Mod. 12: U.S. and World War I

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What was the primary reason for the U.S. shift from neutrality to involvement in World War I? Options: Economic recession, Alliance with Italy, Oil embargo.

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Unrestricted submarine warfare

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The Zimmerman Telegram proposed an alliance between Germany and which country?

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Mexico

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What was one of the key domestic impacts of World War I in the United States?

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The Great Migration

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The Espionage Act of 1917 primarily aimed to:

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Punish acts of interference with military operations

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Eugene Debs was known for his:

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Socialist views and opposition to the war

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Which of Wilson's Fourteen Points focused on the creation of an international organization to maintain peace?

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League of Nations

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Why did the U.S. Senate oppose joining the League of Nations? Options: Fear of losing trade advantages, Concerns over national sovereignty, Desire to expand territories, Opposition to the Treaty of Versailles

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Concerns over national sovereignty

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Which ship's sinking by a German U-Boat significantly swayed American public opinion against Germany? Options: RMS Titanic, USS Arizona, RMS Lusitania, SS Normandy

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RMS Lusitania

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How did World War I affect women in the workforce?

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Increased employment in industrial jobs

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The Selective Service Act of 1917 was designed to:

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Draft men into military service