World War 1

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Why did the US decide to enter WWI? Options: The US had suffered economically from European sanctions., A European nation had taken aggressive actions against the US., The US president was obligated to fulfill election campaign promises., Communist activities among US immigrants were threatening the country.

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A European nation had taken aggressive actions against the US.

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General John J. Pershing made a significant contribution to the Allied victory in WWI by:

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Transforming inexperienced troops into an effective military force

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During World War I, tanks were used on the western front primarily to: lead infantry advances across no-man's-land and into enemy territory

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lead infantry advances across no-man's-land and into enemy territory

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The Fourteen Points reflected President Woodrow Wilson's belief that:

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Cooperation among international leaders was essential to maintaining world peace.

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How did the decision in the 1919 Supreme Court case involving Charles Schenck affect the rights of US citizens?

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By placing limits on freedom of expression.

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Who was the President during World War I?

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Woodrow Wilson

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With the outbreak of World War I in 1914, the great majority of Americans

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Earnestly hoped to stay out of the war.

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With the onset of World War I, what did the United States do?

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Conducted an immense amount of trade with the Allies.

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German submarines began sinking unarmed and unresisting merchant and passenger ships without warning.

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In retaliation for the British naval blockade of Germany.

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President Wilson viewed America's entry into World War I as an opportunity for the United States to

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Shape a new international order based on the ideals of democracy.