America and World War I Assessment

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What event involving Germany in 1915 contributed to American public outrage and eventual entry into World War I?

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The sinking of the Lusitania

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What was the significance of the Zimmermann Telegram?

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It proposed a German-Mexican alliance against the U.S.

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Who commanded the American Expeditionary Force (AEF)?

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General George Pershing

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Which battle marked the first major offensive fought solely by the American army? Options: Cantigny, Belleau Wood, Saint-Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne

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Cantigny

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How many days did the Harlem Hellfighters spend in the trenches?

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191 days

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What significant demographic movement occurred during World War I?

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The Great Migration

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Which constitutional amendment was passed in 1920, influenced by women's wartime contributions?

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19th Amendment

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What was the purpose of the Espionage Act of 1917?

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To suppress dissent

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Approximately how many men were drafted through the Selective Service Act?

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3.8 million

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Which Supreme Court case established the "clear and present danger" test?

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Schenck v. United States