World War 1

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Which of the following best describes the impact of the Zimmerman Telegram? Options: This was a speech for neutrality in Germany that was sent to the United States, This was a letter to the Spanish that called on them to release Cuba to fight in World War 1, This was a message that was intercepted by the British in which the Germans asked Mexico to fight in World War 1, This was a message that was sent from Great Britain to France attempting to recruit French soldiers to fight in Verdun

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This was a message that was intercepted by the British in which the Germans asked Mexico to fight in World War 1

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Which of the following was not a reason why the United States and other countries used propaganda during World War 1? To encourage citizens to support the war effort through rationing, To recruit able-bodied citizens to fight in the war, To promote fear of potential outcomes if a country and its citizens DID NOT join the fight

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To openly promote surrendering to the enemy

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This was an international group developed after World War I as a way to solve disputes between countries before they erupted into open warfare. A precursor to the United Nations:

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League of Nations

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The Espionage and Sedition Acts limited Americans right to

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Speak freely about the concerns and disagreements with the American government during WW1

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This was a British Cruise ship (that had American passengers on it) that was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine.

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Lusitania

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Which of the following types of propaganda tried to get people to pay for the war? Recruitment, Financing, Rationing, Homefront

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Financing

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Which of the following dates represents the beginning of World War 1? (The Spark)

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June 28, 1914

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A position of not taking sides in a conflict

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Neutrality

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A union of two or more countries that is created for political support:

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Alliance

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How did the Great War affect life on the home front?

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Essential items needed for the war effort were rationed and conserved.