03.04 Preparing For War

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Which of the following describes the purpose of propaganda? to find the truth at any cost to deliberately mislead the public to encourage men to enlist in the military to influence public opinion
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D
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The Selective Service was designed to create more rigorous requirements for men enlisting in the military raise money for the war effort through the sale of war bonds institute a draft to increase the number of men in the military choose women to work in war related businesses
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C
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What was the result of the Schenck decision? It made striking against war industries illegal. It stated that First Amendment rights do not apply in wartime. It asserted the constitutionality of the draft. It declared that the government must raise money for the war.
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B
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A factory worker who purposely assembled a machine gun the wrong way could be convicted of violating which of the following? Sedition Act Espionage Act Schenck decision Selective Service Act
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B
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How did the government try to silence opposition to American involvement in World War I? by the sale of war bonds by passing the Espionage and Sedition Acts by refusing to use conscription to build the army by allowing women and African Americans to serve
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B
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As a result of World War I, what happened to the federal government in the United States? The scope of its power increased. The scope of its power decreased. It grew increasingly more isolationist. The people lost trust in its ability to keep America out of war.
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A
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Which of the following revealed Germany's attempt to ally with Mexico against the United States? the Zimmerman telegram the sinking of the Lusitania the Committee of Public Information the Espionage Act
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A
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The War Industries Board was designed to hold rallies for "Four Minute Men" set quotes on production and reduce waste setting prices for products made in America censoring seditious materials
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B
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Which of the following describes Woodrow Wilson's attitude toward American entry into World War I? He insisted on neutrality until the United States was provoked by German actions. He insisted on American neutrality no matter what the warring nations did. He wanted America to enter the war as soon as possible so it would end more quickly. He waited to see which side was more likely to win then announced an alliance with that side.
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A
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Which statement describes how the passage of the Selective Service Act affected World War I? It improved the chances for the Central Powers to be victorious. It allowed time for France to build up its defenses on the German front. It made it more difficult for the U.S. government to get public support for the war. It improved the ability of the United States to provide military support to the Allies.
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D