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
answer
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
answer
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.
answer
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
answer
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
answer
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.
answer
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
answer
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
answer
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.
answer
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.
answer
D
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