Humanities3.03 The Great War Exam
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3.03 The Great War Exam

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Which of the following describes American trade policy during the early years of the war?
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The United States was officially neutral but its trade policies mostly helped Britain and France.
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Which statement explains why a German submarine sunk the Lusitania?
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Germany practiced unrestricted submarine warfare.
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What was Germany's greatest problem at the beginning of the war?
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It had begun a two-front war with Russia and France.
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Which statement summarizes ordinary Americans' attitude toward the war in Europe?
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They felt that the war was none of their business.
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Which of the following explains why the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand led to the outbreak of war in Europe?
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A system of alliances obliged nations to support one another.
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After the sinking of the Lusitania, the United States responded to an attack on a French passenger ship by doing which of the following?
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issuing Germany an ultimatum and accepting the Sussex Pledge
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Why did Germany abandon the "Sussex Pledge?"
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to stop the supplies going to Britain and France
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Why did Germany resume unrestricted submarine warfare in 1917?
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It wanted to starve Britain into making peace.
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Why did the "Zimmermann telegram" turn many Americans against Germany?
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It offered German assistance to Mexico in reconquering the American Southwest.
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Which of the following events forced the United States into World War 1?
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Germany's resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare