American Involvement In The War

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What effect did the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 have on American public opinion of Germany?
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It caused public opinion to turn against the Germans even more.
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In the early years of World War I, which of the following demonstrated the US government's commitment to winning public support for the war?
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the creation of a special committee to promote the war effort
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Which of the following describes an effect of the war that Americans experienced on the home front?
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increased work opportunities
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American ships became targets of attack by 1917 because
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Americans continued to trade with the warring nations.
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One of the main things the US government did after entering the war in 1917 was to
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recruit more soldiers.
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What was the main power given to the War Industries Board after its creation in 1917?
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setting prices for key war materials such as steel, iron, and rubber
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Women were asked to work in factories during World War I because
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most men were away fighting in the war.
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How did the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 affect World War I?
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Germany restricted its submarine warfare in response to international outrage.
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During World War I, victory gardens were an example of which of the following?
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US government propaganda aimed at conserving food
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The main purpose of the Selective Service Act of 1917 was to
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increase the size of the armed forces by using the draft.