U.S. History Semester 2 (2.4.2 Quiz: War Begins In Europe)

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Which nation was a member of the Triple Alliance?
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Germany
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Which of the following statements is true about Germany's use of U-boats?
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U-boats sank ships carrying civilians.
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What caused U.S. opinion to be against Germany?
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Germany was a monarchy, which didn't appeal to many Americans' democratic ideals.
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In 1914, a quick German victory in the war was prevented as a result of:
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The first Battle of the Marne
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What factor changed Woodrow Wilson's opinion about entering World War I?
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German U-boat activity had forced the United States into the war.
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In 1914, which European powers were American businessmen ready to trade with?
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Any country that could pay
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What was a result of the stalemate in the war in Europe in 1916?
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It became clear that the nations that lasted the longest would win.
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Which best describes military strategy during World War I?
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Artillery and machine guns caused armies to stay in defensive positions.
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The Zimmerman Note outraged Americans by proposing that _________ join Germany in a war against the United States.
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Mexico
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What factor influenced the way Americans got news about the war in 1914?
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Most U.S. newspapers drew on British sources.