US history study guide 1

In August of 1914, as war began in Europe, most Americans

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In August of 1914, as war began in Europe, most Americans

felt that America should maintain a neutral role in the conflict.

In 1914-1915, the U.S. responded to a British naval blockade of Germany by

ending trade with Germany while continuing it with Great Britain.

As a result of the sinking of the British passenger liner Lusitania,

Germany pledged to the U.S. it would not repeat such an action.

Wilson's "peace without victory" slogan meant that
a. both sides could negotiate the end to the war as equals.
b. in a war without winners there would be no losers.
с. the war would end and both sides could negotiate their differences rather than fighting about them.
d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Wilson asked Congress for a declaration of war because

the Zimmerman telegram proved that Germany intended to invade the U.S.

The sentiment that the military draft would break down distinctions of race and class meant

The draft would be democratic and all men between 18 and 45 would serve in some capacity regardless of who they are

To suppress dissent during the war, Congress enacted the

Espionage act and sedition act

Legislators in many states sought to enforce patronism by

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To impose war time controls over the national economy, Wilson
a. implemented cost plus contracts for businesses supplying war materials
b. nationalized the railroads
c. implored automobile manufacturers to cut output to produce army tanks
d. all of the above

D. All of the above

The hog Island fiasco demonstrated that

volunteerism and good will would not necessarily be enough to organize the war effort.