WWI & the Roaring Twenties

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Which of the following was a reason the USA entered WWI? The signing of the Treaty of Versailles, The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, The sinking of the Lusitania, The halt of the German army

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The sinking of the Lusitania

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According to the Treaty of Versailles, what country was expected to pay reparations for the damages in World War I?

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Germany

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What was the initial United States policy at the beginning of World War I?

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They promised to support the Allied Powers while staying out of the war.

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What does neutrality mean?

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The United States would not get involved on either side.

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Why did many women in the United States start working more jobs outside the home once the United States entered WWI?

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Many men left their jobs to fight in the war and women stepped in to fill the jobs.

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What is being described in the following bullet points?
- Blamed Germany for causing World War I
- Said Germany must pay the winning powers money
- Took away territories from Germany

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The Treaty of Versailles

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What is nationalism?

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A strong pride in and devotion to one's own country

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What is imperialism?

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A desire to spread throughout the world and conquer many nations.

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After WWI, the United States did not want to get involved in other World-Wide disagreements and wars. These feelings are known as ______________.

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isolationism

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Which of the following was NOT a cause of WWI? militarism, defense alliances, isolationism, nationalism

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isolationism