Question

Joseph, who is a 25-year-old male, is required to register with the selective service in 1918 but he refuses, stating he is a conscientious objector. What was a valid reason Joseph could give to be granted conscientious objector status?

1 Joseph has a political objection to the war.
2 Joseph is the sole wage earner in his family.
3 Joseph belongs to a qualifying religious group.
4 Joseph has a moral objection to war.
Question 2 The United States declared war on Germany in April 1917. How did the arrival of American troops in Europe change the course of the Great War?
1 Fresh American troops reinforced worn-out Russian troops on the Eastern Front.
2 Fresh American troops replenished exhausted British and French troops on the Western Front.
3 American troops were ill-prepared for war and allowed the Eastern Front to fall to the Central Powers.
4 American troops were not trained before Paris fell to the Germans which ultimately prolonged the war.
Question 3 The Great Migration saw several million Black Americans move out of the South and into other regions. How were Black people received as they moved to new areas of America?
1 Residential codes kept Black families out of certain neighborhoods.
.2 Black laborers integrated into new workplaces with no pushback.
3 Black people were unable to find work as no businesses wanted to hire them.
4 Business owners in the South were happy to see many Black people move.
question 4 Despite President Wilson's goal of keeping the United States neutral, he became involved in several international incidents. Why was a position of neutrality hard for Wilson to uphold?
1 Wilson lacked the support of Congress and was continuously overridden when he pursued a neutral approach.
2 Many foreign countries had come to rely on United States military intervention to keep their governments stable.
3 President Wilson became more involved in international events at the encouragement of the American people.
4 President Wilson continued to intervene internationally for economic reasons rather than just moral reasons
q 5 As young men volunteered and were conscripted to serve in the Great War, a labor shortage occurred in the United States. How did employees use the shortage to their advantage and improve working conditions?
1 Employees were given the right to use collective bargaining in exchange for agreeing not to strike.
2 Employees demanded, and received, ever-increasing wages that kept pace with inflation rates.
3 Faced with an extreme shortage, employers offered increased wages and shorter days to fill the ranks.
4 Employees went on strike and employers acted quickly to improve working conditions.
q 6 An individual inspired by President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points most likely would agree with
1 each nation's rights to set trade barriers, raise military forces, and claim colonies.
2 annexation of Germany, Italy, and Poland to the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
3 international free trade and a standing policy of national self-determination.
4 non-involvement of international organizations in settling disputes between nations

Answer 1

Certainly! Let's break down each question one by one:

Question 1: Joseph's refusal to register for the selective service in 1918.

Joseph could have been granted conscientious objector status if he belonged to a qualifying religious group that had genuine objections to war based on their beliefs. This is option 3. While moral objections could also be a reason, in 1918, the US was stricter, and usually, the objection needed to be based on religious beliefs.

Question 2: The impact of American troops in Europe during World War I.

The arrival of fresh American troops in Europe was a significant factor that helped to turn the tide of World War I in favor of the Allies. The American troops primarily reinforced the exhausted British and French forces on the Western Front, providing much-needed support. This is option 2. Their presence bolstered morale and provided additional manpower, which was critical in the later stages of the war.

Question 3: The reception of Black Americans during the Great Migration.

During the Great Migration, Black Americans faced a mix of opportunities and challenges. Residential segregation was common, and many Black families were kept out of certain neighborhoods due to discriminatory practices and residential codes, which is option 1. While they found job opportunities in the North, they also faced racial tensions and discrimination in various aspects of life.

Question 4: Challenges President Wilson faced in maintaining neutrality.

President Wilson found it hard to maintain neutrality because the United States had economic ties with various European nations, and there was a moral imperative to protect democratic nations and principles. His continued intervention internationally was often based on economic interests as well as moral reasons. This is option 4. The sinking of American ships by German U-boats and other factors also contributed to the shift from neutrality.

Question 5: Labor shortage in the United States during World War I.

During World War I, as many young men were conscripted or volunteered for military service, there was a labor shortage in the United States. This gave employees leverage to negotiate for better working conditions. Employers, in order to maintain production, often had to offer increased wages and shorter days to attract workers. This is option 3. This was a period where labor could negotiate with more strength due to the high demand for workers.

Question 6: Agreement with President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points.

An individual who is inspired by President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points would most likely agree with the idea of international free trade and the concept of national self-determination, which means that nations have the right to choose their own government and political status. This aligns with option 3. The Fourteen Points were a set of principles that Wilson believed should be the basis for a post-World War I peace settlement, and they were aimed at promoting peace and cooperation among nations.

I hope this makes the answers and concepts clear for you! Let me know if you need further clarification on anything.