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(MC) In 1917, the pacifist and socialist Norman Thomas described conscientious objectors in this way: “He may believe in dying for one’s country, or for ideals; but not in killing for them.” Source: http://debs.indstate.edu/t459w2_1917.pdf, pg. 4 How does this quotation help explain the role that many conscientious objectors played overseas during the war? (2 points)

(MC) Archduke Franz Ferdinand spoke these words to the mayor of Sarajevo on June 28, 1914: “Herr Burgermeister, it is perfectly outrageous! We have come to Sarajevo on a visit and have had a bomb thrown at us.”Source: http://www.nytimes.com/specials/ragtime/slain.html What series of events took place after Ferdinand spoke these words? (2 points)

(MC) In the trial conducted after the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, New York City Fire Marshal William L. Beers gave this testimony: Question: Did you examine the fire-escapes of that building? Answer: After the fire. Question: What did you find? Answer: I found the fire-escape on the rear of the building, which was the only one, and was entirely inadequate for the number of people employed in that building. Source: http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/triangle/commistestim.html How did testimony such as this from the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory disaster affect the workplace? (2 points)

(LC) Which of the following events contributed to the outbreak of the Red Scare in the United States? (1 point)

(MC) Which statement best describes the role of yellow journalism in the weeks following the destruction of the Maine? (2 points)

(MC) Which of the following took place during the 1920s? (2 points)

(LC) What is one thing the first and second Industrial Revolutions had in common? (1 point)

The cartoon below was created in the early 1900s: © Universal History Archive / UIG / Image Quest 2015 Based on the cartoon, which conclusion can be made about the United States in the early 1900s? (3 points)

(MC) In what way did World War I affect women’s suffrage in the United States? (2 points)

(LC) The cartoon below was created in the early 1900s: Public Domain Based on this cartoon, which of the following groups was targeted for being Red (Communist)? (1 point)