During the Early Twentieth Century, What Happened to the Nation's

question 44

Multiple Choice

During the early twentieth century, what happened to the nation's century-long isolation from European conflicts?

• A) It persisted, for Wilson saw all other countries involved in the Great War as fully capable of creating their own standards and was fundamentally against the idea of American interference.
• B) It ended, in part because the interests of the United States became more bound up with the expanding world economy, and new war technology threatened national security.
• C) It was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court because the United States had been founded on the idea that it had obligations to protect all smaller nations.
• D) It continued because changing demographics meant that the United States could not afford for many men to join the military, and women were banned from taking any jobs.
• E) It ceased because the United States had long supported the Ottoman Empire rather than offering relief or resources to European countries such as Great Britain.

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Definitions:

Femoral Artery

The major blood vessel supplying blood to the lower limb, running from the hip to the knee.

External Iliac

An artery that branches off from the common iliac artery and supplies blood to the lower limb.

Posterior Tibial Artery

A significant artery of the lower leg that supplies blood to the posterior compartment of the leg and sole of the foot.

Popliteal Artery

The major artery located behind the knee that branches from the femoral artery and supplies blood to the lower leg.