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World War I: Military & Diplomacy (College Board AP® US History): Exam Questions

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Historical map showing detailed topographical features, including rivers, roads, and contour lines in red. Arrow indicating north-south direction.
Map to illustrate the Meuse-Argonne Offensive: first, second, and last phases, created by the United States Army c.1918. The key illustrates American advances and French colonial troops. Courtesy of Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division.

The primary objective of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive as depicted on the map was to

  • Cut off Germany’s supply lines

  • Secure the German home front

  • Establish a direct supply line to Britain

  • Protect French territories from Allied encroachment

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Historical map showing detailed topographical features, including rivers, roads, and contour lines in red. Arrow indicating north-south direction.
Map to illustrate the Meuse-Argonne Offensive: first, second, and last phases, created by the United States Army c.1918. The key illustrates American advances and French colonial troops. Courtesy of Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division.

What does the map suggest about the level of coordination between Allied forces during the offensive?

  • The offensive was part of a broader coordinated Allied effort against German forces

  •  American forces operated entirely independently of other Allied troops

  • Minimal numbers of American troops supported British forces in their sector

  • The campaign was limited to French forces defending their territory

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Historical map showing detailed topographical features, including rivers, roads, and contour lines in red. Arrow indicating north-south direction.
Map to illustrate the Meuse-Argonne Offensive: first, second, and last phases, created by the United States Army c.1918. The key illustrates American advances and French colonial troops. Courtesy of Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division.

The Meuse-Argonne Offensive contributed to the conclusion of World War I as it

  • Forced the signing of the Treaty of Versailles

  • Intensified the naval blockade of Germany

  • Shifted focus from the Western Front to the Eastern Front

  • Broke German morale, leading to the armistice

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