Chapter 20

Quiz for Document 20-4: Alfred Bryan and Al Piantadosi, “I Didn’t Raise My Boy to Be a Soldier” (1915)

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Question 1

In addition to its pro-peace and antiwar messages, the lyrics of the popular 1915 song I Didn’t Raise My Boy to Be a Soldier express which of the following sentiments?A. Motherhood is every woman’s most important role.
B. Sons are more valuable to their mothers than daughters.
C. Women should exercise their political influence through their sons.
D. If women had political power, the world would be more peaceful.

Question 2

What mode of addressing international conflict does the lyricist advocate?A. Arbitration
B. Free trade
C. Isolationism
D. Warfare

Question 3

The idea of arbitration to address international conflict was included in President Woodrow Wilson’s post-World War I proposal for creating theA. Allied powers.
B. Geneva Conventions.
C. League of Nations.
D. United Nations.