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- 1. Multiple Choice
In 1917, Germany returned to its policy of unrestricted submarine warfare hoping to
Bring the United States into the war.
Force Russia to withdraw from the war.
Keep cargo ships from reaching Great Britain.
Kill innocent civilians
- 2. Multiple Choice
World War I was a “total war” in the sense that
It brought great suffering to civilians.
Nations from all over the world were involved.
New technologies played a large part in the war.
The nations involved devoted all their resources to it.
- 3. Multiple Choice
The system of rationing was designed to limit
civilian anti war activities
production of luxury items
purchases of consumer goods
the number of men needed in the civilian workforce
- 4. Multiple Choice
The purpose of propaganda during World War I was to
censor the press
inform the public
expose antiwar activity
influence public opinion
- 5. Multiple Choice
The Zimmerman note, which pushed the United States to enter the war, exposed the German plan to
make a truce with Russia
help Mexico regain U.S. territory
sink passenger ships without warning
plant German spies in the United States
- 6. Multiple Choice
The armistice signed near Paris in November 1918 brought an end to
World War I
Kaiser Wilhelm’s rule
the Second Battle of the Marne
Russia’s involvement in the war
- 7. Multiple Choice
What is the policy of glorifying power and keeping an army prepared for war?
Nationalism
Militarism
Imperialism
Patriotism
- 8. Multiple Choice
What region was referred to as the “powder keg” of Europe?
The Middle-East
Alsace-Lorraine
Austria-Hungary
the Balkan Peninsula
- 9. Multiple Choice
Who led Germany during the last decade of the 1800s and most of World War I?
David Lloyd George
Adolf Hitler
Kaiser Wilhelm II
George Clemenceau
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which statement summarizes the Schlieffen Plan that Germany created to prepare for a two-front war?
Attack France first, then Russia
Attack Russia first, then France
Send half of the army to France and half to Russia
Ally with Russia to fight France
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which nation’s actions caused the United States to fight in World War I?
Austria-Hungary
Mexico
Germany
Russia
- 12. Multiple Choice
What action on November 11, 1918 brought World War I to an end?
An armistice was signed
The allies won a major battle
A propaganda campaign was waged
France surrendered
- 13. Multiple Choice
What event caused Italy to refuse to support its ally Germany?
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
German invasion of Belgium
United States entry into the war
Schlieffen Plan
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was NOT a goal of the Allies’ Gallipoli campaign?
To gain access to Africa
To topple the Ottoman Empire
To secure the Dardanelles Strait
To establish a supply line to Russia
- 15. Multiple Choice
What impact did the war have on the economies of Europe?
It caused many nations to go broke.
It made members of the Allied Powers very rich.
It speeded the industrialization of Europe.
It gave women an opportunity to become heads of companies.
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