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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which was NOT an Allied country in the war?
Germany
Britain
United States
France
- 2. Multiple Choice
Archduke Ferdinand was shot by a group from --
Germany
Russia
Serbia
Britain
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which country joined the war to defend Serbia shortly after war was declared?
Italy
Britain
Austria-Hungary
Russia
- 4. Multiple Choice
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire were known as the --
Central Powers
Allies
Triple Entente
Triple Alliance
- 5. Multiple Choice
The sinking of the Lusitania and the Zimmerman Telegram were factors leading which country into the war?
Russia
Italy
France
United States
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which countries were part of the alliance known as the Triple Entente?
Russia, France, Britain
Russia, Germany, Italy
France, Britain, Italy
Germany, Britain, France
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the nickname given to WW1?The Great WarWorld War PremierThe First World WarWar 1
- 8. Multiple ChoiceIn addition to the U.S., the Allies included:Great Britain, France, and RussiaGreat Britain, France, and Austria HungaryGermany, Russia, Great BritainOttoman Empire, Germany, Russia
- 9. Multiple ChoiceA stalemate is2 countries must break their alliancesno side can win a decisive victorya victor is declaredno side is able to launch an attack
- 10. Multiple ChoiceFrance, Russia, and Britain were known asCentralSouthernAlliedNorthern
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe invasion of what country caused Britain to join WWI?LuxembourgFranceSpainBelgium
- 12. Multiple Choicewhich country sent the Zimmerman Note?BritainAmericaFranceGermany
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat was America's position on WWI?To get fully involvedThey were a part of the alliance so they jumped right inThey remained NeutralThey didn't know anything about the war
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the Zimmerman Note?The German policy of attacking all ships entering or leaving BritainWilson's speech concerning why the U.S should enter WWIA proposal by Germany that Mexico attack the US in return for territorya note left behind by a Serbian Nationalist in Austria-Hungary
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWho was the President of the United States during WWI?Woodrow WilsonGrover ClevelandTeddy RooseveltFranklin D. Roosevelt
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe U.S. entered World War I in1918191419171920
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich German action angered Americans?unrestricted submarine warfarethe sinking of the Titanicimperialism in Africacreating the League of Nations
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich weapon was used to launch torpedoes from under the water?long range artillerysubmarinedepth chargemachine gun
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThis underwater ship was used by Germany to destroy allied shipping and saw a greater unrestricted use against British and French ships.U-BoatModel TPanzerNuclear Submarine
- 20. Multiple Choice
What was the Lusitania?
A german submarine
A United States battleship
A British Luxury cruise ship
- 21. Multiple Choice
What country sunk the Lusitania as part of war?
France
Russia
Germany
- 22. Multiple Choice
The Germans tried to warn the passengers of the ship by taking out ads in newspapers.
True
False
- 23. Multiple Choice
The sinking of the Lusitania outraged many countries and turned public opinion in the U.S. against Germany
True
False
- 24. Multiple Choice
Why did the Germans sink the Lusitania?
They declared the seas around Britain a war zone and would sink any Allied ship in the region
The Lusitania fired first trying to sink the German submarine
They thought it was a United States battleship carrying soldiers to the western front
All of the above
None of the above
- 25. Multiple ChoiceThis event involves a message offering an alliance to Mexico from the German foreign minister.the Sussex Pledgethe interception of the Zimmerman telegramthe sinking of the Lusitaniaunrestricted submarine warfare
- 26. Multiple ChoiceThis event involves a promise by Germans to compensate those who were injured by their attacks and to warn neutral or passenger ships before attacking.the Sussex Pledgethe interception of the Zimmerman telegramthe sinking of the Lusitaniaunrestricted submarine warfare
- 27. Multiple ChoiceThis was a strategy used by the Germans to prevent supplies from being delivered to Allied countries.the Sussex Pledgethe interception of the Zimmerman telegramthe sinking of the Lusitaniaunrestricted submarine warfare
- 28. Multiple ChoiceThis was used to gain support and influence public opinion on both sides.revolutionSelective Service Actunrestricted submarine warfarepropaganda
- 29. Multiple Choice
The Triple Alliance included
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Russia
Britain, France, and Russia
Britain, France, US
- 30. Multiple Choice
How did Germany's U-boats violate international law?
by disguising themselves with flags of neutral nations
by stopping vital supplies from reaching the front lines
by attacking merchant ships without letting passengers flee to safety
by conducting surprise searches of merchant ships in neutral waters
- 31. Multiple Choice
How did President Wilson respond to the sinking of the Lusitania in 1015?
by demanding that Germany stop unrestricted submarine warfare.
by calling Congress to approve a declaration of war against Germany.
by sending navy ships to patrol Atlantic waters and sink U-boats they found.
by warning American citizens that they traveled on foreign ships at their own risk
- 32. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was a reason why many Americans were initially pleased by Pres. Wilson 's policy of neutrality?
They preferred to focus on matters taking place at home rather than going overseas to fight in a war.
They believed that staying neutral provided opportunities for the country to recover from economic downturn.
They thought that getting involved in these foreign affairs would be an unwise way of overstepping alliances.
They trusted Pres. Wilson's judgement, and believed he was making decisions in the countries best interest.
- 33. Multiple Choice
When Britain enacted a blockade on ships headed for Germany and stopped neutral American ships, what contributed to Pres. Wilson's hesitancy to take action against the British?
The U.S. had strong economic ties with Britain and benefitted from loaning money to the Allies.
Pres. Wilson feared that if he threatened the British, they would force the U.S. to join the Allies.
Britain had a stronger fleet of ships than the U. S. and Wilson did not want to provoke the British any further.
Wilson did not think the situation would escalate, so he believed it was wiser to maintain a good relationship with Britain
- 34. Multiple ChoicePolicy of not getting involved in foreign affairs?IsolationismAppeasementContainmentImperialism
- 35. Multiple ChoicePolicy of not choosing sides in a war?AxismAllismNeutralityIsolationism
- 36. Multiple ChoiceShip that was sunk during World War One and helped cause America to enter the war?USS MaineOlympiaLusitaniaEnterprise
- 37. Multiple Choice
What was one reason that America stayed neutral at the outbreak of World War 1
We had a weak army that would be defeated quickly
We had a tradition of neutrality
We didn't have enough planes to fly to Europe
We were already involved in the war
- 38. Multiple Choice
What was one reason that America stayed neutral at the outbreak of World War 1
America has citizens with ethnic ties to both sides in the war.
America has no strategic interests being threatened by this war. (It’s not our problem)
There are a large number of pacifists in America who believe that war is never the answer to a nation’s problems
All of the above
- 39. Multiple Choice
American businesses did not remain neutral during the beginnig of the war by
Trading with both sides of the war equally
Trading with ONLY the Allied Powers
Trading more with the Allied Powers due to the British Blockade and the profits they made
They stopped trading with all belligerant countries
- 40. Multiple Choice
American banks did not remain neutral during the beginnig of the war by
Loaning large amounts of money to both sides of the war equally
Loaning large amounts of money ONLY to the Allied Powers
Loaning larger amounts of money to the Allied side, investing in their effort to win the war
Loaning larger amounts of money to the Central side, investing in their efforts to win the war
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