What was the purpose of the League of Nations?

To resolve international disputes and maintain peace

Alliances were another cause of WWI. What three countries formed the orginal Triple Alliance?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy

Imperialism was also a cause of the war. What is it?

Extending a nation's power, creating colonies

What two events helped bring the USA into WWI?

Zimmermann Telegram and unrestricted sub warfare

What was the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Europe?

Created a fragile peace between the fighting countries

The belief, that war is immoral (not moral) & the focus should be on peace

What were the main causes of WWI?

Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism

Which countries made up the Central Powers?

Austria Hungarian Empire, Germany, Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria

Which is the Allied Powers?

France, G.B., Italy, Russia, Serbia, and later the USA

What was the immediate cause of WWI?

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (Austria-Hungary)

Nationalism helped set off World War I. What is it?

Supporting extreme patriotism or loyalty to one's country

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1
Wilson's 14 points were intended to
to keep hostile powers too weak to fight
to keep the US out of foreign affairs in the future
punish Germany
prevent future war
2
What was the purpose of the League of Nations?
Funds war efforts
To protect civilians from dictators
To resolve international disputes and maintain peace
To control all countries trade
3
This Uncle Sam recruitment poster is a great example of ...?
Realism
Post-Modern Art
Pointillism
Propaganda
4
What acronym is often used to help remember the causes of WWI?
MAIN
SCAR
NATO
FLAG
5
Alliances were another cause of WWI. What three countries formed the orginal Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the USA
Russia, France, and Great Britain
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
France, Great Britain, and Germany
6
Imperialism was also a cause of the war. What is it?
Sheltering a country's business from foreign competition
Extending a nation's power, creating colonies
Believing that a country should maintain a strong military
Developing sophisticated machinery and equipment
7
The USA fought on the same side as the Central Powers.
True
False
8
What landmark does Mr. Pagac live close to?
The United Center
Wrigley Field
Great America
Willis Tower
9
How did women contribute to the war effort?
All of the Above
planting victory gardens
As nurses
replacing the jobs men left
10
What two events helped bring the USA into WWI?
Zimmermann Telegram and Russian Plot
Zimmermann Telegram and unrestricted sub warfare
Zimmermann telegram and Japanese Aggression
Zimmermann telegram and Italian Spy incident
11
How did the Russian Revolution play a role in WWI?
It helped Germany avoid continuing a two-front war
It helped the allies recruit the United States to send troops and join in.
all of the above
Pulled the Russians out of the war leaving the Allies shorthanded
12
What was the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Europe?
Caused Europeans to unify and started 100 years of peace
Created a fragile peace between the fighting countries
Created a sense of joy between all countries
Caused Russia to declare war on England
13
Propaganda is a way to persuade mass public opinion with posters, pamphlets, movies, etc. to get people to do something.
True
False
14
Most of the fighting in WWI took place in the trenches.
True
False
15
What is pacifism?
The belief that war can be justified no matter how many people die
The belief, that war is immoral (not moral) & the focus should be on peace
The belief you must pacify your enemy
The belief that all war is fair and moral
16
In 1894, Russia, France, and Great Britain formalized an alliance. What was it called?
The Triple Threat
The Three Amigos
The Triple Entente
The Bermuda Triangle
17
Mr. Pagac's cat, Toby, is a special breed. What is the name of the breed of cat?
Buff
Siamese
Persian
Ragdoll
18
What were the main causes of WWI?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
Alliances, Democracy, Impearialism, Facism
Militarism, Facism, Nationalism
Nationalism
19
What is an Armistice??
Cease-fire
Building huge armies and navies to outdo rival nations
Committees
An understanding between nations
20
Which countries made up the Central Powers?
Germany, Ottoman Empire, Great Britain, and Bulgaria
France, Austria Hungarian Empire, Japan, and Italy
Germany and Bulgaria only
Austria Hungarian Empire, Germany, Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria
21
When did the US join the Allies?
Spring 1917
Summer 1918
Fall 1916
Winter 1915
22
Which is the Allied Powers?
Russia , Serbia, Germany, Ottoman Empire, and Italy
Italy, France, Bulgaria, and Germany
France and Britain only
France, G.B., Italy, Russia, Serbia, and later the USA
23
Why did some Americans not want to enter WWI in 1917-1918?
Immigration Status (melting pot), some German, some French, some AH, etc.
Against draft
All of the above
Avoid costly loss of life
24
What was the immediate cause of WWI?
The Assassination of the Archduke of Spain, Philip the II
The Russian nationalist Prince Gavrillo killed a French princess.
The assassination of the Emperor of Germany
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (Austria-Hungary)
25
Austria-Hungary declared war on ...?
Serbia
France
United States
Russia
26
In the early 1900s, which was the world's richest imperial power?
Great Britain
Spain
France
Germany
27
When did WW1 begin?
1925
1914
1918
1912
28
Militarism was a cause of WWI. By the late 1800's what nation had the strongest military in Europe?
Germany
Italy
Russia
Great Britain
29
Nationalism helped set off World War I. What is it?
Favoring world interests above those of individual countries
Establishing a government run by the people
Support for communism abroad
Supporting extreme patriotism or loyalty to one's country
30
How did the USA benefit from the war as a neutral country (in the beginning)?
Avoided terrible loss of life and destruction of land
Sold supplies to both sides
all of the above
Satisfied America's need to stay isolationist

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