What shows that the League of Nations cared deeply about human welfare?

The league worked to improve conditions for prisoners of war and refugees

This chart shows indirect costs of World War I. What's the most likely reason the UK had the largest shipping losses?

The United Kingdom had the largest navy.

When did Great Britain enter World War I?

after Germany invaded Belgium in order to attack France

How did the Battle of Verdun and the Battle of the Somme symbolize modern war’s destructiveness?

Both battles caused many deaths but achieved very little or no progress

Allied forces experienced high death rates because

many deaths were soldiers and civilians from their colonies.

In what way might the Allies benefit from Germany’s decision to fight on two fronts?

Germany would become weaker by having to divide its military resources between the fronts.

What was Germany’s role in the discussions that ended with the Treaty of Versailles?

Germany was excluded from the discussions.

Why did Britain oppose the idea of self-determination in the “Fourteen Points” plan?

It wanted to protect its global empire.

Which best explains why many Americans supported pacifism during World War I?

They feared war would lead to a draft and cost lives.

What did Germany’s Schlieffen Plan call for?

a two-front war on the eastern and western borders of Germany

During the Paris Peace Conference, France demanded more land on its border with Germany as

protection against future attacks.

Which best represents the cartoonist’s point of view regarding Germany and its war debts?

sympathy, because Germany has a large debt that will be difficult to pay

What do Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia have in common?

They were both created by the Treaty of Versailles.

Britain intercepted a secret message in 1917 in which Germany sought to

keep the United States from entering World War I.

What best characterizes the trenches dug by the Allies and by Germany?

They were extensive and heavily fortified.

Central and Eastern Europe experienced ethnic tensions in the early 1900s primarily because

many ethnic groups wanted their own nation-states.

What terms of the armistice did Germany agree to? Check all that apply.

Germany would withdraw its troops., Germany would exchange its prisoners., Germany would surrender its weapons., Germany would surrender gained lands.

How does the poster illustrate that civilians are crucial to the total war effort?

It parallels the work done by civilians with the efforts of soldiers.

How did countries ready their militaries for World War I? Select three answers.

by requiring colonies to participate, by drafting soldiers into the military, by encouraging civilians to volunteer

Which event lit a “powder keg” in Europe and led to the start of World War I?

Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist

Which conditions did Austria demand of Serbia after the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand? Check all that apply.

Suppressing anti-Austrian groups and publications, Accepting responsibility for the assassination

Which is the correct order of events that occurred after Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia?

Russia mobilized its forces, prompting Germany to declare war

What countries comprised the Triple Alliance?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

American business owners believed taking sides in World War I would

lead to less money and trading opportunities.

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1
What shows that the League of Nations cared deeply about human welfare?
Nations that supported warfare were banned from joining the league.
The league worked to redistribute wealth equally among European nations.
The league worked to improve conditions for prisoners of war and refugees
German and Russian citizens eventually were invited to join the league.
2
The human cost of WWI was
15 million casualties
40 million casualties
30 million casualties
5 million casualties
3
This chart shows indirect costs of World War I. What's the most likely reason the UK had the largest shipping losses?
Germany fought most of its battles on land.
The United Kingdom had the largest navy.
The United Kingdom had the weakest navy.
Russia reached a truce earlier in the war.
4
When did Great Britain enter World War I?
after Germany invaded Belgium in order to attack France
after Germany attacked Russia, a member of the Triple Entente
after Germany took control of Britain’s colonies in Africa
after Germany attacked France, a member of the Triple Entente
5
What countries comprised the Triple Entente?
Great Britain, France, Spain
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
Russia, France, Germany
France, Great Britain, Russia
6
How did the Battle of Verdun and the Battle of the Somme symbolize modern war’s destructiveness?
The Allies suffered huge losses but benefited greatly from both battles
Both battles caused many deaths but achieved very little or no progress
Germany made real gains in both battles that were offset by the casualties
Neither battle ended the war as the Allies and Germany had expected them to.
7
To prevent the US from resupplying Allied forces, Germany used a tactic known as
rapid-fire bombing raids
unrestricted submarine warfare
continuous targeted ground strikes
air-to-air combat
8
Allied forces experienced high death rates because
many deaths were soldiers and civilians from their colonies.
US forces had no safe places, since they were far from home.
the German ground war was very successful.
they had to protect countries near the Balkans.
9
In what way might the Allies benefit from Germany’s decision to fight on two fronts?
The Allies might attack Germany on the French side because the Germans had
The Allies would be fighting on familiar mountainous territory, which the Germans weren’t used to.
Germany would have to face the vastly larger and more powerful Russian army
Germany would become weaker by having to divide its military resources between the fronts.
10
What was Germany’s role in the discussions that ended with the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany walked out of the discussions.
Germany was excluded from the discussions.
Germany refused to attend the discussions.
Germany participated in the discussions.
11
Why did Britain oppose the idea of self-determination in the “Fourteen Points” plan?
It wanted to protect its naval interests.
It wanted to protect its global empire.
It wanted to protect its trade agreements.
It wanted to protect its armament rights.
12
Which best explains why many Americans supported pacifism during World War I?
They believed war would go against their religious beliefs.
They thought war would lead to a revolution on the home front.
They worried war would lead to a financial collapse and cost jobs.
They feared war would lead to a draft and cost lives.
13
How long did WWI last?
3 Years
4 Years
5 Years
2 Years
14
What did Germany’s Schlieffen Plan call for?
a secret German alliance with Belgium and Switzerland
a series of meetings with the Allied Powers to avoid warfare
a two-front war on the eastern and western borders of Germany
a swift victory in Russia so Germany could focus on France
15
During the Paris Peace Conference, France demanded more land on its border with Germany as
retribution for property damage.
revenge for land lost in past wars.
payback for land lost during the war.
protection against future attacks.
16
Which best represents the cartoonist’s point of view regarding Germany and its war debts?
approval, because Germany is eager and willing to pay its war debts
sympathy, because Germany has a large debt that will be difficult to pay
disapproval, because Germany is refusing to pay its war debts
hostility, because Germany started the war and caused great destruction
17
What do Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia have in common?
They were both on the Allied side in World War I.
They were both ancient empires in Eastern Europe.
They were both located on the Atlantic Ocean.
They were both created by the Treaty of Versailles.
18
Britain intercepted a secret message in 1917 in which Germany sought to
help Mexico improve its economy.
help the Central Powers gain land in the United States.
keep the United States from entering World War I.
keep Russia from re-entering World War I.
19
To end its participation in World War I, Russia negotiated the _____ peace agreement
Declaration of Neutrality
Lusitania
Zimmerman
Brest-Litovsk
20
After World War I, the Rhineland was demilitarized, meaning that Germany agreed
to hold military exercises there.
not to station troops there.
not to allow its citizens to live there.
to make it a French colony.
21
Who was most responsible for forging a compromise on a peace settlement?
Woodrow Wilson of the United States
Vittorio Orlando of Italy
Georges Clemenceau of France
David Lloyd George of Britain
22
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated by a _________nationalist.
Russian
Bosnian
Serbian
German
23
What best characterizes the trenches dug by the Allies and by Germany?
They were extensive and heavily fortified.
They allowed the troops to move forward quickly.
They provided excellent protection from enemy fire.
They were more of an asset to the Germans than to the Allies.
24
Central and Eastern Europe experienced ethnic tensions in the early 1900s primarily because
many ethnic groups wanted their own nation-states.
military powers were unable to stop the conflicts between ethnic groups.
many ethnic groups shared unlimited amounts of territory.
similarity in cultures and traditions caused problems between ethnic groups
25
In 1914, President Wilson signaled the United States’ policy of isolationism by issuing a Declaration of _____
Impartiality
Neutrality
Fairness
Peace
26
What terms of the armistice did Germany agree to? Check all that apply.
Germany would withdraw its troops.
Germany would exchange its prisoners.
Germany would surrender its weapons.
Germany would surrender gained lands.
27
How does the poster illustrate that civilians are crucial to the total war effort?
It equates civilian suffering with soldiers’ suffering on the battlefield.
It shows that civilians always think about the dangers soldiers face.
It shows that civilians’ work helps make soldiers’ lives brighter.
It parallels the work done by civilians with the efforts of soldiers.
28
How did countries ready their militaries for World War I? Select three answers.
by setting up military schools
by requiring colonies to participate
by drafting soldiers into the military
by encouraging civilians to volunteer
29
Which two countries held the most territory in 1914?
United Kingdom and Russia
Russia and Portugal
Russia and United States
United States and United Kingdom
30
Which event lit a “powder keg” in Europe and led to the start of World War I?
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia due to ethnic uprising.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand stopped a revolt of Serbian nationalists.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist
Russia joined a war between Austria-Hungary and Serbia.
31
Which conditions did Austria demand of Serbia after the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand? Check all that apply.
Suppressing anti-Austrian groups and publications
Accepting responsibility for the assassination
Swearing allegiance to the Triple Alliance
Turning over control of its military operations
32
Which is the correct order of events that occurred after Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia?
Russia mobilized its forces, prompting Germany to declare war
Germany mobilized its forces, prompting Russia and France to declare war
France mobilized its forces, prompting Germany to declare war
Aus-Hun mobilized its forces, prompting Russia and Germany to declare war
33
Independence for the diverse ethnic groups of Austria-Hungary would most likely result in
the Germans taking over the empire.
the collapse of the empire.
the end of nationalist movements.
the formation of a strong alliance.
34
Why was the League of Nations created?
to dismantle all foreign colonies
to spread democracy around the world
to establish a world government
to maintain world peace
35
What countries comprised the Triple Alliance?
Great Britain, Russia, France
Serbia, Austria-Hungary, Germany
France, Germany, Italy
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
36
American business owners believed taking sides in World War I would
mean more workers who supported the war effort.
lead to more money and trading opportunities.
mean a loss of workers who would be drafted.
lead to less money and trading opportunities.

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