For President Wilson, the most important part of the peace settlement was

the creation of the League of Nations.

Which statement summarizes the Schlieffen Plan that Germany created?

Attack France first, then Russia.

What did the policy of unrestricted submarine warfare refer to?

Germany’s policy to sink ships in British waters.

What impact did the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk have on Germany?

It focused all their efforts on the Western Front.

How did the Treaty of Versailles affect postwar Germany?

It left a legacy of bitterness in the German people.

Which of the following is the best explanation for Russia’s entrance into World War I?

Russia wanted to defend the Slavic peoples in Serbia.

The British were able to use propaganda to take advantage of

the supposed German atrocities in Belgium.

What was at the root of France’s hostility toward Germany?

the seizure of Alsace and Lorraine

To defend their merchant ships against attacks from German submarines, the Allies

organized the merchant ships into convoys.

Article 231 of the Versailles Treaty

was the war-guilt clause blaming Germany for World War I.

All of the following are part of Wilson’s Fourteen Points EXCEPT

Aid to rebuild Germany and Austrian-Hungarian Empire

Which of the following was NOT a cause of World War I?

overwhelming discontent with Europe’s royal families

maintained their nations’ economies.

The United States’ decision to join the Allied Powers for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Britain’s naval blockade of Germany.

American newspapers published a decoded telegram in which Germany’s foreign secretary promised

alliance with Mexico to get back its “lost territories.”

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1
For President Wilson, the most important part of the peace settlement was
the creation of the League of Nations.
punishing Germany so that it wouldn't threaten Europe again.
ensuring Italy received territory it had been promised.
persuading the U.S. to ratify separate treaties with Germany
2
The concept of total war that emerged during World War I included all of the following EXCEPT
planned economies.
expansion of civil liberties.
manipulation of public opinion.
mass conscription.
3
After the First Battle of the Marne, both the German and French troops turned what strategy?
trench warfare
submarine warfare
chemical warfare
machine-gun nests
4
Which statement summarizes the Schlieffen Plan that Germany created?
Ally with Russia to fight France.
Attack Russia first, then France.
Send half the army to France and half to Russia.
Attack France first, then Russia.
5
What region was referred to as the “powder keg” of Europe?
the Baltic states
Austria-Hungary
the Balkans
Alsace-Lorraine
6
Which country did Wilhelm II alienate with a naval arms race?
France
Russia
Great Britain
the United States
7
What did the policy of unrestricted submarine warfare refer to?
Germany’s decision to focus on the waters surrounding Europe
Britain’s policy to sink ships in German waters.
the U.S,’s warning the Central Powers could expect
Germany’s policy to sink ships in British waters.
8
What impact did the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk have on Germany?
All of the above are true.
It focused all their efforts on the Western Front.
It gave Germany Russia’s aid against the allies.
Germany gave much of their lands to Russia.
9
Which country was created to give a homeland to the Slavs of the Balkan Peninsula?
Yugoslavia
Latvia
Czechoslovakia
Lithuania
10
How did the Treaty of Versailles affect postwar Germany?
It stabilized the German economy.
It left a legacy of bitterness in the German people.
It left Germany in the same state as it was before the war.
It drove Germany to rebuild their nation.
11
All of the following countries were members of the Triple Alliance EXCEPT
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Germany
Russia
12
The purpose of propaganda during World War I was to
expose antiwar activity.
influence public opinion.
inform the public
censor the press.
13
Under the Treaty of Versailles, who had to assume sole responsibility for the war?
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Russia
14
Which of the following is the best explanation for Russia’s entrance into World War I?
Russia wanted to avoid facing Germany alone at a later date.
Russia stood by its one dependable ally, Austria-Hungary.
Russia wanted to punish Serbia for encouraging terrorism.
Russia wanted to defend the Slavic peoples in Serbia.
15
The British were able to use propaganda to take advantage of
the Zimmerman telegram.
the destruction of major Parisian landmarks by the Germans.
the supposed German atrocities in Belgium.
the sinking of the Lusitania.
16
What was at the root of France’s hostility toward Germany?
the seizure of Bosnia
the attempted assassination of France’s premier
the mistreatment of French people within Germany
the seizure of Alsace and Lorraine
17
What term refers to countries devoting all of their resources to the war effort?
industrial war
ventriloquist war
world war
total war
18
To defend their merchant ships against attacks from German submarines, the Allies
began shipping supplies using zeppelins.
suspended the transport of supplies by ship.
resorted to trench warfare.
organized the merchant ships into convoys.
19
Article 231 of the Versailles Treaty
returned Alsace-Lorraine to France.
was the war-guilt clause blaming Germany for World War I.
established the League of Nations.
divided Germany’s colonies among the Allies.
20
How did the Allies respond to Wilson’s vision for peace?
They wanted to strip Germany of its war-making powers.
They wanted to strengthen their own security.
All of the above are true.
Britain and France showed little sign of agreeing to it.
21
Who wanted to weaken Germany so that it could never again threaten France?
Georges Clemenceau
Vittorio Orlando
Woodrow Wilson
David Lloyd George
22
All of the following are part of Wilson’s Fourteen Points EXCEPT
Freedom of the seas
End of secret treaties
Reduction of the arms race
Aid to rebuild Germany and Austrian-Hungarian Empire
23
When was the Treaty of Versailles signed, officially bringing World War I to a close?
November 11, 1918
June 28, 1918
July 28, 1919
June 28, 1919
24
Which of the following was NOT a cause of World War I?
overwhelming discontent with Europe’s royal families
the rising influence of military leaders
national aspirations of ethnic minority groups
rivalries over colonial and commercial interests
25
Women in World War I
had very little change from their traditional roles.
maintained their nations’ economies.
made economic gains but little political gains.
contributed little to the war effort.
26
The United States’ decision to join the Allied Powers for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
the Zimmerman note.
cultural ties with Great Britain.
Germany’s decision to resume unrestricted submarine warfare.
Britain’s naval blockade of Germany.
27
The spark that set off World War I was the assassination of
Gavrillo Princip.
Kaiser Wilhelm II.
Czar Nicholas II.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
28
American newspapers published a decoded telegram in which Germany’s foreign secretary promised
German military aid to get American soldiers out of Mexico.
alliance with Mexico to get back its “lost territories.”
all of the above.
German-Japanese expedition to help Mexico conquer the U.S.
29
Which of the following weapons brought the stalemate on the Western Front to an end.
none of the above
poison gas
tank
machine gun
30
Which of the following events caused Britain to fight in World War I?
Germany invaded Russia.
Russia joined France to fight Austria.
Austria gave Serbia an ultimatum.
Germany invaded Belgium.

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