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1
What is militarism?
reducing the size of your military when you love a war
showing your patriotism on Veterans' Day
having more than just an army (air force or navy)
the idea that a great nation must have a trained army ready
2
The “Big Four” were the leaders of all of the following nations except for
Germany
Italy
Great Britain
United States
3
All of the following have historically been considered to be causes of World War I except:
imperialist competition
the increasing rise of militaries
the nationalism of ethnic groups
American isolationism
4
Which nation was blamed for all of WWI?
Ottoman Empire
Bosnia
Germany
Great Britain
5
All of the following are reasons the U.S. decided to enter World War I in 1917 EXCEPT:
the Zimmerman note
sinking of the Lusitania
the French seized American ships headed for Germany
German submarines attacked American ships
6
Which country was excluded from constructing the peace treaty?
France
Britain
Russia
Italy
7
The Lusitania was an American passenger ship that was sunk by a German U-boat.
True
False
8
The idea of a country taking over a smaller country/territory is known as
Imperialism
Nationalism
Ultimatum
Militarism
9
What two nations remained neutral during the War?
Switzerland and Spain
Spain and Austria-Hungary
Bosnia and Belgium
Switzerland and Bosnia
10
The U.S. involvement in WWI was partly due to its economic and political ties to
Great Britain
Italy
Ottoman Empire
Germany
11
Which of the following annexed Bosnia leading up to the war
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Serbia
Germany
12
In territory lost, Germany had to give up:
some land in Europe
Was allowed to keep all territory as long as reparations were paid
overseas colonies
Both a and b
13
Wilson’s goals for peace after the war were outlined a document known as
the Fourteen Points
the Collected Words and Wisdom of Woodrow F. Wilson
the Woodrow Corollary
the Wilson Doctrine
14
The United States joined the League of Nations.
False
True
15
What was America's biggest criticism of the Treaty of Versailles
Too harsh on Germany
Germany's reparations were too low
The US would not receive any German U-boats
Austria-Hungary was not punished
16
The US entered WWI in what year and was on the side of the ____ Powers
1917; Allied
1915; Central
1916; Central
1914; Allied
17
New weapon that causes blindness, blisters, and choking.
Rifle
Poison Gas
Tank
Machine Gun
18
Reparations are payments for war damages.
False
True
19
Where was the peace treaty signed that ended WWI?
Paris
Versailles
Sarajevo
Berlin
20
What was the main goal of the Treaty of Versailles?
punish and weaken Germany
insure freedom of the seas to all nations
start a League of Nations
prevent future wars
21
President Woodrow Wilson wanted to form the League of Nations to
create a world trade organization
develop military plans to win World War I
prevent future wars
convince other nations to support the United States in WWI
22
Who left the war after Austria-Hungary
Germany
Italy
Russia
the US
23
What is propaganda?
The spread of ideas that help one country and hurt another.
When two countries share borders.
When two countries declare war against each other.
When a spy gets caught telling secrets to another country.
24
Which of the following was not a problem suffered in the trenches?
rats
dead bodies
leprosy epidemic
trench foot
25
The belief that your nation is better than every other nation is known as ______
Militarism
Alliances
Nationalism
Imperialism
26
Which was not part of Wilson's Fourteen Points
Freedom of the Seas
Banning of Imperialism
Self Determination
League of Nations
27
Name the three main countries who made up the Allied Powers at the start of the War.
France, Russia, the Ottoman Empire
France, Serbia, and Italy
France, Great Britain, and Austria-Hungary
France, Russia, and Great Britain
28
The "spark" that triggered World War I was an assassination that occurred in:
Bosnia
Belgium
Ottoman Empire
Austria Hungary
29
Name three of the main countries who made up the Central Power at the start of the War.
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia
Japan, Germany, Russia
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Greece
Austria-Hungary, Germany, Ottoman Empire
30
Which of the following is false?
Trench Warfare was a successful strategy for the Allies
Trench Warfare made it difficult to gain land in battle
Trench warfare was used often along Britain's eastern border.
Trench Warfare provided more protection for soldiers
31
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the Zimmerman note?
It caused more Americans to want to go to war with Germany.
It was “made up” by journalist to help sell papers
Convinced President Wilson to declare war on Germany
Germany attempted to form a secret alliance with Mexico
32
European countries all had ______ that would help them fight.
passengers
enemies
alliances
nationalist beliefs
33
Which was not a new weapon which made WWI the most deadly war in history?
Dreadnaught
nuclear bomb
tank
Maxim machine gun
34
According to the Schlieffen Plan, which country was expected to mobilize slowly?
France
Russia
Belgium
Britain
35
Italy was originally in an alliance with the
It was neutral
Central Powers
Triple Entente
Allied Powers
36
Per the Treaty of Versailles, what was Germany forbidden to build or have?
All of these
Submarines
Imported Weapons
an Air force
37
Which document imposed punishments on Germany after World War I?
Roosevelt Corollary
Yalta Conference
Treaty of Versailles
Fourteen Points
38
Battle strategy in which soldiers fought from deep pits dug in the earth.
Gallipoli Campaign
Schlieffen Plan
Trench Warfare
Triple Entente
39
What is an armistice?
a declaration to continue fighting
an agreement to end fighting
an agreement to help your allies in war
a declaration of war