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World War 1 and the 1920s Review
World War 1 and the 1920s Review
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1
Which of the following is not considered a main cause of World War I?
Democratic Elections
Militarism
Imperialism
Nationalism
2
For some Europ. leaders the build up of armies, navies, and weapons lead to _____________.
nationalism
imperialism
militarism
isolationism
3
Primary reason for the length of the war & its deadly nature was that _________________.
airplanes began to drop bombs on enemy targets
defensive weapons were more deadly than offensive ones
trenches provided some safety to soldiers on fronts
tanks and armored cars provided some safety to soldiers
4
Which event at the beginning of the war significantly swayed U.S. opinion against Germany?
the establishment of the Sussex Pledge
The British use of contraband
the German invasion of neutral Belgium
the German alliance with the Ottoman Empire
5
What country intercepted the Zimmerman Note?
The United States
Great Britain
Belgium
Mexico
6
One of Pres. Wilson's ideas was ______; the right of free people to choose their own government
laissez-faire
self-determination
popular sovereignty
habeas corpus
7
Which policy (in regards to joining WW1) did Republican Senator, Henry Cabot Lodge support?
internationalism
isolation
intervention
imperialism
8
At the Treaty of Versailles who was blamed the
most
for World War 1?
Belgium
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Germany
9
True or False: The
RMS Lusitania
contained weapons that were going to Great Britain?
False
True
10
What Serbian "terrorist" killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Keiser Wilhelm
Vladimir Lenin
Gavrilo Princip
Karl Marx
11
By 1914 ___ of Americans were foreign-born; many thought of themselves in terms of the homeland
1/2
1/8
1/3
1/4
12
Which of these was a "pull" factor for African Americans to move north during the 1920s?
racial tensions built up through job competition with whites
manufacturing job availability in northern cities
the sharecropping culture in the Southern states
legal segregation
13
Which event "triggered" the start of World War One?
France's reclamation of Alsace-Lorraine
economic competition between Europe's nations
Germany's declaration of war
the assassination of Austria-Hungary's Archduke in Serbia
14
Irish-Americans held intense grudges over the centuries of ______ domination of their homeland.
Austro-Hungarian
Russian
British
French
15
Which of these officially ended World War I?
The Treaty of Maginot
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Zimmerman
The Treaty of Versailles
16
Which of the following events was the "last straw" & made the U. S. finally enter World War I?
Sinking of the passenger ship R.M.S. Lusitania
Germany Invaded neutral Belgium
the Zimmerman Telegram (or, Note)
Italy asked for U.S. support
17
Many Americans were ___, or people whose moral/religious beliefs forbade them to fight in wars.
"Special Forces"
"Patriots"
"draft dodgers"
"conscientious objectors"
18
System of buying stocks in which a buy. pays a small % of the price; the broker pays the rest
bull market
buying on margin
installment loan
layaway program
19
In Nov. 1917, radical communists led by _______ staged a revolution, gaining control of Russia.
Karl Marx
Vladimir Lenin
Nikita Kruschev
Michael Gorbachev
20
The post-war econ. boom didn't affect all parts of the nation equally. Who was affected neg.?
rural Americans
urban Americans
suburban Americans
business owners
21
The ___________ region of SE Europe; including Greece, Serbia, Bulgaria, Macedonia, & Bosnia..
Caucus
Scandinavian
Balkan
Alpine
22
Which of these factors caused a rapid escalation of World War 1 the most?
the elaborate system of alliances between European nations
the establishment of multiethnic empires
minority revolutions against oppressive regimes
the social diversity of the U.S.
23
How did the Allies counteract Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare?
with anti-sub missile technology
with convoys of naval ships; some designed to hunt the subs
with aerial bombardment
with submarines of their own
24
In June 1917, Congress pass the ______; allowed postal authorities to ban treasonable materials
Selective Service Act
Stamp Act
Interstate Commerce Act
Sedition Act
25
________ felt the war did affect American interests & that the U.S. should intervene militarily
interventionists
isolationists
imperialists
internationalists
26
A period of rising stock prices is known as a(n) _________________?
Inflation Market
Free Market
Bull Market
Bear Market
27
________ felt that the U.S. should play an active role in world affairs; but not enter the war
isolationists
imperialists
interventionists
internationalists
28
At Paris what did Pres. Wilson ask for to secure "pol. indep. ...and territorial integrity..."?
a "United Nations"
a "League of Nations"
a "North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)"
a "World Trade Organization (WTO)"
29
Despite the fact that many Americans felt ties to their countries of origin,
most
sided with?
Russia and Serbia
Britain and France
Germany and Austria-Hungary
the Ottomans and Italians
30
Devotion to one's own nation/ethnicity; started tension in Europe; as well as amongst Americans
Social Darwinism
imperialism
nationalism
militarism
31
How were farmers ultimately affected by the nation’s post- war economic growth?
They also experienced an increased standard of living.
They grew wealthier and expanded agricultural production.
Their income(s) remained steady & safe from econ. failure.
They suffered from growing debt and falling farm prices.
32
With the rise of Europe. indust. ______ was able to gain advantage in the production of arms
Germany
France
Russia
Great Britain
33
What was Pres. Woodrow Wilson’s proposal for "peace without victory" called?
the Twelve Points
the Ten Points
the Fifteen Points
the Fourteen Points
34
As U.S. men entered the war effort, it gave _________ new chances; winning support for suffrage
African-Americans
German-Americans
women
Mexican (Hispanic)-Americans
35
Other Allied leaders didn't agree w/ Pres. Wilson's views for "Peace Without Victory". Why?
they felt that Wilson's ideas were to harsh on the Allies
they felt Wilson's proposals were too lenient toward Germany
they felt that the Americans suffered too many casualties
they did agree with all of Wilson't views
36
The position of ____________ , or belief that the war was none of the U.S's business;
interventionism
isolationism
internationalism
imperialism
37
In a "melting pot" nation such as ours., Pres. Wilson did not want to see the war set ________.
against one another
against other European countries
against their countries of origin
against the U.S. government
38
The ______ in France became the critical battle front in WW1; extensive network of trenches dug
Northern Front
Western Front
Eastern Front
Southern Front
39
Leader of Socialist Party in U.S,; gave an anti-war speech to social.-leaning Americans in Ohio
Eugene V. Debs
Karl Marx
Leon Trotsky
Henry Cabot Lodge
40
What country was the Zimmerman Note addressed to?
Mexico
Germany
Britain
The United States
41
How did WW1 affect the U.S. economy?
It slowed domestic (at home; or U.S.) production greatly
It strengthened the system of free enterprise.
It encouraged the increased prod. of food and materials.
It limited the government's regulation of the economy.
42
In March 1917 a mod., dem. revolution overthrew ________________, but kept Russia in the war.
Czar Nicholas II
David Lloyd George
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Vladimir Lenin
43
Which philosophy emphasized the ideas of natural selection and "survival of the fittest"?
Social Darwinism
imperialism
militarism
nationalism
44
Which country left during the war because of a political Revolution that had started there?
Russia
Austria-Hungary
France
Germany
45
What was it that had so many American pol. opposed to the Treaty of Versailles?
it was too lenient towards Germany's allies
reparations (from esp. Germany) were way to expensive
the "War Guilt Clause" (for Germany)
(joining) the League of Nations
46
Which nation was in the lead for most of World War I (prior to the U.S. involvement)?
Germany
Britain
United States
Italy
47
Which Constitutional Amend. was "abused", or "violated"
most
as a result of the Sedition Act?
5th Amendment
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
6th Amendment
48
Why did the U.S. Congress ultimately reject the "League of Nations"? (Because they...)
didn't think that the U.S. should ally itself with anyone
felt it wasn't an American issue
felt it was best to stay out of international politics
didn't like thatwe could be drawn to war w/out their consent
49
What was the 14th point on Wilson’s proposal called?
League of Defense
League of Nationalism
League of Justice
League of Nations
50
Why did Herbert Hoover institute meatless Tuesdays during World War I?
to encourage Americans to boycott foreign influences
to protest the practices of the meat-packing industry
to conserve food so that more could be shipped to soldiers
to unite Americans under a common religious practice
51
The 1917 Act by Congress authorizing a "draft" of men for U.S. military service was __________.
the Fugitive Slave Act
the Selective Service Act
the Interstate Commerce Act
the Secret Service Act
52
The massive emigration of southern African-Americans into northern, industrial centers?
Mass Transit
The "Great Migration"
The Industrial Revolution
The Underground Railroad
53
What nation is known to have invented the most weaponry in the war?
Belgium
Serbia
Germany
Italy