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1
President Wilson believed that this action by Germany violated the laws of neutrality.
use of poison gas
submarine warfare
Schlieffen Plan
secret agreement
2
Which nations comprised the Allied Powers?
Great Britain, Serbia, and France
Great Britain, France, and Russia
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire
Austria-Hungary, France, and Russia
3
In massing against the German invasion of France, the French army was known for its use of
the latest technology and weaponry.
distinctive bright blue uniforms.
traditional methods of close combat.
camouflage and guerrilla tactics.
4
What prompted Germany to use U-boats and unrestricted submarine warfare?
the attack on the Sussex
the sinking of the Lusitania
the US renaming hamburgers liberty steaks.
the British fleet’s blockade of German ports
5
The term “dogfights” was used to describe clashes of Allied “aces” with German
tanks.
machine guns.
airplanes.
poison gas.
6
What was the purpose of the Committee on Public Information?
to convince Americans to protest the war
to convince Europeans of America’s military might
to convince Americans to support the war
to convince Americans to join the League of Nations
7
The Sedition Act, passed by Congress in 1917, made it illegal to
refuse to serve in the military.
print or publish disloyal criticism of the government.
buy or sell military equipment without a government permit.
refuse to plant a Victory Garden.
8
The famous “I Want You for the U.S. Army” poster was created by artists hired by
Walt Disney.
the U.S. Army.
the Screen Actors Guild.
the Committee on Public Information.
9
What caused the struggle for power in the Balkans that erupted in 1914?
The Ottoman Empire gained political strength and influence.
Austria Hungary pushed into the region, annexing provinces.
The Serbs angered other Slavic peoples
Russia oppressed the Serbs and tried to control the Balkans.
10
Some European leaders believed that war could be prevented by
negotiations facilitated through the neutral Red Cross.
unilateral disarmament.
alliances creating a balance of power.
empires relinquishing control of African colonies.
11
What happened after Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia?
The Russian army mobilized.
Germany declared war on France.
Great Britain entered the war.
Germany declared war on Russia.
12
Of the methods of warfare developed in World War I, which were considered unfair and barbaric?
dogfights
the use of poisonous gas
trench warfare
the use of armored tanks
13
The 1918 Sedition Act made it illegal for Americans to
give aid or comfort to the enemy.
question the loyalty of German Americans.
criticize the government, the flag, or the military.
refuse military duty.
14
The nation that emerged as the overriding economic world power at the end of World War I was
Great Britain.
Russia.
France.
the United States.
15
The members of the Triple Entente were
Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary.
France, Great Britain, and Russia.
Great Britain, Italy, and Spain.
Germany, France, and Serbia.
16
The U.S. government borrowed more than $24 billion from the American people through
income taxes.
the federal reserve banks.
the sale of Liberty bonds.
the War Industries Board.
17
What was President Wilson’s plan for a just and lasting peace?
the Treaty of Versailles
the Fourteen Points
the League of Peace
the Big Four
18
In 1914 what was the official U.S. position in regard to the war in Europe?
The United States wanted to move away from isolationism.
The United States supported the Allied Powers.
The United States supported the Central Powers.
The United States declared neutrality.
19
The Schlieffen Plan called for a surprise invasion of France by
Russia.
Austria-Hungary.
Germany.
Great Britain.
20
Zimmermann note proposed an alliance with
Canada.
Japan.
Mexico.
Italy.
21
What was an important political outcome of World War I?
the overthrow of monarchies across Europe
the overthrow of the Bolsheviks in Russia
the resolution of tensions over colonialism
The reinstatement of the pre-war map of Europe
