Because militarism had been a major cause of the war, the framers of the Treaty of Versailles

barred Germany from maintaining an army.

Which of the following was a result of the Selective Service Act?

Men were required to register for military service.

Who were original members of the Triple Entente?

Great Britain, France, and Russia

The Great Migration during World War I was the flow of

African Americans moving from the South to Northern cities.

The Treaty of Versailles overlooked the importance of

treating all nations justly, including the losers of a war.

The US remained neutral until 1917, what changed?

Germany's Unrestricted Submarine Warfare and the Zimmerman Telegram

Of the following, the most compelling reason for the United States to enter the war was

the outrage of American citizens over German submarine warfare.

What reason did Senators give for opposing U.S. membership in the League of Nations?

It would drag the United States into European conflicts.

What did the United States use to overcome the threat of German U-boats?

Convoy system with guarding ships

Criticism of the war at home was effectively silenced by

the Espionage and Sedition Acts.

In the case Schenck v. United States, the Supreme Court ruled that

freedom of speech could be curbed in wartime.

The event that touched off the first declaration of war in World War I was

the assassination of the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary.

Who were the original members of the Triple Alliance?

Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary

Gains made by American women during World War I include

increased support for women's right to vote.

American supporters of entry into the war could claim their country was fighting a moral war because

Oppressive Russian monarchy was replaced with a democracy

The Espionage and Sedition Acts affected freedom of speech because they

allowed the government to silence ideas that challenged its authority.

According to the Zimmerman telegram, if Mexico allied with Germany, Germany would

help Mexico regain Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.

One of the conditions of the Treaty of Versailles was that

Germany must admit its guilt in causing World War I.

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1
Because militarism had been a major cause of the war, the framers of the Treaty of Versailles
forced Germany to accept sole responsibility for the war.
required Germany to pay reparations for war damages.
barred Germany from maintaining an army.
stripped Germany of its colonies in the Pacific.
2
Who rejected Wilson's "Fourteen Points" peace plan?
the U.S. Senate
the Central Powers
the League of NationsG
Germany
3
In World War I, airplanes were first used to
observe enemy activities.
bring supplies to the troops.
transport troops to the front.
bomb enemy trenches.
4
The policy that kept the United States out of the war for three years was called
neutrality
nationalism
the alliance system
the convoy system
5
Which of the following nations was not a member of the "Big Four"?
France
Great Britain
United States
Russia
6
Which of the following nations suffered the fewest casualties?
France
British Empire
the United States
Russian Empire
7
Which of the following was a result of the Selective Service Act?
African Americans could not become Army officers.
Women could serve in combat positions.
Men were required to register for military service.
Troops were segregated by race.
8
Who were original members of the Triple Entente?
Russia, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire
Germany, Russia, and Italy
Great Britain, France, and Russia
USA, Great Britain, and France
9
The Great Migration during World War I was the flow of
African Americans moving from the South to Northern cities.
French refugees fleeing to Britain ahead of the German onslaught.
European immigrants fleeing to the U.S. to escape the war in Europe
Mexicans fleeing to the American Southwest to escape political turmoil.
10
The Treaty of Versailles overlooked the importance of
treating all nations justly, including the losers of a war.
crippling any nations that might prove dangerous in the future.
including powerful nations like the United States
identifying the guilty party in a war.
11
In 1917, which side did the United States join in World War 1 ?
Central Powers
World Powers
Allied Powers
Euro Powers
12
The US remained neutral until 1917, what changed?
Germany's Unrestricted Submarine Warfare and the Zimmerman Telegram
Russia pulled out of the war
the bombing of Pearl Harbor
the British naval blockade of Germany
13
Of the following, the most compelling reason for the United States to enter the war was
concern over the repayment of Allied debts to American banks.
the outrage of American citizens over German submarine warfare.
a moral obligation to halt the refugee crisis in Belgium.
a desire to become more involved in the affairs of Europe.
14
What reason did Senators give for opposing U.S. membership in the League of Nations?
It would interfere with free-trade agreements.
It would drain American finances.
It would drag the United States into European conflicts.
It would lead to international instability.
15
What did the United States use to overcome the threat of German U-boats?
ships flying neutral flags
Convoy system with guarding ships
a fleet of American submarines
airplanes
16
Criticism of the war at home was effectively silenced by
the Espionage and Sedition Acts.
the Red Scare.
the Committee on Public Information.
the Palmer Raids.
17
In the case Schenck v. United States, the Supreme Court ruled that
the right to bear arms could be limited for immigrants.
the Sedition Act was unconstitutional.
freedom of speech could be curbed in wartime.
immigrants from countries at war with the United States could be excluded
18
The event that touched off the first declaration of war in World War I was
the assassination of the archduke of Germany.
the German invasion of Belgium.
the German invasion of Russia.
the assassination of the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary.
19
What caused widespread starvation in Germany?
severe drought
the devaluation of German currency
allies bombing German farms
the British blockade
20
Which weapons of mechanized warfare were introduced in World War I?
airplanes and tanks
pistols and bayonets
hydrogen bombs
battlefront trenches
21
Who were the original members of the Triple Alliance?
Great Britain, France, Italy
Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary
Spain, Russia, France
Great Britain, France, Russia
22
Gains made by American women during World War I include
increased support for women's right to vote.
equal pay for equal work in many war industries.
acceptance as full-fledged members of the U.S. Army.
more female CEOs running war industries
23
The war might have involved only two nations, Austria-Hungary and Serbia, if not for
the American Expeditionary Force.
imperialism
propaganda
the alliance system.
24
American supporters of entry into the war could claim their country was fighting a moral war because
African Americans were offered new job opportunities in northern cities.
many citizens planted victory gardens and bought war bonds.
the Zimmerman note was intercepted.
Oppressive Russian monarchy was replaced with a democracy
25
Which of the following was not a cause of World War I?
European nationalism
American isolationism
the stockpiling of weapons
imperialist competition
26
Where did the assassination that triggered World War I occur?
Sarajevo, Bosnia
Belgium
Alsace-Lorraine
Ottoman Empire
27
The Espionage and Sedition Acts affected freedom of speech because they
allowed the government to silence ideas that challenged its authority.
forced restaurants to offer "liberty sandwiches" rather than "hamburgers"
forced the repeal of the First Amendment.
promoted biased ideas designed to sway people's thinking.
28
President Wilson’s peace plan was known as the
Sussex Pledge.
Fourteen Points.
Zimmermann telegram.
Treaty of Versailles.
29
According to the Zimmerman telegram, if Mexico allied with Germany, Germany would
help Mexico take control of Central America.
prevent the United States from taking control of Mexico.
help Mexico regain Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.
send troops to support the Huerta government.
30
One of the conditions of the Treaty of Versailles was that
Austria-Hungary must reduce the size of its military.
Austria-Hungary must pay reparations to the United States.
Germany must admit its guilt in causing World War I.
Germany must adhere to all of the Fourteen Points.

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