Which best describes the Somme campaign

British leadership and strategy was ineffective

What were British women's most celebrated workforce achievement?

employment in munition factories

British General Haig's 'war of attrition' is best characterised by what?

Allied losses would be essential

Which statement is NOT true in relation to U.S involvement in World War 1?

A direct response to the sinking of the Lusitania

The Defence of the Realm Act (DORA) introduced what?

Strict wartime controls and regulations

What was the main reason for the Russian withdrawal from World War One?

The influence of Russian revolutionary activities

General Moltke modified the Schlieffen Plan in what way?

Strengthened German forces in Alsace and Lorraine

What were tanks primarily used for?

Clearing barbed wire entanglements

The Russian withdrawal directly led to what?

The Ludendorff 'Spring' Offensive

State the chronological order of the following battles:

Marne, Verdun, Somme, Passchendaele

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1
Who first proposed the creation of a League of Nations to end World War One?
Lloyd George
Erich Ludendorff
Georges Clemenceau
Woodrow Wilson
2
What was the main reason for people enlisting in the British armed forces early in the war?
Hatred of the enemy
The introduction of conscription
Financial gain
A sense of national duty
3
Which best describes the Somme campaign
Large gains in territory were achieved
Gas was used effectively
British leadership and strategy was ineffective
The pre-offensive artillery barrage was successful
4
What was the most significant reason for changing attitudes of soldiers towards the war?
Home sickness
Fatalism
Hardships of trench life
Bitterness
5
What were British women's most celebrated workforce achievement?
Drivers of public transportation
appointment to government positions
employment in munition factories
employment in 'professions'
6
British General Haig's 'war of attrition' is best characterised by what?
Allied losses would be minimal
Allied losses would be essential
Allied losses would not be less than the Germans
Allied losses were to be avoided at all costs
7
Which statement is NOT true in relation to U.S involvement in World War 1?
Did not officially enter the war until 1918
A direct response to the sinking of the Lusitania
Entry significantly influenced morale
Had followed a policy of isolationism
8
Who displayed a more offensive approach to trench warfare?
Neither Britain and Germany
Britain
Germany
Both Britain and Germany
9
The Defence of the Realm Act (DORA) introduced what?
Conscription of the armed forces
Conscription of the workforce
anti-aircraft to counter the German Zeppelins
Strict wartime controls and regulations
10
Why was the 'Ersatz' policy on the German Home Front introduced?
Crop shortages
Increased levels of production
Shortage of workers
Allied naval blockade
11
Which of the following was not a feature of German censorship?
The extent and impact of U.S intervention
The extent of war casualties
The extent of news from the front lines
The extent of German resources
12
Reparations as part of the Treaty of Versailles referred to what?
German acknowledgement of guilt and responsibility for war
German demilitarisation
German payments
German territorial losses
13
What was the main reason for the Russian withdrawal from World War One?
Inadequate military preparedness
The Allies were losing the war
The entry of the U.S into the war
The influence of Russian revolutionary activities
14
General Moltke modified the Schlieffen Plan in what way?
Strengthened German forces in Alsace and Lorraine
Strengthened German forces in Northern Europe
Russia was to be attacked before France
Permitting German forces to pass through Holland
15
Which best describes the cause of trench foot?
having to stand on your feet for long periods
the inability to keep dry
exposure to mud
exposure to extreme cold
16
What were tanks primarily used for?
As substitutes for infantry
Conducting blitzkriegs upon towns and villages
Providing shelter for soldiers
Clearing barbed wire entanglements
17
The Russian withdrawal directly led to what?
The Ludendorff 'Spring' Offensive
An increase in German resistance
Transfer of all German troops to the Western Front
The entry of the U.S into the war
18
What was the most common feature of trench life?
Feeling wet and cold
Experiencing boredom
Remaining optimistic and hopeful
Being asked to 'go over the top'
19
State the chronological order of the following battles:
Marne, Somme, Verdun, Passchendaele
Marne, Verdun, Somme, Passchendaele
Passchendaele, Marne, Verdun, Somme
Verdun, Somme, Passchendaele, Marne
20
What was the rationale behind the Schlieffen Plan?
Knock Britain out of the war in 6 weeks
Break the stalemate on the Western Front
Occupy Alsace Lorraine
Avoid war on two fronts

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