A major cause of World War I was

existence of opposing alliances

In US, freedom of the press to report on certain matters may be restricted during war because

The gov. has an interest in suppressing opposing views.

World War I was a total war in the sense that

The nations involved devoted all their resources to it

What was a primary goal of the British and French at the Versailles peace conference?

Punishing Germany for the war and dividing its territory

The assignment of conscientious objectors to noncombatant service was an attempt by the gov. to

Balance individual rights and the common good

Which of the following combination of nations comprised the Triple Entente?

France, Great Britain, and Russia

The major impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany was that the treaty led to

An increase in Germany’s desire to regain its prestige

One factor that contributed to the ineffectiveness of the League was the

Decision of the U.S. not to join the League

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1
A factor that contributed to the outbreak of World War I was
Laissez faire economics
The League of Nations
Intense nationalism
The Bolshevik Revolution
2
Battle strategy in which soldiers fought from deep pits dug in the earth
Triple Entente
Schlieffen Plan
Trench Warfare
Alliance System
3
What were the results of militarism?
It led to the growth of alliances
It speeded up global trade
It discouraged the use of force to solve disputes
It increased military spending
4
A major cause of World War I was
decline in the policy of imperialism
increase in acts of aggression by England
spread of communism throughout Europe
existence of opposing alliances
5
One of the most destructive new weapons used in World War I...
Cannon
Poisonous Gas
Atomic Bomb
Fighter Jet
6
Which of these did not contribute to the Congress' decision to declare war?
Shared German ancestry
Germany’s submarine warfare
The sinking of the Lusitania
The Zimmerman note
7
In US, freedom of the press to report on certain matters may be restricted during war because
The gov. has an interest in suppressing opposing views.
Materials used to print must be conserved during wartime
Reporting military secrets may threaten national security
Laws against libel/slander are enforced during wartime
8
Which term is defined largely by feelings of intense patriotism?
Imperialism
Neutrality
Militarism
Nationalism
9
Who was President of the United States during World War I?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Calvin Coolidge
Woodrow Wilson
Abraham Lincoln
10
World War I was a total war in the sense that
Nations from all over the world were involved
The nations involved devoted all their resources to it
New technologies played a large part in the war
It brought great suffering to civilians
11
Which country was not part of the Big Four?
Russia
Great Britain
United States
France
12
The international organization created to preserve the peace after World War I was the
League of Nations
United Nations
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Organization of American States
13
What was a primary goal of the British and French at the Versailles peace conference?
Protect the rights of groups to associate with other groups
Withdrawal of nations from involvement in foreign affairs
Permitting colonies to have the right of self-determination
Punishing Germany for the war and dividing its territory
14
The assignment of conscientious objectors to noncombatant service was an attempt by the gov. to
Promote ethnic diversity within the military
Educate people about their constitutional rights
Balance individual rights and the common good
Encourage people to apply for conscientious objector status
15
What was the area in between the trenches called during World War I?
The Soldiers Zone
Death Zone
The Dead Man's Zone
No Man's Land
16
Which of the following combination of nations comprised the Triple Entente?
Austria-Hungary, Germany and Italy
France, Great Britain, and Russia
Austria-Hungary, France and Italy
Germany, Great Britain, and Russia
17
Which causes would explain France’s desire to crush Germany during peace negotiations?
Alliances
Nationalism
Imperialism
Militarism
18
One major result of World War I was
A defeated France
A revolution in Great Britain
A revolution in Russia
A victorious Germany
19
The major impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany was that the treaty led to
A leadership position for Germany in the League of Nations
An era of peace and international good will in Germany
An increase in Germany’s desire to regain its prestige
A stable Germany that was both democratic and strong
20
The demand for German reparations by Allies helps to explain the failure of peace following
The Vietnam War
The Korean War
World War I
World War II
21
German strategy that called for quick defeat of France
Triple Alliance
Trench Warfare
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
Schlieffen Plan
22
One factor that contributed to the ineffectiveness of the League was the
Breakup of colonial empires in Africa and Asia
Opposition of League members to the Treaty of Versailles
Decision of the U.S. not to join the League
Rise of the Cold War between the U.S. and USSR

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