Which of the following is the best explanation for Russia’s entrance into World War I?

Russia wanted to defend the Slavic peoples in Serbia.

The United States’ decision to join the Allied Powers for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Britain’s naval blockade of Germany.

For President Wilson, the most important part of the peace settlement was

the creation of the League of Nations.

Article 231 of the Versailles Treaty

was the war-guilt clause blaming Germany for World War I.

How did the Treaty of Versailles affect postwar Germany?

It left a legacy of bitterness in the German people.

Which statement summarizes the Schlieffen Plan that Germany created?

Attack France first, then Russia.

What impact did the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk have on Germany?

It focused all their efforts on the Western Front.

To defend their merchant ships against attacks from German submarines, the Allies

organized the merchant ships into convoys.

What did the policy of unrestricted submarine warfare refer to?

Germany’s policy to sink ships in British waters.

The British were able to use propaganda to take advantage of

the supposed German atrocities in Belgium.

American newspapers published a decoded telegram in which Germany’s foreign secretary promised

alliance with Mexico to get back its “lost territories.”

maintained their nations’ economies.

All of the following are part of Wilson’s Fourteen Points EXCEPT

Aid to rebuild Germany and Austrian-Hungarian Empire

Which of the following was NOT a cause of World War I?

overwhelming discontent with Europe’s royal families

What was at the root of France’s hostility toward Germany?

the seizure of Alsace and Lorraine

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1
Which of the following is the best explanation for Russia’s entrance into World War I?
Russia wanted to punish Serbia for encouraging terrorism.
Russia wanted to defend the Slavic peoples in Serbia.
Russia stood by its one dependable ally, Austria-Hungary.
Russia wanted to avoid facing Germany alone at a later date.
2
What term refers to countries devoting all of their resources to the war effort?
industrial war
ventriloquist war
total war
world war
3
The United States’ decision to join the Allied Powers for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
Germany’s decision to resume unrestricted submarine warfare.
Britain’s naval blockade of Germany.
cultural ties with Great Britain.
the Zimmerman note.
4
For President Wilson, the most important part of the peace settlement was
ensuring Italy received territory it had been promised.
the creation of the League of Nations.
persuading the U.S. to ratify separate treaties with Germany
punishing Germany so that it wouldn't threaten Europe again.
5
Article 231 of the Versailles Treaty
was the war-guilt clause blaming Germany for World War I.
returned Alsace-Lorraine to France.
divided Germany’s colonies among the Allies.
established the League of Nations.
6
The concept of total war that emerged during World War I included all of the following EXCEPT
planned economies.
expansion of civil liberties.
manipulation of public opinion.
mass conscription.
7
The purpose of propaganda during World War I was to
expose antiwar activity.
inform the public
censor the press.
influence public opinion.
8
Which of the following weapons brought the stalemate on the Western Front to an end.
tank
machine gun
none of the above
poison gas
9
How did the Allies respond to Wilson’s vision for peace?
They wanted to strip Germany of its war-making powers.
Britain and France showed little sign of agreeing to it.
All of the above are true.
They wanted to strengthen their own security.
10
How did the Treaty of Versailles affect postwar Germany?
It left Germany in the same state as it was before the war.
It drove Germany to rebuild their nation.
It left a legacy of bitterness in the German people.
It stabilized the German economy.
11
Which statement summarizes the Schlieffen Plan that Germany created?
Attack France first, then Russia.
Attack Russia first, then France.
Send half the army to France and half to Russia.
Ally with Russia to fight France.
12
What impact did the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk have on Germany?
It focused all their efforts on the Western Front.
Germany gave much of their lands to Russia.
It gave Germany Russia’s aid against the allies.
All of the above are true.
13
Which of the following events caused Britain to fight in World War I?
Russia joined France to fight Austria.
Germany invaded Belgium.
Germany invaded Russia.
Austria gave Serbia an ultimatum.
14
To defend their merchant ships against attacks from German submarines, the Allies
organized the merchant ships into convoys.
suspended the transport of supplies by ship.
began shipping supplies using zeppelins.
resorted to trench warfare.
15
Which country was created to give a homeland to the Slavs of the Balkan Peninsula?
Lithuania
Latvia
Yugoslavia
Czechoslovakia
16
After the First Battle of the Marne, both the German and French troops turned what strategy?
chemical warfare
trench warfare
machine-gun nests
submarine warfare
17
Which country did Wilhelm II alienate with a naval arms race?
Russia
France
Great Britain
the United States
18
All of the following countries were members of the Triple Alliance EXCEPT
Italy
Germany
Russia
Austria-Hungary
19
What did the policy of unrestricted submarine warfare refer to?
Germany’s policy to sink ships in British waters.
the U.S,’s warning the Central Powers could expect
Germany’s decision to focus on the waters surrounding Europe
Britain’s policy to sink ships in German waters.
20
The British were able to use propaganda to take advantage of
the destruction of major Parisian landmarks by the Germans.
the Zimmerman telegram.
the supposed German atrocities in Belgium.
the sinking of the Lusitania.
21
American newspapers published a decoded telegram in which Germany’s foreign secretary promised
German-Japanese expedition to help Mexico conquer the U.S.
German military aid to get American soldiers out of Mexico.
all of the above.
alliance with Mexico to get back its “lost territories.”
22
The spark that set off World War I was the assassination of
Kaiser Wilhelm II.
Czar Nicholas II.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Gavrillo Princip.
23
Women in World War I
contributed little to the war effort.
had very little change from their traditional roles.
maintained their nations’ economies.
made economic gains but little political gains.
24
All of the following are part of Wilson’s Fourteen Points EXCEPT
Aid to rebuild Germany and Austrian-Hungarian Empire
Reduction of the arms race
End of secret treaties
Freedom of the seas
25
Who wanted to weaken Germany so that it could never again threaten France?
Vittorio Orlando
Woodrow Wilson
Georges Clemenceau
David Lloyd George
26
Under the Treaty of Versailles, who had to assume sole responsibility for the war?
Italy
Russia
Germany
Austria-Hungary
27
What region was referred to as the “powder keg” of Europe?
Alsace-Lorraine
Austria-Hungary
the Baltic states
the Balkans
28
Which of the following was NOT a cause of World War I?
rivalries over colonial and commercial interests
national aspirations of ethnic minority groups
overwhelming discontent with Europe’s royal families
the rising influence of military leaders
29
What was at the root of France’s hostility toward Germany?
the seizure of Bosnia
the mistreatment of French people within Germany
the seizure of Alsace and Lorraine
the attempted assassination of France’s premier
30
When was the Treaty of Versailles signed, officially bringing World War I to a close?
July 28, 1919
June 28, 1919
June 28, 1918
November 11, 1918

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