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1
“Selling” the war to the American people was the task of
the Committee on Public Information
the War Industries Board.
the War Propaganda Board
J. Edgar Hoover
2
What was used to defend soldiers against the use of mustard gas and chlorine bombs during World War I?
periscopes
zeppelins
gas masks
howitzer guns
3
During World War I, fears led to the mistreatment and persecution of
Mexican Americans
African Americans
German Americans
Japanese Americans
4
At the start of World War I, the Triple Alliance included
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Russia
Britain, France, and Russia.
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
Britain, France, and the United States
5
What two new forms of warfare were introduced during World War I?
machine guns and trench warfare
rocket launchers and cannons
aerial combat and gas attacks
submarines and warships
6
A region in southeastern Europe ruled at different times by the Ottoman Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire is
Russia.
Ukraine.
the Balkans.
Greece.
7
Why did the British feel threatened by Germany’s naval buildup?
German naval cruisers had harrassed British ships in the past
It meant that Germany would have a stronger alliance with France
the British did not have a modern navy.
the British depended on naval strength to protect their island nation.18
8
In 1908 the Serbs became furious when
Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia
Austria-Hungary refused them independence.
a Slav assassinated their leader.
the Ottoman Empire refused them independence.
9
“Selling” support for World War I to the American people was the task of
the War Propaganda Board.
J. Edgar Hoover.
the Committee on Public Information.13
the War Industries Board.
10
One of the conditions of the Treaty of Versailles was that
Austria-Hungary must reduce the size of its military.29
Austria-Hungary must pay reparations to the United States
Germany must adhere to all of the Fourteen Points
Germany must admit its guilt in causing World War I.
11
The Great Migration during World War I was the flow of
French refugees fleeing to Britain ahead of the German onslaught
African Americans moving from the South to Northern cities.
European immigrants fleeing to the United States to escape war in Europe
Mexicans fleeing to the American Southwest to escape political turmoil.
12
The event that touched off the first declaration of war in World War I was
the German invasion of Belgium
the German invasion of Russia
the assassination of the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary
the assassination of the archduke of Germany
13
In World War I, American soldiers were nicknamed
GIs
Doughboys
Liberators.
Rebels
14
Many Mexican Americans migrated north to take factory jobs during World War I settled in their own neighborhoods called
ghettos.
convoys
zones
barrios
15
What country made an offer to the Mexican government proposing Mexico become its ally if the US entered the European war
Germany
Bulgaria
France
Russia
16
According to the Zimmermann telegram, if Mexico allied with Germany, Germany would
prevent the United States from taking control of Mexico
send troops to support the Huerta government.
help Mexico take control of Central America.
help Mexico regain Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.
17
U.S. Attorney General Palmer predicted that violence would hit the nation Labor Day 1920—European celebration of workers
True
False
18
The right to self-determination means that countries
have the right to be imperialist.
have the right to form alliances
have the right to their own country and government.
have the right to annex other nations.
19
Where did Americans shatter German defenses open a hole in their line with the most massive attack in American history?
St. Mihiel
Meuse-Argonne
Cantigny
Paris
20
What were two jobs that women performed in the armed services during World War I?
nursing and clerical work9
administration and clerical work
drafting and nursing
infantry and nursing
21
Before the United States entered the war, American banks loaned over $2 billion to
support the Allies.
the United Nations
the League of Nations
support Germany.
22
Who overthrew the Russian government in November of 1917 and established a Communist government there?
Czar Nicholas II
Vladimir Lenin
Vittorio Orlando
Georges Clemenceau
23
In World War I, airplanes were first used to
bring supplies to the troops.30
transport troops to the front.
bomb enemy trenches
observe enemy activities
24
In November 1917, Vladimir Lenin's Bolshevik Party seized power in Russia and established a
democratic government.
Communist government
temporary government
monarchy.
25
One reason for the tension between the European powers was their intense pride in their homelands, called
imperialism
socialism
progressivism
nationalism
26
The first declaration of war in World War I came after
Russia signed a treaty to support Austria
the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand.
Germany invaded Russia
Germany invaded Belgium
27
The Zimmermann telegram proposed Canada become an ally of Germany in the event of war between the USA and Germany
False
True
28
World War I resulted in the end of four empires: the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Russian Empire, the German Empire, and
Ottoman Empire.6
Yugoslavian Empire
Chinese Empire.
Slavic Empire
29
Germany lost substantial territory when it pulled out of World War I.
True
False
30
No American troop ships were sunk on their way to Europe during World War I, largely due to
the convoy system.
antisubmarine mines
steel-hulled ships.
radar.
31
At the start of the war, the Germans were surprised when
the French mobilized so quickly.
the British mobilized so quickly.
the Americans mobilized so quickly
the Russians mobilized so quickly.
32
The Triple Entente included
Britain, France, and the U.S.
Germany, Bulgaria, and Italy.
Germany, Turkey, and Russia
Britain, France, and Russia.
33
Why did the Russians support the Slavic people against Austria-Hungary?
They belonged to the same ethnic group
They had joined the Triple Alliance
They were in a naval arms race
They believed in imperialism
34
Early in 1917, what division of the military authorized the enlistment of women?
Navy
Marines
Air Force
Army
35
To mobilize for war, President Wilson established special boards so that the government could control the economy.
False
True
36
More people were killed by tanks than any other weapon in World War I.
True
False
37
Immediately prior to World War I, foreign loans required the approval of the secretary of the treasury,
Woodrow Wilson
Robert Lansing.
William McAdoo
Thomas Lamont
38
Trenches were dug during World War I to protect soldiers from
airplanes.
artillery fire.
tanks.
poison gas.
39
A major problem in Germany’s plan to invade France was that its forces first had to advance through neutral
Switzerland.
Amsterdam
Belgium.
Luxembourg
40
The wave of strikes in 1919 helped fuel fears that Communists were conspiring to start a revolution in the United States
True
False
41
“Big Four” were enthusiastic about Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points and included most of them in Treaty of Versailles.
False
True
42
To help pay the costs of the war, Congress
encouraged meatless Tuesdays
lowered taxes.
sold Liberty Bonds
outlawed unions
43
The roots of World War I date back to the
1860s
1840s
1850s
1870s
44
To protect themselves against artillery fire, troops in World War I began
digging trenches
using bayonets
building obstacles.
throwing grenades
45
President Wilson’s peace plan was known as the
Sussex Pledge
Fourteen Points.
Treaty of Versailles
Zimmermann telegram.
46
Warren G. Harding's sentiments of returning to normalcy struck a chord with voters, and he won the election of 1920
False
True
47
The “Big Four” attended the peace conference at the end of WW1 were the leaders from the United States, Britain, France,
Germany.
Austria-Hungary.
Russia.
Italy.
48
The British entered World War I when German troops crossed into Belgium
True
False
49
On November 11, 1918, the fighting stopped because of the signing of an armistice, or
reparation.
acknowledgment of guilt.38
peace treaty.
truce
50
In 1898 Germany began to build a navy to challenge _____ naval strength
America’s
Great Britain’s
Spain’s
France’s
51
Leaders of the woman suffrage movement such as Jane Addams urged President Wilson to
attack Germany
attack Russia.
join the Allies
remain neutral
52
In World War I, the Central Powers included
Germany and Russia
Britain and France
Britain and the United States
Germany and Austria-Hungary.