Why did the Zimmerman Telegram cause outrage among Americans?

Germany promised Mexico territory if they joined the war

The Food Administration was responsible for which of the following?

Conserved food and increased the nation’s food supply

What effect did World War I have on women?

More than one million women entered the workforce

World War I was a total war in the sense that

The nations involved devoted all their resources to it

What was the impact of the Great Migration?

African Americans moved in large numbers to the North

How did the Zimmerman Telegram affect American neutrality?

It led to strong public support for U.S. entry into the war

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

freedom of speech could be curbed in wartime

When World War I began, the official United States policy was

To remain militarily and politically neutral

Wilson ended up having to compromise with the other members of the Big Four because

They wanted revenge against the Central Powers.

What was the role of the United States in the League of Nations?

The US was key to building the League, but never joined

What was the impact of the publication of the Zimmerman letter?

American public opinion was outraged against Germany

How did Congress ensure the U.S. had enough troops in World War I?

By instituting a draft under the Selective Service Act

“Selling” the war to the American people was the task of

the Committee on Public Information

Which of the following statements about the Treaty of Versailles is NOT true?

The US ratified the treaty in 1919 after a long debate

World War I was more destructive than earlier wars for what reason?

Modern 20th century weapons were more deadly

The entry of the United States into World War I

Added hundreds of thousands of troops to the Allied cause

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1
Why did the Zimmerman Telegram cause outrage among Americans?
Germany promised Mexico territory if they joined the war
Zimmerman was passing American secrets to Germany
Mexico was getting ready to enter the war on the German side
It contained secret messages sent by American leaders
2
The Food Administration was responsible for which of the following?
Purchased weapons and equipment for the war
Gave support for the war effort through posters and speeches
Conserved food and increased the nation’s food supply
Encouraged people to eat more food in order to win the war
3
What effect did World War I have on women?
Women continued working at home
More than one million women entered the workforce
Women were not allowed to go out in public
Women were allowed to accompany the men into war
4
What famous phrase came from the Schenck decision?
"peace without victory"
"necessary and proper"
"a clear and present danger"
"separate but equal"
5
World War I was a total war in the sense that
It brought great suffering to civilians
The nations involved devoted all their resources to it
New technologies played a large part in the war
Nations from all over the world were involved
6
This was the organization created that would defend each other against aggressors
United Nations
Versailles League
League of Nations
Justice League
7
What was the impact of the Great Migration?
African Americans moved up North for the winter
African Americans moved back to the South to sharecrop
African Americans moved in large numbers to the West
African Americans moved in large numbers to the North
8
What is the term used to describe a policy of keeping an army prepared for war?
Imperialism
Nationalism
Patriotism
Militarism
9
What was the immediate result of trench warfare?
An easy victory for the Allied Powers
Massive deadlock
Fewer casualties on both sides
An easy victory for the Central Powers
10
How did the Zimmerman Telegram affect American neutrality?
It led to strong public support for U.S. entry into the war
It led the Allies to beg the US to support their war effort
It made American leaders resolved to safeguard neutrality
It led the United States to attack Mexico
11
Which agency was responsible for implementing “meatless”, “wheatless”, and “sweetless” days?
The War Industries Board
The Committee on Public Information
The FBI
The Food Administration
12
In the case Schenck v. the United States, the Supreme Court ruled that
the Sedition Act was unconstitutional
the draft was unconstitutional
the right to bear arms could be limited for immigrants
freedom of speech could be curbed in wartime
13
What was the battle strategy in which soldiers fought from deep pits dug in the earth called?
Total War
Bombing campaign
Alliance System
Trench Warfare
14
When World War I began, the official United States policy was
To remain militarily and politically neutral
To support the Central Powers by providing war materials
To enter on the side of the Allied Powers
To enter on the side of the Central Powers
15
Wilson ended up having to compromise with the other members of the Big Four because
They wanted revenge against the Central Powers.
They were angry that the U.S. had joined the war.
They were jealous of the support he received in Europe.
They had more authority than the U.S.
16
What was the role of the United States in the League of Nations?
The other countries didn’t need the US to build the League
The US built the League as a bridge between other countries
The US was key to building the League, but never joined
The US immediately joined in order to secure world peace
17
Which individual was in charge of the War Industries Board?
Herbert Hoover
Theodore Roosevelt
George Creel
Bernard Baruch
18
What was the impact of the publication of the Zimmerman letter?
American public opinion was outraged against Germany
The U.S. Senate immediately declared war on Germany
The U.S. paid Mexico compensation for its lost territories
Mexico allied with Germany in WW1
19
How did Congress ensure the U.S. had enough troops in World War I?
Allowed African Americans to serve
Allowed women to serve
Congress offered free land to everyone that served
By instituting a draft under the Selective Service Act
20
“Selling” the war to the American people was the task of
the War Industries Board
Congress
the War Propaganda Board
the Committee on Public Information
21
Which area was known as “the powder keg” of Europe?
Austria-Hungary
The Balkan Peninsula
Russia
The Ottoman Empire
22
Who was forced to assume sole responsibility for the war under the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Italy
23
What is the term for compensation paid for damage caused by war?
war crimes
debt
charges
reparations
24
Which of the following statements about the Treaty of Versailles is NOT true?
Germany's military was reduced in size
It was the 1919 treaty that formally ended World War I
Germany was required to take full responsibility for the war
The US ratified the treaty in 1919 after a long debate
25
Propaganda was used during World War 1 for the following reasons EXCEPT
Vilify the enemy
Political support
Economic support
Recruitment & Enlistment
26
What was the name of Woodrow Wilson’s program for peace that he proposed after WWI?
The Fourteen Points
The Paris Peace Accords
The Central-Allied Treaty
The Warsaw Pact
27
Which of the following is NOT one of the long-term causes of World War I?
Famine
Militarism
Imperialism
Nationalism
28
World War I was more destructive than earlier wars for what reason?
Airplanes could drop atomic bombs
Armies were more ruthless
It lasted longer than any other war ever
Modern 20th century weapons were more deadly
29
All of these factors contributed to soldiers developing shell shock EXCEPT?
War itself
Battle fatigue
Constant bombardment
Submarine warfare
30
The entry of the United States into World War I
Did not affect the war’s outcome
Infused much-needed cash into the Allied war effort
Made German soldiers fight much harder than they had before
Added hundreds of thousands of troops to the Allied cause
31
Which of the MAIN causes best explains why the war spread to many nations throughout the world?
Nationalism
Imperialism
Alliances
Militarism

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