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1
Why is this propaganda poster from 1917 encouraging Americans to "plant and raise" vegetables?
The United States was at war against Japan.
The Dust Bowl had destroyed most farmland in the U.S
There was a lack of farmers in the country.
All available food was needed to support the war effort
2
The woman pictured here is drawing attention to the fact that
The United States failed to join the League of Nations.
Wilson promised to help the Germans create a democratic govt
women in the U.S could not vote when Wilson was President.
the United States failed to support Germany in World War I.
3
Having shot down 29 enemy planes, he was America's leading ace in the war.
Eddie Rickenbacker
Alvin York
Alfred Rickenbacker
John J. Pershing
4
During World War I, new weapons such as ___ had the GREATEST impact on mechanized warfare.
submarines and tanks
machine guns and cannons
tanks and airplanes
submarines and machine guns
5
What caused widespread starvation in Germany?
the devaluation of German currency
a severe drought
the British blockade
the Allied bombing of German farms
6
Which of the following was a result of the Selective Service Act?
Men were required to register for military service.
Women could serve in combat positions.
African Americans could not become Army officers.
Troops were segregated by race.
7
Where was the assassination that triggered World War I?
Belgium
Ottoman Empire
Bosnia
Alsace-Lorraine
8
The United States emergence as a world power was due to
World War II.
The Spanish-American War.
World War I.
The Great Depression.
9
The Espionage Act of 1917 and the Sedition Act of 1918 showed that Americans
were fearful of possible German activity in the U.S
were targeting minorities as scapegoats for causing the war
were fearful of the French presence in the country
were fearful of Communist influences in the government
10
The Espionage and Sedition Acts affected freedom of speech because they
forced the repeal of the first amendment
allowed the gov. to silence ideas that challenged it
promoted biased ideas designed to sway people's thinking
forced restaurant owners to offer "liberty sandwiches"
11
Who rejected Wilson's "Fourteen Points" peace plan?
the League of Nations
Allied leaders
the Germans
the U.S. Senate
12
Which of the following nations was not a member of the "Big Four"?
Italy
Great Britain
France
Russia
13
Which of the following was not a cause of World War I?
imperialist competition
American isolationism
the stockpiling of weapons
European nationalism
14
The policy that kept the United States out of the war for three years was called
nationalism.
the alliance system.
neutrality.
the convoy system.
15
What did the United States use to overcome the threat of German U-boats?
a fleet of American submarines
ships flying neutral flags
groups of guarded ships
airplanes
16
The U.S. president depicted in this cartoon published at the end of World War I was
Franklin Roosevelt.
Harry Truman.
Calvin Coolidge.
Woodrow Wilson.
17
"The Fourteen Points"
provided secret aid to the U.K before the US entered the war
warned Americans not to travel on European ships.
were issued by Wilson as a basis for a lasting peace.
was a declaration of US neutrality.
18
How did life change for women in the United States after World War I started?
More women got jobs outside the home.
More women had children.
Women lost the right to vote.
Women began to earn more than men.
19
The war might have involved only two nations, Austria-Hungary andSerbia, if not for
the alliance system
the American Expeditionary Force.
propaganda
imperialism.
20
During World War I, the western front in Europe was characterized by
the breakdown of the Russian defense.
trench warfare.
unrestricted submarine warfare.
constant movement of troops.
21
The Treaty of Versailles overlooked the importance of
treating all nations justly, including the losers of a war.
nations like the U.S in internationalpeace-keeping org.
crippling nations that might prove dangerous in the future.
identifying the guilty party in a war
22
The Schlieffen Plan was effective because it
allowed Germany to fight on two fronts at once.
allowed Germany to drive quickly toward the French capital
prevented ships from entering waters around Britain
resulted in years of trench warfare
23
What was issued by the German govt to appease the U.S. and end unrestricted submarine warfare?
The Zimmerman Telegram
The Schlieffen Plan
The Lusitania Doctrine
The Sussex Pledge
24
These people opposed World War I because they perceived all wars as evil.
nationalism
pacifists
conscientious objector
socialists
25
Which of these is considered the "spark" that began World War I?
Imperialistic competition among European nations.
The growth of European nationalism.
The assassination of the heir to the Austrian throne.
Military build-up in industrialized countries.
26
Admiral Sims convinced the British to use this as a hindrance to German U-boats
convoy system
trench warfare
lobbying for better ships
Zimmerman Note
27
What reason did Senators give for opposing U.S. membership in the League of Nations?
It would drain American finances.
It would lead to international instability.
It would drag the United States into European conflicts.
It would interfere with free-trade agreements.
28
His assassination sparked World War I.
Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Archduke Fritz Ferdinand
Archduke Frank Ferdinand
29
Which Congressional law was challenged in the Supreme Court case, Schenck v. United States?
The Sedition Act.
The Volstead Act.
The 17th Amendment.
The Federal Reserve Act.
30
The cartoon seen here was probably drawn by someone who felt that the United States
should join the League of Nations.
was taking advantage of smaller nations.
should not enter World War I.
should not join the League of Nations
31
The Espionage Act of 1917 and the Sedition Act of 1918 showed that Americans
were fearful of the French presence in the country.
were targeting minorities as scapegoats for causing the war.
were fearful of Communist influences in the government.
were fearful of possible German activity in the U.S.
32
Which of these provisions was included in the Treaty of Versailles (1919)?
the removal of all barriers to free trade
self-determination of all people
the establishment of the League of Nations
European disarmament
33
This American poster from 1917 is suggesting that the United States
is far enough away from the conflict raging in Europe.
should fight Germany to protect the borders of the U.S.
should stay out of European affairs.
will be invaded by a simian army.
34
Because militarism had been a major cause of the war, the framers of the Treaty of Versailles
barred Germany from maintaining an army
stripped Germany of its colonies in the Pacific.
required Germany to pay reparations for war damages.
forced Germany to accept sole responsibility for the war
35
When World War I began, the official United States policy was
to enter on the side of the Allied Powers.
to support the Central Powers by providing war materials.
to remain militarily and politically neutral
to enter on the side of the Central Powers.
36
Which was a major cause for the entry of the U.S. into World War I?
Russia's decision to leave the war
Germany's invasion of Belgium
the desire to collect reparations
Germany's decision to resume unrestricted submarine warfare
37
He commanded the American Expeditionary Force (AEF).
General John J. Pershing
General Douglas MacArthur
General Omar Bradley
General George Patton
38
The picture shown suggests that the United States
should stop sinking enemy passenger ships.
does not need to get involved in European affairs.
needs to prevent German U-boats from doing further harm.
will have its patience rewarded for staying out of war.
39
Which of these is considered the "spark" that began World War I?
The assassination of the heir to the Austrian throne.
Imperialistic competition among European nations.
Military build-up in industrialized countries.
The growth of European nationalism.
40
"The world must be made safe for democracy." This statement was made in 1917 by
Woodrow Wilson
Calvin Coolidge
Herbert Hoover
Theodore Roosevelt
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These people opposed World War I because they saw it as an imperialist struggle.
socialists
conscientious objector
pacifists
nationalism
