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1
According to the cartoon, the U.S. non participation in the League of Nations
made the League of Nations effective in world affairs
made it possible for countries like Italy to join
made the League of Nations ineffective in world affairs
was made possible by Germany's defeat in WW I
2
These people opposed World War I because they saw it as an imperialist struggle.
imperialism
socialists
pacifists
nationalism
3
The woman pictured here is drawing attention to the fact that
women in the U.S could not vote when Wilson was President.
the United States failed to support Germany in World War I.
The United States failed to join the League of Nations.
Wilson promised to help the Germans create a democratic govt
4
In 1914, this alliance consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire
Triple Entente
Allies
Central Powers
Triple Alliance
5
Having shot down 29 enemy planes, he was America's leading ace in the war.
Alfred Rickenbacker
John J. Pershing
Eddie Rickenbacker
Alvin York
6
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.
7
Which Congressional law was challenged in the Supreme Court case, Schenck v. United States?
The Sedition Act.
The Volstead Act.
The Federal Reserve Act.
The 17th Amendment.
8
Although American women served in the navy, marines, and Army Corps of Nurses, they were not subject to this.
Sedition Act
convoy system
mechanized warfare
Selective Service Act
9
This required men to register with the government in order to be randomly selected for military service.
selective service act
conscientious objector
Alvin York
Sedition act
10
This propaganda poster suggestds that the United States
will be invaded by a simian army.
should fight Germany to protect the borders of the U.S.
is far enough away from the conflict raging in Europe.
should stay out of European affairs.
11
This British liner was sunk by a German U-Boat
Maine
Lusitania
Poseidon
Titanic
12
Which of these provisions was included in the Treaty of Versailles (1919)?
self-determination of all people
the removal of all barriers to free trade
the establishment of the League of Nations
European disarmament
13
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
14
He commanded the American Expeditionary Force (AEF).
General George Patton
General John J. Pershing
General Omar Bradley
General Douglas MacArthur
15
Of the following, the most compelling reason for the U.S. to enter the war was
a desire to become more involved in the affairs of Europe
a moral obligation to halt the refugee crisis in Belgium
the outrage of American citizens over German submarine warfare
concern over the repayment of Allied debts to American banks
16
closely linked with industrialization, this long term cause of the war involved a contest for colonies
militarism
imperialism
nationalism
socialists
17
The cartoon depicted here was probably drawn by someone who felt that the United States
was taking advantage of smaller nations.
should not join the League of Nations
should join the League of Nations.
should not enter World War I.
18
This began with the introduction of the tank and airplane as weapons
conscientious objector
convoy system
Selective Service Act
mechanized warfare
19
"The Fourteen Points"
was a declaration of US neutrality.
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.
20
These people opposed World War I because they perceived all wars as evil.
nationalism
pacifists
socialists
imperialism
21
What caused widespread starvation in Germany?
the British blockade
the devaluation of German currency
the Allied bombing of German farms
a severe drought
22
Which weapons of mechanized warfare were introduced in World War I?
Battlefront trenches
hydrogen bombs
airplanes and tanks
pistols and bayonets
23
The policy that kept the United States out of the war for three years was called
the convoy system.
nationalism.
neutrality.
the alliance system.
24
Which of the following was not a cause of World War I?
European nationalism
imperialist competition
the stockpiling of weapons
American isolationism
25
Where did the assassination that triggered World War I occur?
Belgium
Bosnia
Alsace-Lorraine
Ottoman Empire
26
Which of the following was a result of the Selective Service Act?
Troops were segregated by race.
Men were required to register for military service.
Women could serve in combat positions.
African Americans could not become Army officers.
27
This long term cause of the war involved the development of the armed forces and their use as a tool of diplomacy
militarism
imperialism
pacifists
nationalism
28
In 1914, this alliance consisted of France, Great Britain and Russia
The Central Powers
Triple Alliance
Triple Entente
The Allies
29
The Battle of the Somme, this resulted in the exchange of seven miles of territory at the cost of 1.2 million casualties
No man's land
trench warfare
militarism
total warfare
30
Which of the following actions would have been illegal under the Espionage and Sedition Acts?
encouraging others to avoid registering for Selective Service
dismissing workers who had German last names
joining labor groups that worked with management for better wages
writing editorials criticizing antiwar lawmakers
31
What was issued by the German govt to appease the U.S. and end unrestricted submarine warfare?
The Lusitania Doctrine
The Schlieffen Plan
The Zimmerman Telegram
The Sussex Pledge
32
The war might have involved only two nations, Austria-Hungary and Serbia, if not for
the American Expeditionary Force.
the alliance system
propaganda
imperialism.
33
What did the United States use to overcome the threat of German U-boats?
groups of guarded ships
a fleet of American submarines
ships flying neutral flags
airplanes
34
During World War I, the western front in Europe was characterized by
unrestricted submarine warfare.
constant movement of troops.
trench warfare.
the breakdown of the Russian defense.
35
This term describes a person who opposes warfare on moral grounds
religious
pacifists
conscientious objector
socialists
36
This long term cause of the war encouraged competitiveness between nations, encouraged ethnic groups to create nations
imperialism
Allies
nationalism
militarism
37
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 rather than hamburgers
38
Why is this propaganda poster from 1917 encouraging Americans to "plant and raise" vegetables?
The United States was at war against Japan.
All available food was needed to support the war effort
There was a lack of farmers in the country.
The Dust Bowl had destroyed most farmland in the U.S
39
What role did John J. Pershing serve during World War I?
registering eligible men for Selective Service
capturing over one hundred German prisoners
organizing the convoy system in the Atlantic Ocean
leading the American Expeditionary Force
40
How did life change for women in the United States after World War I started?
More women had children.
More women got jobs outside the home.
Women began to earn more than men.
Women lost the right to vote.
41
The Treaty of Versailles overlooked the importance of
including powerful nations like the U.S in international peace-keeping org.
identifying the guilty party in a war
treating all nations justly, including the losers of a war.
crippling nations that might prove dangerous in the future.
42
Who rejected Wilson's "Fourteen Points" peace plan?
Allied leaders
the U.S. Senate
the Germans
the League of Nations
43
During World War I, new weapons such as ___ had the GREATEST impact on mechanized warfare.
machine guns and cannons
submarines and machine guns
tanks and airplanes
submarines and tanks
44
The Schlieffen Plan was effective because it
prevented ships from entering waters around Britain
allowed Germany to fight on two fronts at once.
allowed Germany to drive quickly toward the French capital
resulted in years of trench warfare
45
The picture shown suggests that the United States
must prevent German U-boats from doing further harm.
will have its patience rewarded for staying out of war.
does not need to get involved in European affairs.
should stop sinking enemy passenger ships.
46
This involved merchant vessels traveling in large groups with naval ships acting as guards
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker
mechanized warfare
wolf packs
convoy system
47
This contained a suggestion of an alliance between Mexico and Germany that deeply angered the American people.
Zimmerman note
Schlieffen plan
the Del Lome letter
Wilson's 14 points
48
Because militarism had been a major cause of the war, the framers of the Treaty of Versailles
stripped Germany of its colonies in the Pacific.
required Germany to pay reparations for war damages.
barred Germany from maintaining an army
forced Germany to accept sole responsibility for the war
49
What was the purpose of the convoy system?
to protect supply ships against U-boat attacks
to lay underwater mines across the North Sea
to escort U.S. submarines across the Atlantic
to prevent U-boats from leaving German ports
50
Which of these is considered the "spark" that began World War I?
The growth of European nationalism.
Military build-up in industrialized countries.
Imperialistic competition among European nations.
The assassination of the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne.
51
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.
52
Gains made by American women during World War I include
acceptance as full fledged members of the U.S. Army
the beginnings of a movement for women
equal pay for equal work in many war industries
increased support for women's right to vote
53
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 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.
54
American supporters of entry into the war could claim their country was fighting a moral war because
the Zimmerman not was intercepted
U.S. joined the war only after Russia's oppressive monarchy was replaced
African Americans were offered new job opportunities in northern cities
many citizens planted victory gardens and bought war bonds
55
Which of the following nations was not a member of the "Big Four"?
France
Russia
Great Britain
Italy
56
Armed only with a rifle and a revolver, he killed 25 Germans, silenced 35 enemy machine guns and captured 132 prisoners
Audie Murphy
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker
General John J. Pershing
Alvin York