World War I Test

Front

Which two countries were the primary members of the Central Powers during World War I?

Back

Germany & Austria-Hungary

Front

What type of combat involved soldiers creating long, deep ditches for protection, resulting in little movement of battle lines during World War I?

Back

Trench Warfare

Front

Which group did France, Britain, and Russia belong to during the First World War?

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Allied Powers

Front

During World War I, what was the name given to the area that separated opposing armies' trenches?

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No Man's land

Front

What was the British ship sunk by Germany, killing over 1,000 passengers and 128 Americans?

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Lusitania

Front

The American governments Committee on Public Information was created in WW1 to . . . .

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to create propaganda, and persuade people to support the war.

Front

The Selective Service Act REQUIRED

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Required all men in the U.S. between the ages of 21 and 30 to register for the military (draft)

Front

What are the name of the acts that made it illegal to criticize the U.S. involvement in the war or encourage draft resisters?

Back

Espionage and Sedition Acts

Front

During World War I, posters were widely used to influence public opinion. What is the main purpose of the poster shown here?

Back

Spreading propaganda

Front

What evidence shows that the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations were not successful in preventing future conflicts?

Back

Germany regained power, the Treaty was ineffective, and WWII started under Hitler.