WWI Introduction

WWI - Introduction

Patrick Henry Navy JROTC

Multiple Choice

Any position or situation in which no action can be taken or progress made; deadlock;

• Compromise

• Headway

• Stalemate

• Standby

Poll

How much do you know about World War I?

• Expert- I am a World War I guru.

• Knowledgeable- I know quite a bit.

• Rookie- I feel like a newbie

• Novice- I need to learn it all!

Multiple Choice

What was the main focus of President Taft and Wilson’s administrations?

• Acquisition of land dominated by the British

• Domestic affairs

• Foreign diplomacy

• Dominance of the seas

Multiple Choice

President Wilson wanted the U.S. to stay neutral, but most Americans supported ________ and ________.

• Italy; France

• Serbia; Britain

• France; Germany

• Britain; France

Multiple Choice

The Triple Entente (________) included Russia, Serbia, Britain and ________.

• Allies; France

• Central Powers; Germany

• Allies; Germany

• Central Powers; Greece

Multiple Choice

Who were the two main enemies at sea?

• French, British

• Russian, German

• French, Italian

• British, German

Open Ended

Why did the U.S. embark on a major ship-building effort in 1916?