WWI - Ch 7 - Lesson 1

Open Ended

If the United States were attacked today, what countries would come to our defense?

Open Ended

What do you think was the cause of World War I?

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

What was the result of alliances between European countries against one another?

• France and Russia went to war with one another.

• Germany invaded Poland.

• Countries began to engage in militarism.

• America sought to intervene in European affairs.

Multiple Choice

Why did England seek to forge alliances with France and Russia?

• because Russia and France had declared war on Austria-Hungary

• because President Wilson encouraged England to regulate European alliances

• because President Wilson encouraged England to regulate European alliances

• because Germany was creating a naval fleet that threatened the British navy

Multiple Choice

The desire to promote one's own country's culture and interests above all other nations is called _______.

• culturalism

• nationalism

• militarism

• imperialism

Multiple Choice

The crisis in the Balkans represented a clash between which two ideals that were emerging in Europe?

• nationalism and imperialism

• alliances and militarism

• cultural integrity and integration

• socialism and capitalism

Multiple Choice

Austria-Hungary's annexation of Bosnia in 1908 had what effect on the empire's relations with the Slavic people?

• The Slavic population of Austria-Hungary appealed to Russia to invade the country and reunite the Slavic people.

• The Slavic population in Austria-Hungary hailed the action as a triumph for the Slavic people.

• Slavs wanted Austria-Hungary to annex Serbia in order to improve relations with Russia.

• Slavs felt that Austria-Hungary had no intention of giving them independence.

Multiple Choice

What event in 1914 triggered the beginning of World War I?

• the unification of Germany

• the annexation of Bosnia

• the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary

• the creation of the Ireland

Multiple Choice

What were the European alliances that were triggered when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia?

• Russia and France allied with Serbia against Austria-Hungary and Germany.

• France allied with Bosnia and Russia against Serbia, Germany, and Austria-Hungary.

Multiple Choice

What was the Zimmermann telegram?

• the telegram to Mexico from Germany promising to give Mexico land lost to the U.S. if they joined the war

• the telegram sent to the U.S. stating that German U-boat attacks on passenger ships in war zones would continue

• the telegram granting the U.S. certain concessions from the German government

• the telegram from Germany to England stating that Germany had declared war on the U.S.

Multiple Choice

What was the final German act that caused the United States to declare war on Germany?

• the sinking of the Lusitania

• the Zimmermann telegram

• the German alliance with Austria-Hungary

• the sinking of six American ships by German submarines

Multiple Choice

How did the unification of the German states and the emergence of the German Empire lead to tensions in Europe?

• Several countries feared that Germany would invade them and begin to create alliances.

• Many countries were outraged that Germany had signed an alliance with France.

• Russia began invading neighboring Slavic countries to create its own empire.

• England declared war on Germany for its invasion of France.

Multiple Choice

Europe is divided into which two alliances?

• Triple Entente (Allied Powers) & Triple Alliance (Central Powers)

• Warsaw Pact & NATO

• Axis Powers & Allied Powers

• Roundheads & Cavilers

Multiple Choice

Who is the leader of Germany during WWI?

• Kaiser Wilhelm II

• Otto von Bismarck

• Adolf Hitler

• Johannes Gutenberg

Multiple Choice

Who is assassinated in 1914 to start WWI?

• Archduke Ferdinand

• Kaiser Wilhelm II

• Sultan Mehmed V

• Prince Henry of Wales

Multiple Choice

Who was the leader of the United States during WWI?

• Woodrow Wilson

• Nicolas II

• Kaiser Wilhelm II

• Franklin Roosevelt

Multiple Choice

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

• Allies; France

• Central Powers; Germany

• Allies; Germany

• Central Powers; Greece