*Ch 16.3 PPT

Multiple Choice

What were the objectives of the lesson?

• Describe how the United States mobilized for war.

• Summarize US battlefield successes.

• Identify the new weapons and medical problems faced in WW I.

• Describe the US offensives and the end of the war.

Multiple Choice

What was the main idea of the United States' involvement in World War I?

• To remain neutral

• To help the Allies achieve victory

• To expand its territory

• To support the Central Powers

Multiple Select

Which of these countries were part of the Allied Powers in World War I? (3 correct)

• Germany

• Great Britain

• Russia

• Austria-Hungary

• France

Multiple Choice

The Schlieffen Plan was designed by the German military to

• Avoid fighting a two front war against Russia and France

• Address U.S. troop deployments in France

• Neutralize Great Britain’s naval control of the North Sea

Multiple Choice

What was the land between two enemy lines called?

• No Man's Land
• His brother's land
• Auntie Anne's Land
• Pen Cattle

Multiple Select

What are the four types of trenches depicted in the image?

• Front line trench

• Support trench

• Reserve trench

• Enemy trench

Multiple Choice

What were some of the challenges faced by soldiers living in the trenches during the war?

• Mud

• Flooding

• Disease

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What were the main characteristics of the First Battle of the Somme?

• High casualties

• Use of tanks

• Air support

• Naval battles

Multiple Choice

Passed by Congress in May 1917, it authorized the draft of young men for military service in Europe. On the first day of its enactment, June 5, 1917, more than 9.6 million Americans registered for the draft and were assigned a number. The government held a “great national lottery” in July to decide the order in which the first draftees would be called into service. Secretary of War Newton D. Baker pulled the first number out of a jar.

• Great Migration

• Selective Service Act

• Espionage Act

• Civil Service Act

Open Ended

The invention of the machine gun brought about the invention of the tank. Why do you think the tank a result of the machine gun?

Categorize

Options (8)

Transports soldiers and broke through stalemates on

the battlefield

Used for scouting the battlefield and the enemy’s location

Chemical weapon of war, led to the need for gas masks

Shoot more rapidly, created the need to dig trenches to protect soldiers

Which characteristic describes the new weapon used in WWI?

AND MATCH THE PICTURE TO THE NAME

Select the correct answer in each column.

Tanks

Airplanes

Poison Gas

Machine Guns

Multiple Choice

What advancements were made to planes during the development of the 1st Air Force?

• Armed with guns

• Fully enclosed design

• Longer travel distances

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What does the image depict about the use of gas in warfare?

• It was only harmful to humans

• Animals were also affected

• Gas masks were ineffective

• Only soldiers used gas masks

Multiple Choice

What are some examples of hazards faced by soldiers during war as mentioned in the image?

• Inhalation of poison gas

• Exposure to sunlight

• Lack of food

• Cold weather

Multiple Choice

What is Trench Foot and how is it caused?

• A condition caused by standing in cold wet trenches

• A type of foot injury from running

• A disease caused by bacteria

• A common cold-related issue

Multiple Choice

Trench foot was a common condition among soldiers in World War One due to prolonged exposure to damp and unsanitary conditions.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The entry of the United States into WWI in 1917

• made no difference; the stalemate continued

• cost the Allies a chance to win the war in that year

• boosted the Allies' war effort and led to their victory

• convinced Russia to drop out of the war

Multiple Select

What are the three main strategies used by the U.S. military at sea during the Convoy System?

• Detecting U-boats

• Laying mines

• Protecting Allied shipping

• Disrupting German shipping

Multiple Choice

What effect did the arrival of the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe have during World War I?

• It led to a decrease in resources for the Allies, making the war more difficult to win.
• It provided a boost in manpower and resources for the Allies, helping to turn the tide of the war.
• It had no significant impact on the outcome of the war.
• It weakened the Allies' position and prolonged the war.

Multiple Choice

Which political party took over during the Russian Revolution in March 1917?

• Tsar Nicholas II's abdication

• Bolshevik party gaining control

• Establishment of a communist government

• Effect on Germany

Multiple Choice

What major event occurred in 1917 that affected the Germans' position in World War I?

• The Americans joined the war

• Russia surrendered to the Germans

• The Germans captured Paris

• The Allies signed a peace treaty

Multiple Choice

What significant action did Alvin York take on October 8, 1918, during World War I?

• He did his duty and was hailed a hero

• He sought exemption from the war

• He killed 25 Germans

• He was promoted to Sergeant

Multiple Choice

What was the goal of Woodrow Wilson's 14 points?

• to achieve world peace
• to punish germany
• to start WW2
• to reward Russia

Multiple Choice

What organization did Wilson want to establish?

• United Nations
• European Union
• League of Nations
• NAFTA

Multiple Choice

What countries were included in the Big Four and attended the peace conference?

• Japan, Russia, Great Britain, and France

• Russia, Germany, Great Britain, and France

• United States, France, Great Britain, and Italy

• France, Germany, Italy, and Great Britain 

Multiple Choice

What treaty officially ended the war?

• Treaty of Versailles
• Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points
• League of Nations
• Hague Accords

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the war guilt clause in the Treaty of Versailles?

• To hold Germany responsible for the damages caused during World War I.

• To absolve Germany of any responsibility for the damages caused during World War I

• To establish a peaceful resolution between Germany and the Allied Powers

• To provide financial aid to Germany for the damages caused during World War I

Multiple Choice

Which was NOT a part of Wilson's 14 Points?

• Eliminating Militraism
• Eliminating Imperialism
• Punishing Germany
• Creating an international peace keeping organization

Multiple Choice

What are reparations?

• Payments Germany was forced to pay
• Repairs and improvements made to Germany
• Money that France would donate to Germany to help rebuild
• Payments that Russia would give to the Ottoman Empire

Multiple Choice

How quickly did America join the League of Nations?

• Never
• Immediately
• At the start of WWII
• 1918

Multiple Choice

What impact did the Treaty of Versailles have on the borders of Europe?

• No impact, all borders remained the same.
• France gave land to Germany.
• The Soviet Union was given more land to keep them from invading the rest of Europe.
• All of the empires of Europe were split up, and many new countries were created.