WWI & TREATY OF VERSAILLES

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the complexity of the causes of World War I?

• The causes were simple and easy to identify.

• The causes were complicated and intertwined with the histories of the countries involved.

• The war started suddenly without any prior tensions.

• Only one event led to the outbreak of World War I.

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is when a countries are trying to be the best.

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Match the following

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

belief in strong military

Two or more countries agree to defend each other

Belief that taking new territory increases your power

Strong love for one’s country.

assassination

and started WWI

• belief in strong military

• Two or more countries agree to defend each other

• Belief that taking new territory increases your power

• Strong love for one’s country.

• assassination

  and started WWI

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Match the following cause for WWI with its definition

• The policy of building up the tools of war, such as ships, weapons, and soldiers

• Agreements to come to the aid of another nation if they attack or are attacked by a rival nation.

• Countries/Empires used their power to secure raw resources, land, and labor in less industrialized nations/territories

• The belief that one's nation should take priority over the interests of foreign countries or minority groups.

Militarism

Alliances

Imperialism

Nationalism

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

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Place the cause of WWI under the correct heading.

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Alliances

Imperialism

Nationalism

Militarism

Assassination

July Crisis

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Match the following

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

belief in strong military

Two or more countries agree to defend each other

Belief that taking new territory increases your power

Strong love for one’s country.

• belief in strong military

• Two or more countries agree to defend each other

• Belief that taking new territory increases your power

• Strong love for one’s country.

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WWII began in Europe when Germany invaded ​ ​ ​

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Causes of World War I

World War I, also known as the Great War, occurred from 1914 to 1918. It involved many countries around the world. The war started due to several reasons, such as ​

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, where countries built up their armies and navies, and

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, where people felt very proud and sometimes superior because of their country. These feelings led to ​

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, with nations wanting more land and power.

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militarism

nationalism

imperialism

alliances

assassination

Central Powers

Allies

Archduke Francis Ferdinand

tanks

airplanes

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Match the causes with their effects.

• Britain and the U.S. read the Zimmerman telegraph

• German U-Boats sink the R.M.S. Lusitania

• The U.S. declares war on Germany and enters WWI

• Germany and the Allied Powers agreed to an armistice in November of 1918

• The Treaty of Versailles harshly punished Germany

U.S. government is angered and close to declaring war on Germany

President Woodrow Wilson warns Germany to stop sinking passenger ships

Industry and factory production significantly increases, causing unemployment to decrease

The Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919

Germany was forced to pay money to Allied countries, have weapons taken away, and lose land.

• U.S. government is angered and close to declaring war on Germany

• President Woodrow Wilson warns Germany to stop sinking passenger ships

• Industry and factory production significantly increases, causing unemployment to decrease

• The Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919

• Germany was forced to pay money to Allied countries, have weapons taken away, and lose land.

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The acronym historians use to explain the 4 major causes of WWI is known as M.A.I.N. with each letter standing for a factor that caused the outbreak of war.



M stood for​

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A stood for ​

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I stood for ​

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N stood for ​

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.​ ​

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Militarism

Alliances

Imperialism

Nationalism

Monarchy

Anarchy

Individualism

Neutralism

Materialism

Austria-Hungary

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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of ​

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by a ​

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nationalist sparked the war.

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Austria

Serbian

Germany

France

Russia

Italy

German

Austrian

Serbia

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Nationalism is the ​

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that each​

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group should have its own ​

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and that they should promote their own nation’s ​

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belief

ethnic

nation

interests

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Match the following causes of World War I:

• The spark that ignited the "tinderbox"

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

• Militarism

• Alliances

Assassination of Franz Ferdinand

Belief that one's country was better than others

Expanding empires

Build up of armed forces

Agreements between countries

• Assassination of Franz Ferdinand

• Belief that one's country was better than others

• Expanding empires

• Build up of armed forces

• Agreements between countries

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The

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was the catalyst of the start of World War I.

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assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

the USS Maine explosion

attacks on merchant ships by German-Uboats

Treaty of Versailles

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Which was not a cause of WW1?

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nationalism

imperialism

militarism

isolationism

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Match the causes of the WW1 to their definitions.

• the belief that one’s country should maintain a strong military

• an agreement based on mutual interest, such as trade or defense

• a country extends its power into other territories for economic or political gain

• an intense feeling of pride for one’s own country

Militarism

Alliance

Imperialism

Nationalism

• Militarism

• Alliance

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were reasons for increased militarism in Europe between 1870 and 1914?

• Competition to build up armies and navies

• Desire for peace and diplomacy

• Reduction in military spending

• Disarmament agreements

Open Ended

Explain how militarism contributed to the tensions leading up to World War I.

Multiple Choice

Which countries were part of the Central Powers during World War I?

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Ottoman Empire

• Great Britain, France, Russia, Serbia

• Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece

• United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand

Multiple Choice

Based on the map, which countries were considered neutral during World War I?

• Spain, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria

• Great Britain, France, Russia

• Turkey, Ottoman Empire, Italy

Open Ended

How did imperialism contribute to distrust among European countries before World War I?

Multiple Choice

What was one major effect of nationalism in Europe before World War I?

• It led to a strong sense of pride and superiority among nations.

• It encouraged countries to avoid expanding their empires.

• It promoted peace and cooperation among European nations.

• It reduced the desire for independence among ethnic groups.

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Which of the following statements about nationalism in Serbia and Bosnia before World War I are correct?

• Nationalism was especially high in Serbia and Bosnia.

• The Slavic population in these regions wanted independence from Austria-Hungary.

• Nationalistic feelings in these areas had no impact on the start of World War I.

• The desire for independence contributed to tensions in the region.

Open Ended

Explain how the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand led to the outbreak of World War I.

Multiple Choice

Who was Archduke Franz Ferdinand accompanied by in the 1910 photograph?

• His wife, Sophie, and three children

• His military advisors

• His parents and siblings

• His political allies

Multiple Choice

What was one significant result of America's entry into World War I?

• It gave the Allies the extra power needed to defeat the Central Powers.

• It caused the Central Powers to win the war.

• It led to the immediate end of the war.

• It resulted in fewer casualties in Europe.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a reason why European empire building in Asia and Africa helped lead to World War I?

• Europeans felt fierce pride in their countries.

• They had developed strong militaries to protect their colonies.

• European countries had built up resentments towards one another and had joined alliances to protect themselves.

• European countries sought peaceful resolutions to conflicts.

Open Ended

Describe the concerns of Woodrow Wilson and David Lloyd George regarding the punishment of Germany after World War I.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the Treaty of Versailles is/are correct?

• It was signed in Versailles, France on June 28, 1919.

• It officially ended World War I.

• It was mainly negotiated and written by the leaders of the Allies.

• Germany had significant input in writing the treaty.

Open Ended

Explain how the Treaty of Versailles contributed to the end of World War I and its impact on Germany.

Multiple Choice

Who were the 'Big Four' leaders involved in the Treaty of Versailles negotiations?

• Woodrow Wilson, David Lloyd George, Georges Clemenceau, Vittorio Orlando

• Woodrow Wilson, Winston Churchill, Georges Clemenceau, Vittorio Orlando

• David Lloyd George, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Georges Clemenceau, Vittorio Orlando

• Woodrow Wilson, David Lloyd George, Georges Clemenceau, Benito Mussolini

Multiple Choice

Which consequence of the Treaty of Versailles had the greatest impact on Germany's economy?

• Loss of land rich in natural resources

• Limitation of military

• Payment of reparations

• Loss of colonies

Multiple Choice

Based on the map, which territories did Germany lose after World War I according to the Treaty of Versailles?

• Saarland, Danzig, and Eupen-Malmedy

• Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg

• Warsaw, Prague, and Vienna

• Netherlands, Denmark, and Switzerland

Multiple Choice

Why was it difficult for Germany to pay the $33 billion in reparations imposed by the Treaty of Versailles?

• Germany had to rebuild its own economy and infrastructure

• Germany refused to pay reparations

• Germany was not affected by the war

• Germany had a surplus of resources

Open Ended

How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to resentment among Germans and set the stage for future conflict?

Open Ended

What does the excerpt from the German newspaper reveal about German attitudes toward the Treaty of Versailles on the day it was signed?

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson, what do you think was the most significant cause of World War I and why?