Slides: World War I

Match

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

Multiple Choice

At the start of WWI, the US:

• Immediately sided with the Central Powers

• Immediately sided with the Allied Powers

• Was a member of the Triple Alliance

• Remained neutral

Multiple Choice

What does "unrestricted submarine warfare" mean?

• German submarines attacked ANY Allied ship.

• German submarines attacked ANY Central Power ships.

• French u boats attacked military ships.

• British air craft carriers attacked Central Power ships.

Multiple Choice

Why did the Zimmerman note cause outrage among Americans?

• It revealed Mexico was getting ready to enter the war on the German side.

• It promised Mexico that Germany would help it reclaim territory in the U.S. if the United States entered the war against Germany.

• Zimmermann was passing American secrets to Germany with the help of Mexican leaders.

• It contained secret messages sent by American leaders its commanders on European battlefields.

Multiple Select

Which two factors below did NOT serve as reasons for US entry into World War I?

• The Zimmerman Note

• German Unrestricted submarine warfare

• Cultural ties with Britain and France

• A fondness for the German kaiser

• To support nuclear proliferation

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 did Wilson believe about navigation of seas?

• The US should dominate navigation

• There should be freedom of the seas

• The allies should have free access

• There should be a number of trade barriers

Multiple Choice

What organization did Wilson want to establish?

• United Nations
• European Union
• League of Nations

• NAFTA
• North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Multiple Choice

How quickly did America join the League of Nations?

• Never
• Immediately
• At the start of WWII

• 1918
• 1945

Multiple Choice

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

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

• Self Determination for nations

Multiple Choice

The way that World War I ended allowed for _______ to take root in Germany.

• Moderation

• Isolationism

• Contrarianism

• Pacifism

• Fascism

Multiple Select

Which of the following were provisions of the Treaty of Versailles:

• Germany was blamed for the war

• Germany had to pay reparations

• Germany was demilitarized

• Germany's colonies were taken away

• Germany was given back control of the Alsace-Lorraine

Match

Match the following about details of the Treaty of Versailles after WWI ended?

• Blame Germany (100%)

• Pay Reparations to Western Europe

• Reduce Armies 100,000

• Removed Territories from Germany's empire

B.

R.

A.

T.

• B.

• R.

• A.

• T.

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

Following World War I, hyperinflation occurred in Germany because of its decision to:

• Help Austria-Hungary recover

• Rebuild its military

• Establish a new government

• Print money to stimulate economic growth

Multiple Choice

The concept of "stabbed in the back" refers to:

• The Russian army being withdrawn from the war

• The French backstabbing Germany at the Paris Peace Conference

• The German army being sabotaged by politicians

• A friend talking trash behind your back

Multiple Choice

The original members of the Nazi Party were:

• Members of the middle class bourgeoisie

• Aristocrats from the Junker class

• Officers in the Austrian Army

• Unemployed war veterans from the working class