Ch. 8.7 World War I

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What were the main factors contributing to the tensions in Europe before the war?

• Industrialization

• Nationalism

• Colonialism

• All of the above

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What is conscription and how did it influence militarism in countries?

• A requirement to serve in the military

• A type of military strategy

• A peace treaty

• A form of government

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Militarism means....

• Building up armed forces and getting ready for war
• Having pride in your nation
• Trying to build an empire
• Agreements to help others

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This cartoon represents which cause of World War I?

• Militarism
• Alliances
• Imperialism
• Nationalism

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What were the key factors that contributed to the rise of nationalism in the mid-19th century?

• Ethnicity

• Language

• Culture

• All of the above

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How did imperialism contribute to the outbreak of World War I?

• By promoting free trade among nations

• By reducing tensions through diplomatic relations

• By increasing competition for colonies and resources

• By encouraging countries to disarm

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What was the main reason the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand led to World War One?

• It caused a civil war in Austria-Hungary.

• It led to economic sanctions against Serbia.

• It triggered a series of alliance obligations.

• It was an excuse to test new military technology.

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Alongside Militarism, International Alliances, Nationalism, and Imperialistic tensions, which event sparked the outbreak of World War I?

• Attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan, 1941

• Germany's Invasion of Poland, 1939

• Bolshevik coup d'etat in Russia, 1917

• Assassination of the Austrian Archduke in Bosnia, 1914

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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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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 President started the U.S.'s neutrality policy on foreign affairs?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Woodrow Wilson

• Theodore Roosevelt

• James Monroe

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What were two reasons the U.S. tried to stay neutral in the war?

• because there were immigrants who came from both sides

• because the U.S. has long tried to stay out of European affairs

• because the U.S. didn’t feel confident who would win

• because the U.S. had problems with both sides

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Who was the President during World War 1?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Woodrow Wilson

• Teddy Roosevelt

• Franklin Roosevelt

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Reorder the following: Put the events leading to the U.S. declaration of war in chronological order. Start by putting the first event at the top.

• Germany invades France through Belgium

• Woodrow Wilson declares U.S. neutrality

• A German U-Boat sinks Lusitania

• Great Britain shares Zimmermann Telegram

• Congress declares war on Germany

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The 369th Infantry Regiment began their basic military training in New York. In October 1917, the "Harlem Hellfighters" were transferred to Camp Wadsworth in Spartanburg, S.C. for combat training.

 Which of the following is NOT true about the experiences and contributions of the "Harlem Hellfighters" during World War I?

• They were an all-black regiment under the command of mostly white officers.

• Racial segregation in the United States Armed forces meant the men of the 369th were only allowed to serve the war effort at home.

• Despite their courage, sacrifice and dedication to their country, they returned home to face racism and segregation from their fellow countrymen.

• While fighting in France, they spent 191 days in combat, and became one of the most decorated American combat units serving in World War I.

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Black Americans contributed to the war effort by fighting in the military and by working in factories making war supplies.

• True

• False

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Native American and Asian American soldiers were barred from direct combat jobs in the military.

• True

• False

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Many immigrants in the U.S. fought in the war.

• True

• False

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Women contributed to the war effort by fighting in the military as well as in other avenues on the home front.

• True

• False

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For many Black Americans, working in jobs supporting the war effort offered them higher quality jobs than had been available to them before.

• True

• False

Match

Match the following

• Espionage Act of 1917

• Seditions Act of 1918

• Schenck v. United States

  
  

Legislation aimed at preventing espionage during World War I

Law that made it a crime to criticize the government during wartime

Supreme Court case that upheld the conviction of a man for distributing anti-draft leaflets

• Legislation aimed at preventing espionage during World War I

• Law that made it a crime to criticize the government during wartime

• Supreme Court case that upheld the conviction of a man for distributing anti-draft leaflets

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Which of the following inventions was introduced and resulted in higher casualties during of World War I?

• The atomic bomb and the Machine Gun

• Gas Tanks and Bombs

• The Steam Engine and the Bessemer Process

• Poison Gas and Machine Guns

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Which weapons of warfare were introduced in World War I?

• Battlefront trenches

• Airplanes and tanks

• Hydrogen bombs

• Pistols and bayonets

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This was not originally designed to be used in war and wasn't originally used as "a weapon":

• Flamethrower
• gas
• airplane
• tank

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Which of these nations was on the WINNING side of World War I?

• France
• Germany
• Austria-Hungary
• The Ottoman Empire

Multiple Choice

Which of these nations was on the LOSING side of World War I?

• The United States
• The United Kingdom
• Germany
• Italy

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What was the "War Guilt Clause" in the treaty?

• Germany had to accept responsibility for starting the war
• German leaders would go to jail for their actions during the war
• Germany had to pay the United States and Russia
• France gave Germany money to reduce its military strength

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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

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How did the German people react to the Treaty of Versailles?

• They were ok with it because they realized that they lost the war
• They loved it because it was so favorable to them
• They hated it because it treated them severely
• Most Germans didn't really care

Multiple Choice

What was President Wilson's proposed points called that he brought to Versailles?

• Fourteen Points
• Seven points
• Ten Points
• Two Points