STAAR Review Day 5 - WWI

Multiple Select

What are the MAIN causes of World War I?

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

Multiple Choice

What were the main causes of the Spanish-American War?

• Yellow Journalism

• De Lôme Letter

• Sinking of the USS Maine

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What were the motivations for U.S. imperialism and expansionism?

• New markets for trade

• Cultural superiority

• Military strength

• All of the above

Open Ended

What was the trigger event that led to World War I?

Multiple Choice

What were the main reasons for the U.S. entry into World War I in 1917?

• Unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany

• Zimmermann Telegram

• Economic ties to Allies

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What were the key terms of the Treaty of Versailles?

• Germany blamed for the war

• Forced to pay reparations

• Lost territory

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What were the main goals of Wilson's Plan for Peace?

• Peace without harsh punishment

• Expansion of territories

• Formation of new alliances

• Increased military presence

Multiple Choice

What were the positive effects of World War I on the U.S. economy?

• Industrial production increased

• Inflation (higher prices)

• Labor strikes after the war

• Job opportunities decreased

Open Ended

What were the main causes of World War I as mentioned in the summary?

Multiple Choice

Why did the U.S. Senate reject the Treaty of Versailles?

• It required joining the League of Nations

• It increased taxes on American citizens

• It forced immediate troop deployments

• It reduced the power of Congress