World War I and the Great Depression

What were the M.A.N.I.A. causes of WWI?

• monarchy, artillery, indoctrination, nationalism, assassination
• militarism, alliances, imperialism, nationalism, assassination
• militarism, alienation, industrialization, neutrality, assassination
• monopolies, alliances, imperialism, neutrality, assassination

Which president went from "He kept us out of the war" to the slogan of "making the world safe for democracy" and would bring the US into World War I?

• Theodore Roosevelt
• Woodrow Wilson
• Harry Truman
• Franklin D. Roosevelt

Germany formally surrenders in 1918 and negotiates terms of peace. What was the major treaty of WWI that was negotiated by the Allies and Germany called?

• Treaty of Versailles
• The Berlin Armistice
• North Atlantic Treaty
• The Geneva Pact

The Treaty of Versailles had a war guilt clause that was aimed at blaming and punishing which nation for WWI?

• Italy
• France
• Germany
• Serbia

Although many factors would contribute to the Great Depression, what one significant event marks the starting point for the collapse of the US economy?

• The Dust Bowl
• Black Tuesday
• The collapse of the Trade Triangle with Europe
• Excessive profits and low unemployment

Which type of government would emerge in Europe during the Great Depression because charismatic leaders would capitalize on the plight of suffering citizens by gaining support with grandiose promises of future prosperity and military conquest?

• Communism
• Representative Democracy
• Totalitarianism
• Absolute Monarchy

Why is Black Tuesday so significant?

• It is the day WWI ended
• It was the day Germany paid off all debts
• It is the day the Allies made peace
• It is the beginning of the Great Depression

President Roosevelt proposed a series of programs aimed at reform, recovery, and relief designed to stimulate the economy, provide jobs, and prevent future economic meltdowns. What was the name of the series of domestic programs that he proposed and enacted?

• The Federal Emergency Management Agency
• The Relief and Recovery Act
• The New Deal
• The Great Deal

Which of the following is a characteristic of a totalitarian regime?

• Peaceful means are used to control citizens and communication is allowed but limited
• Complete control of military, communication, and limits on personal liberty
• Rights of the individual are protected, fair, and free elections are encouraged
• lives of individuals are not heavily monitored and people encouraged to be active in the government

Which European country faced the most economic problems after WWI?

• Great Britain
• Germany
• United States
• France