U.S. History WWI

One reason for the tension between the European powers was their intense pride in their homelands, called

• Imperialism.
• nationalism.
• progressivism.
• socialism.

The event that touched off the first declaration of war in World War I was

• the assassination of the archduke of Germany.
• the assassination of the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary.
• the German invasion of Belgium.
• the German invasion of Russia.

According to the Zimmermann telegram, if Mexico allied with Germany, Germany would

• help Mexico regain Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.
• help Mexico take control of Central America.
• prevent the United States from taking control of Mexico.
• send troops to support the Huerta government.

The Triple Entente included

• Britain, France, and Russia.
• Britain, France, and the U.S.
• Germany, Bulgaria, and Italy.
• Germany, Turkey, and Russia.

In World War I, the Central Powers included

• Britain and France.
• Britain and the United States.
• Germany and Austria-Hungary.
• Germany and Russia.

To help prevent strikes from disrupting the war effort, the government established the Committee on Public Information in April 1918.

• True
• False

The War Industries Board worked closely with women and African American civil rights.

• True
• False

A new government agency, the Committee on Public Information, had the task of establishing penalties and prison terms for anyone who gave aid to the enemy.

• True
• False

To help fund the war effort, Congress raised income tax rates.

• True
• False

The need for women to work in factories during World War I began a trend toward women working outside the home that continued after the war.

• True
• False