World War I: Get Ready to PARTAY!!!

What was the immediate cause that started World War 1?

• Arms Race

• Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• Sinking of the Lusitania

• Discovery of the Zimmerman telegram

Serbia wanted to unite all the Southern Slavic people into one country. The land of Bosnia was however already controlled by another power. Who?

• Bulgaria

• Austria-Hungary

• Ottoman Empire

• Germany

The building up and research of more deadly weapons was an underlying cause of World War 1. What is another name for this cause?

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

• Arms Race

The U.S. entered WWI on the side of the Allies. Which is the best reason why the U.S. joined the war?

• The assassination of Franz Ferdinand

• British request for troops

• Long standing alliance with France

• A telegram asking Mexico to attack the U.S. in case of war

What was one source of tension among European powers before World War 1?

• Treaties with the United States

• Competition for colonies in Africa and Asia

• Frequent food shortages

• Lack of cultural diversity

World War I left millions dead, and even millions more wounded. Which of the following best describes the reason for so many casualties never seen in prior wars?

• Better military leaders served in World War I

• It was the first war to feature gunpowder

• Less sanitary conditions existed for the troops

• It was the first war to feature modern machinery

Archduke Franz Ferdinand of the Austro-Hungarian Empire was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip of Serbia. Why would a Serbian assassinate Archduke Ferdinand?

• He wanted to create chaos in the world

• He wanted to free Bosnia so they could united with Serbia

• He secretely loved the Archdukes wife

• He wanted to start World War I

The Zimmerman telegram asked what country to attack the United States?

• Mexico

• Italy

• Canada

• Japan

Which of the following best describes why Russia pulled out of World War I?

• Nicholas II declared peace

• Russia had already won the Eastern Front

• The Bolsheviks led a revolt against the czar starting a civil war

• Germany offered a pact to give land in exchange for Russia's withdrawl

What political belief is similar to the Bolshevik political belief?

• Democracy

• Republic

• Communism

• Mercantilism