World War I

Which concept is represented in these World War I recruiting posters?

• Justice

• Diversity

• Nationalism

• Humanism

Which factor led to the rise of communist revolutions in Russia and China?

• Increase in agricultural production around the world

• Onset of global depression that restricted trade

• Scarcity of workers for available jobs

• Unequal distribution of wealth between social classes

Which event is considered the immediate cause of World War I?

• Signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• Invasion of Poland by Germany

• Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• Use of unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany

• A

• B

• C

• D

Observation of a Soldier in World War I

Private Archie Surfleet, February 8^th, 1918—

We have been in camp near the wood at Ecurie for some days now and a more miserable existence it would be hard to imagine. There is nothing but unrest and uncertainty and everyone here is absolutely fed up to the teeth.

-- Malcolm Brown, Tommy Goes to War

Which statement can best be supported by this passage?

• Allied forces were on the verge of winning the war

• Technology had created a military stalemate

• Revolution in Russia hastened the end of the war

• Conditions contributed to low troop morale.

“ Czar Abdicates! Provisional Government Formed”

“Peasants Promised ‘Peace, Land, and Bread’”

“Reds and Whites Fight Bloody Civil War”

Which Revolution is the focus of these headlines?

• Mexican

• Indian

• Russian

• Chinese

One goal of the League of Nations was to

• Promote peaceful relations worldwide

• Stimulate the economy of Europe

• Bring WWI to an end

• Encourage a strong alliance system

The term militarism can be defined as

• Loyalty to a nation or ethnic group

• Buildup of armaments in preparation for war

• Avoidance of military involvement in the civil war

• Control of territories for economic and political gains

What was a major cause of World War I?

• Rebellions of colonial lands in Africa and Asia

• Expansion of communism into western Europe

• Militarism in the nations of Europe

• Inability for the League of Nations to keep peace

What was a direct result of World War I?

• Nicholas II was named Czar of Russia

• Germany lost its colonies in Africa and Asia

• Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by terrorists

• The Ottoman Empire expanded