WWI

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 a terrorist.

• The Ottoman Empire expanded.

Which heading best completes the partial outline below?

I. _________________________________

A. Unification of Italy

B. Formation of the Indian National Congress

C. Founding of the Muslim League

D. Breakup of Austria-Hungary

• Tensions of the Cold War

• Effects of Nationalism

• Causes of World War II

• Results of Economic Revolutions

“Bombardment, barrage, curtain-fire, mines, gas, tanks, machine-guns, hand-grenades — words, words, but they hold the horror of the world.”

— Erich Maria Remarque, All Quiet on the Western Front

This quotation best describes the effects of the

• technological developments used during World War I

• formation of alliances in World War II

• tension between the superpowers during the Cold War

• protests against reforms during the Indian independence movement

One action that many governments took during World War I was to

• encourage political dissent and freedom of the press

• regulate their economic systems to increase production

• prevent women from seeking employment in factories

• raise tariffs to encourage trade

Which event occurred first and led to the other three?

• rise of fascism in Europe

• Bolshevik Revolution

• World War I

• signing of the Treaty of Versailles

Which statement explains the decline in unemployment rates in Britain between 1914 and 1918?

• World War I generated jobs at home in England and in the military.

• Many new jobs were available in Britain’s African colonies.

• Assembly-line production of consumer goods required more workers.

• The British were buying huge amounts of war materials from the United States.

Which 19th century ideology led to the unification of Germany and of Italy and to the eventual breakup of Austria-Hungary and of the Ottoman Empire?

• imperialism

• nationalism

• liberalism

• socialism

Which statement is best supported by the data contained in the table?

• Austria-Hungary could not afford a large military expenditure in 1880.

• France spent the greatest amount of money on defense in 1900.

• Germany rapidly increased its military spending after 1890.

• Great Britain attempted to prepare for a long ground war.

According to the graph, in what year was the difference between British and German unemployment levels the greatest?

• 1914

• 1915

• 1919

• 1920

Which global event caused the overall reduction of unemployment between 1914 and 1918?

• the Great Depression

• completion of the Panama Canal

• World War I

• World War II