WWI Review

Which of the following best describes the first few years of WWI?

• The Central Powers and Allies were locked in a stalemate.

• The Central Powers conquered most of Europe.

• Victory for the Allies seemed to be coming very soon.

• There was little actual fighting.

What was the purpose of the convoy system?

• To hire workers for war factories.

• To place women in the work force.

• To transport troops safely across the Atlantic.

• To drop bombs on the enemy.

What role did the federal government play in the economy during the war?

• The government gave industries more economic freedom.

• The government lowered taxes to promote economic growth.

• The government stripped the corporate world of its power.

• The government regulated the production of war goods.

The War Industries Board had far-reaching powers, including the ability to

• host bond rallies.

• send replacement troops to the Western Front.

• end daylight saving time.

• fix prices.

After the Russian Revolution, Americans were

• more willing to join the Allies.

• more sympathetic to Germany.

• frightened of Russia.

• reluctant to help the revolutionaries.

The German U-Boat changed the rules of naval warfare because it

• attacked only in summer.

• remained hidden and fired without warning.

• avoided merchant ships.

• surfaced before firing its torpedoes.

President Wilson's hoped that membership in the ____________ would ensure security and peace for all its members.

• Treaty of Versailles

• Fourteen Points

• League of Nations

• Sussex Pledge

The __________ was signed to to end WWI.

• Treaty of Versailles

• Fourteen Points

• League of Nations

• Sussex Pledge

The ____________ was President Wilson's program for peace.

• Treaty of Versailles

• Fourteen Points

• League of Nations

• Sussex Pledge

The __________ was Germany's promise that its U-Boats would warn before attacking.

• Treaty of Versailles

• Fourteen Points

• League of Nations

• Sussex Pledge