World War 1

This famous poster by James Montgomery Flagg was printed in the United States during World War I. What was this poster MOST LIKELY meant to do?

• show people how soldiers look and behave

• encourage people to protect their country

• inform people with warnings about enemies

• make people feel proud about their country

Which of these was a factor in the United States entrance in World War I?

• the invasion of Poland

• Japan's invasion of China

• The Axis threat to the Panama Canal

• German unrestricted submarine warfare

How did World War I impact women in the United States?

• Women received equal pay for equal work.

• Women were allowed to fight on the front lines in Europe.

• Women were not allowed to work for the Red Cross volunteers.

• Women worked many of the jobs that only men had been allowed to work.

When World War I began, what was the official policy of the United States regarding its involvement in the war?

• They promised to enter on the side of the Allied Powers.

• They pledged to remain militarily and politically neutral.

• They pledged to support the Central Powers by providing war materials.

• They promised to support the Allied Powers while staying out of the war.

When World War I broke out in Europe, the President Woodrow Wilson promised U.S. neutrality in the conflict. In this situation, what does neutrality mean?

• The United States would support England, but not by fighting.

• The United States would only get involved if directly attacked.

• The United States would sell weapons to both sides, but would not fight.

• The United States would not enter the war on either side of the conflict.

· Assassination of Franz Ferdinand, 28 June 1914

· RMS Lusitania sinks, 7 May 1915

· Battle of Verdun, February 1916-December 1916

· Armistice Day, 11 November 1918

The incidents and dates listed are most closely associated with which conflict?

• World War I

• World War II

• The Korean War

• The VIetnam War

Which was a major cause for the entry of the U.S. into World War I?

• Germany invaded Belgium

• the U.S. was attacked by Japan

• Germany was sinking American ships

• the U.S. wanted to expand into Europe

On May 7, 1915, a German submarine torpedoed and sank what ship?

• the Sussex.

• the Titanic.

• the Lusitania.

• the Queen Mary.

Which U.S. President who promised to "keep us out of war" and then had to lead the country through World War I?

• Herbert Hoover

• Woodrow Wilson

• Franklin Roosevelt

• Theodore Roosevelt

A belief that a country should have a strong military and use it to gain power

• Imperialism
• Nationalism
• Isolationism
• Militarism