WWI Test

What event led to the start of World War I in Europe?

• Germany declared war on France

• The sinking of the Lusitania

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

What event led to U.S. involvement in WWI?

• Sinking of the Lusitania

• Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• Serbia declared war on Germany

Which two countries were involved in the Zimmerman Telegram?

• France and Germany

• Germany and Mexico

• United States and France

When the U.S. entered WWI it joined the:

• Central Powers

• Neutral Powers

• Allied Powers/Triple Entente

How did U.S. citizens help with the war effort at home?

• They bought war bonds to help pay for the war

• They went without goods that were scarce

• Both

Which of the following was included in the Treaty of Versailles?

• It blamed Austria-Hungary for the war

• It took away Germany's armed forces and colonies

• Both

A form of advertisement used for the purpose of influencing someone's thoughts is called?

(This encouraged people to help support the war)

• Journalism

• Propaganda

• Muckraking

The law made it possible for the U.S. increase the size of its military was:

• Espionage and Sedition Act

• Selective Service Act

• Conscription Act

What battle was the turning point in WWI?

• Second Battle of Marne

• Meuse-Argonne offense

• First battle of Marne

Select the following reasons that contributed to the start of WWI

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Socialism