world war 1 (us entry)

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.

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

The spark that ignited World War 1 

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
• Germany attacking Belgium
• Russian support of Serbia
• The sinking of the Lusitania

Which country did Germany secretly ask to attack the U.S.?

• Canada
• Mexico
• Spain
• Russia

The United States joined World War 1 in

• 1914
• 1915
• 1916
• 1917