Unit 7: World War I

What event was the "spark" or immediate cause that started WW I?

• Assassination of the Archduke of Germany.

• Assassination of the Archduke of Austria-Hungary.

• Assassination of the Archduke of Italy.

• Assassination of the Archduke of France.

What type of warfare was used in WW I?

• Mortal combat
• hand to hand combat
• sword warfare
• trench warfare

Who was the US President during WW I?

• Roosevelt
• Wilson
• Eisenhower
• Kennedy

Name of treaty signed to end WW I?

• Treaty of Paris
• Treaty of Monroe
• Treaty of Versailles
• Treaty of Venice

When World War I broke out in Europe, what position did the United States take?

• It tried to stay neutral.

• It favored Britain.

• It supported Germany.

• It declared war on Austria-Hungary.

Why did people buy war bonds?

• to get out of having to serve in the military

• to send Red Cross packages to soldiers fighting in Europe

• to loan the government money to fight the war

• to pay for the nation's membership in the League of Nations

True or False: The trenches were typically cold, wet, dirty and diseases spread quickly

• True

• False

Which country was not part of the Allies?

• Great Britain

• United States

• Serbia

• Austria-Hungary

Which country was not part of the Central Powers?

• Germany

• Great Britain

• Austria-Hungary

• Bulgaria

What was propaganda used for during WWI?

• Get Americans to support the war

• Convince Germans to fight back

• Convince Americans to not support the war

• Convince Americans to speak their mind