WWI 9th Grade

What does this political cartoon best represent?

• Public opposition to the League of Nations

• German Imperial Fleet discussing a blockade of Mexico

• The Zimmerman Telegram

• Talks of Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare

In January 1918, President Wilson spoke to Congress about the war aims of the nation. His plan ultimately became known as the _______________________ and was designed to create a lasting peace in the world.

• Fourteen Points

• Treaty of Versailles

• Wilson's suggestions

• League of Nations

Wilson's idea for a League of Nations was included in the final provisions of the Treaty of Versailles. After most European countries joined the League of Nations, the U.S. soon followed suit and joined in 1920 to become part of the Big 4 (France, Great Britain, Italy, and the U.S.)

• True

• False

Below is a list of reasons for the United States entering World War I. What would be the third reason?

• German attempts to have Mexico invade the United States
• Acts of sabotage
• ??????????

• Sunken American battleships

• Destroyed American skyscrapers

• Exploded nuclear weapons

• Unrestricted submarine warfare

Before the U.S. entered WWI, President Woodrow Wilson declared that the U.S. would provide aid to the allies.

• True

• False

Europe is divided into which two alliances?

• Triple Entente (Allied Powers) & Triple Alliance (Central Powers)

• Warsaw Pact & NATO

• Axis Powers & Allied Powers

• Roundheads & Cavilers

Who is the leader of Germany during WWI?

• Kaiser Wilhelm II

• Otto von Bismarck

• Adolf Hitler

• Johannes Gutenberg

Who is assassinated in 1914 to start WWI?

• Archduke Ferdinand

• Kaiser Wilhelm II

• Sultan Mehmed V

• Prince Henry of Wales

What treaty is signed to end WWI?

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Paris

• Geneva Convention

• Paris Peace Accords

Which of the following countries does not lose their empires after WWI?

• Ottoman

• Germany

• Austro-Hungarian

• British