Ch 7 Review WWI 21-22

World War I resulted in the end of four empires: the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Russian Empire, the German Empire, and the

• Chinese Empire.

• Slavic Empire.

• Yugoslavian Empire.

• Ottoman Empire.

What was the nickname of American soldiers in World War I?

• Rebels

• GIs

• Liberators

• Doughboys

In 1919, Communists seizing power in the United States through workers striking across the country led to the fear called...

• Red Scare

• Red Nativism

• Red Socialism

• Red Communism

What did the National War Labor Board pressured businesses to do?

• improve work conditions.

• increase productivity.

• increase work hours.

• lower wages.

When do the roots of World War I date back to? (hint: American Civil War)

• 1840s

• 1850s

• 1860s

• 1870s

How did Congress help pay for World War I?

• encouraged meatless Tuesdays.

• lowered taxes.

• outlawed unions.

• sold Liberty Bonds.

Who established a Communist government in Russia, by overthrowing the Russian govt in November of 1917?

• Czar Nicholas II

• Georges Clemenceau

• Vittorio Orlando

• Vladimir Lenin

What sparked the first declaration of war and began the war in World War I?

• the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand.

• Russia signed a treaty to support Austria.

• Germany invaded Belgium.

• Germany invaded Russia.

How did the Americans keep their troop ships safe on their way to Europe to join World War I?

• radar

• steel-hulled ships

• antisubmarine mines

• the convoy system

During the early part of World War I, what were airplanes used for?

• transport troops to the front

• observe enemy activities.

• bomb enemy trenches.

• bring supplies to the troops.