WWI Review

How did the sinking of the Lusitania and the Zimmerman Note contribute to the United States' entry into WWI?

• It furthered anti-government protests in the United States

• It encouraged anti-immigration campaigns in the United States

• It became necessary for President Wilson to propose a plan for peace

• It became difficult for President Wilson to defend a policy of neutrality.

What unintended consequence did the Schlieffen Plan have?

• Britain joined the war

• Germany had to fight on two fronts

• Russia was able to defeat the Germans

• The French were able to overwhelm the Germans

At the beginning of the war what action did the United States take?

• Adopt a policy of neutrality

• Make the world safe for democracy

• Offer loans and sell supplies to our allies

• Compete for trade and territory with our enemies

Why did the U.S. Senate fail to ratify the Treaty of Versailles in 1919?

• Many Senators felt it wasn't harsh enough on the Germans

• Many Senators feared the League of Nations would involve the United States in foreign wars

• Many Senators felt the League of Nations would interfere with American plans in the Philippines

• Many Senators predicted that membership in the new League of Nations would be too expensive

In response to Great Britain’s blockade, Germany implemented a strategy known as:

• Trench Warfare

• Unrestricted Submarine Warfare

• Schlieffen Plan

• Blitzkrieg

The government rationing food and selling war bonds in an example of:

• Trench warfare

• Terms of the Treaty of Versailles

• Total War

• WWI technology

In November of 1918 representatives of the Allies and Germany met to sign the Armistice which called for a:

• Continuation of fighting

• Ceasefire

• Friendly game of chess

• A brief pause in fighting

Which of the following was NOT a member of the Central powers?

• Austria-Hungary

• Germany

• Ottoman Empire

• Italy

What caused the Russians to exit the war in December 1917?

• They were afraid of losing

• They were faced with internal problems that required their attention

• They were home sick

• They lost connection with their alliances

What was the spark that started WWI?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The assassination of the heir of the Austrian Empire

• Creation of European alliances

• The assassination of King Leopold