World War I (Years 1914-1918)

Which 1914 war plan aimed to defeat France, and then turn on Russia to avoid a two-front war?

• Plan R

• Plan XVII

• Schlieffen Plan

The Schlieffen Plan aimed to defeat France before Russia because France would be slower to mobilize.

• True

• False

Which Middle Eastern ally of the Germans helped defeat the British at Gallipoli in 1915?

• Ottoman Empire

• Italy

• Austria-Hungary

What were the aims of the Allies for the Gallipoli campaign?

• Break the stalemate in Europe

• Capture the Dardanelles straits

• Link up supply routes with Russia

• All of the above

(a)   was a situation in which neither the Triple Entente nor the Triple Alliance were making progress.

Which major battle of 1916 was the largest naval battle of World War I?

• Battle of the Somme

• Battle of Jutland

• Battle of Verdun

Which major battle of 1916 demonstrated that World War I would be won with firepower rather than manpower?

• Battle of the Somme

• Battle of Jutland

• Battle of Verdun

Which major battle of 1916 was characterized by the use of chemical weapons?

• Battle of the Somme

• Battle of Jutland

• Battle of Verdun

The (a)   was an underwater weapon used to sink battleships from submarines during World War I.

In what ways were the United States and Americans involved in World War I prior to 1917? Select all of the options that apply.

• Selling munitions

• Humanitarian aid

• Lending money to the Allied powers ONLY

• Lending money to BOTH the Allied and Central powers