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

___________ 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 _________ 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