World War I

How did many Americans react to the Zimmermann Telegram?

• They became concerned about Russian expansion
• They wanted to avoid membership in the League of Nations.
• They wanted to fire Zimmermann
• They were outraged over a possible German-Mexican alliance.

Which war tactic of World War I caused soldiers to endure terrible living conditions?

• Armored tanks
• U-boats
• Dogfights from the air
• Trench warfare

One of the major reasons the United States went to war was over Germany's submarine warfare. The other was friendship with---

• France
• Great Britain
• Italy
• Russia

Which of the following is NOT a reason why the United States decided to enter World War I?

• Written insult of President's lack of courage
• Economic ties to Great Britain
• Sinking of the Lusitania and other merchant ships
• Zimmermannn Telegram

Why did the United States join the Allied Powers?

• They had no interest in any of the countries on the Central Powers side.
• They were closer to the Allies physically and they could attack them.
• They believed in the reasons the Allies were fighting
• They were closely tied to Great Britain and the Germans attacked their citizens

Who were the Allied Powers during World War I?

• Russia, German Empire, France, Spain
• United States, France, Russia, Serbia, Britain
• Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria, Germany, Italy
• Spain, Italy, France, German Empire

Who was the commander of the American Expeditionary Forces on the Western Front during World War I ?

• General Sherman
• General MacArthur
• General Eisenhower
• General Pershing

Which country never joined the League of Nations?

• Great Britain
•  Germany
• France
• United States

 During World War I, American soldiers received a new nickname. What was this new  nickname for the arriving soldiers?

• doughboys
• Grunts
• GIs
• Leathernecks

 During World War I, American soldiers received a new nickname. What was this new  nickname for the arriving soldiers?

• doughboys
• Grunts
• GIs
• Leathernecks