WW1 and Rise of Totalitarian Regimes

Which nation’s actions caused the United States to fight in World War I?

• Russia
• Mexico
• Germany
• Austria-Hungary

How did the Treaty of Versailles affect postwar Germany?

• Left a legacy of hatred in the hearts of the German people.
• It stabilized the German economy.
• It left Germany in the same state as it was before the war.
• It gave Germans the drive to rebuild their nation.

Militarism means....

• Building up armed forces and getting ready for war
• Having pride in your nation
• Trying to build an empire
• Agreements to help others

9) WWI began when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia one month after:

• Serbia tried to take more of Austria-Hungary's land.

• Serbia burned their flag.

• Archduke Ferdinand and his wife were killed.

• The Lusitania was sunk.

According to Woodrow Wilson, the purpose of the League of Nations was

• to remove threat of future wars.
• to prevent nuclear proliferation.
• to help the US gain more territories.
• to help promote prohibition in other countries.

Which answer summarize the Schlieffen Plan that Germany created to prepare for a two-front war?

• Attack France first, then Russia.
• Attack Russia first, then France.
• Send half of the army to France and half to Russia.
• Ally with Russia to fight France.

What was the Zimmermann Note?

• The German policy of attacking all ships entering or leaving Britain

• Wilson's speech concerning why the U.S should enter WWI

• A proposal by Germany that Mexico attack the US in return for territory

• a note left behind by a Serbian Nationalist in Austria-Hungary

Payments for war damages were known as

• nationalism
• separatism.
• reparations.
• retaliations.

What event led Great Britain to declare war on Germany?

• The Germans sank British supply boats
• The Germans sank American ships
• Germany invaded Russia
• Germany invaded Belgium 

Which of the following is the best example of imperialism?

• France building a powerful navy

• England's alliance with France

• German schools teaching English

• England and Germany competing for colonies