A New Kind of War

The use of submarines during World War I resulted in

• the sinking of passenger liners.

• a quick end to the war.

• the poisoning of water supplies.

• greater support for air attacks.

What does it mean when World War I is referred to as a "total war”?

• Many aspects of society were obliterated during the war.

• Everyone had to serve in the military.

• The aim of each side was to destroy the other side completely.

• The war efforts needed the participation of as many people as possible.

Throughout World War I, for which activity were airplanes most often used?

• bombing targets on land

• transporting soldiers and weapons

• fighting

• gathering information

Which statement describes an effect of poisonous gases used in combat during World War I?

• Poisonous gases blistered soldiers’ skin, eyes, and lungs.

• Poisonous gases brought an end to trench warfare.

• Poisonous gases melted weapons and other armaments.

• Poisonous gases caused explosions in the presence of gunpowder.

Which statement best describes Germany’s submarine campaign during World War I?

• Germany made no use of submarines.

• Germany used submarines in land and sea attacks.

• German submarines made unrestricted attacks on ships.

• German submarines prevented all transatlantic shipping.

What was the most significant use of German submarines during World War I?

• deterring the expansion of the war

• Submarines were supposed to prevent a ground war in Germany.

• preventing the resupply of Allied Forces

• reducing overall casualties

When World War I began in August 1914, many people anticipated that the war would end by Christmas of that year. Which event extended the war into 1915 and beyond?

• The Americans entered the war.

• The French stopped the German advance in the west.

• The Russian Revolution expanded the war in the east.

• The Russians stopped the German advance in the east.

Which statement best explains why the western front turned into a stalemate during World War I?

• The construction of trenches made it hard for either side to advance.

• Neither side was eager to attack the other along the western front.

• Much of Europe’s wealth and most of its industry were based far from the region.

• The western front was the border between the Allied and Central territories.

During World War I, how did war-focused economies change the way industry operated?

• Governments converted factories to produce military supplies.

• All economic activity was intended to help the war effort.

• Most industries were nationalized to ensure production of sufficient supplies.

• Governments took complete control of all industrial production.

During World War I, why was propaganda important for the war efforts?

• Propaganda provided guidance on how civilians could protect themselves.

• Propaganda helped rally support for government war efforts.

• Propaganda encouraged enemy soldiers to surrender.

• Propaganda brought neutral nations into the war.