WW I and Russian Revolution

How did imperialism help to cause World War I?

• The colonies’ efforts to gain their freedom increased tensions in Europe.

• The rivalry over overseas territories increased tensions in Europe.

• The alliances formed between overseas territories increased tensions in Europe.

• Any efforts to encourage trade increased tensions in European colonies.

Which explains why the United States had the least amount of

total casualties in WWl?

• There were no battles fought on U.S. territory and therefore fewer Americans were killed

  or wounded.

• Because casualties only include men who were killed and most American troops were

  only wounded.

• The United States had a much smaller military resulting in fewer casualties.

• The United States left the war before it was over so the data is incomplete.

What did Americans need to win World War I?

• The only way to keep America in the war is to make ships more narrow.

• A victory would provide farmers with new transportation methods such as ships.

• More American ships were needed in order to win the war.

• The common man could provide more support for the war than originally thought.

Which describes the arrival of American troops in

Europe in 1918?

• There were no American troops that came to Europe in 1918.

• The troops arrived slowly at first and rapidly after March.

• The arrival was steady from January 1918 to November 1918.

• Troops arrived rapidly at first but slowed down after March.

What was the impact of major new military technologies on the events of World War I?

• One side was more powerful than the other leading to total domination.

• The Germans were less able to withstand the Russians on the Eastern Front.

• The new technology allowed wars to be fought in the colonies leading to global conflict.

• The new technology was more effective leading to an increased number of casualties on

  the Western Front.

Which explains the reason for European nations forming alliances before WWl?

• They tried to bring an end to imperialism.

• They needed protection from American threats.

• They needed to protect themselves from rival nations.

• They wanted to increase their chances of winning the Great War.

Which statement is best supported by the Woodrow Wilson League of Nations cartoon?

• The quote implies that Woodrow Wilson is impatient and is expecting the Allies to clean

  up the mess they made.

• The large branch to be carried by the small bird implies that the artist does not think

  Wilson’s solution will work.

• The branch is labeled League of Nations but would be more appropriately labeled United

  Nations.

• The bird is hesitant to carry the branch for Wilson and, therefore, probably represents

  Great Britain.

Why did Russia have the highest casualty rates in Europe during World War I?

• Russia could not handle the losses they experienced at Tannenberg.

• Russia was the least industrialized of the great powers.

• The countries Russia allied with did not help them prepare for modern warfare.

• The mere size of the country made it difficult to train troops.

Which explains what the "Daddy what did you do during the Great War" poster was meant to do.

• Spend more time with their families.

• Tell their children all about what is happening in the war.

• Support the war effort by enlisting in the military.

• Take over some household responsibilities.

How did the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand contribute to World War I?

• It led to the formation of an alliance between Russia and Germany.

• It caused Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia.

• It increased nationalism among the Serbian people

• It led to the creation of the Triple Alliance.