World War I

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

On May 7, 1915, a German submarine torpedoed and sank

• the Maine
• The Titanic
• The Lusitania
• The Queen Mary

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.

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

What is one thing that happens during "total war"?

• Armies use ancient weapons.

• Families ration their food supplies.

• The president leads the military.

• Soldiers attend universities for free.

What was the ruling in Schenck v. US?

• separate but equal is okay

• free speech can be limited with "clear and present danger"

• right to bear arms could be limited for immigrants

• Sedition Act was unconstitutional

What country had to admit guilt for WWI according to the Treaty of Versailles?

• Germany

• Russia

• Austria-Hungary

• Italy

Which country was encouraged to attack the US in the Zimmerman Telegram?

• Germany

• Italy

• Mexico

• Russia

Which legislation silenced criticism of the war at home?

• Committee on Public Information

• Espionage and Sedition Acts

• The Red Scare

• Palmer Raids