Chapter 12.2: The U.S. Enters The Great War (WWI)

The following contributed to the outbreak of World War I:

• Military Alliances

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

• Isolationists

Correctly Identify the following WWI Group:

The Triple Alliance / Central Powers

• Serbia

• Italy (in the beginning of the war)

• Austria-Hungary

• Germany

Correctly Identify the following WWI Group:

The Triple Entente / Allied Powers

• France

• The United Kingdom

• Russia (Left at the end of war, replaced with U.S.)

• Austria-Hungary

Which statement best explains how the development of trench warfare at the beginning of World War I affected the progress of the war?

• It led to the early defeats of Russia and Italy.

• It resulted in stalemates that prolonged the fighting.

• It allowed armies to fight from a distance and with few casualties.

• It convinced Germany to quickly declare war on allies of France.

The United States entered World War I partly in response to

• a request by the Central Powers for American aid

• the political results of the Russian Revolution

• unrestricted German submarine attacks on merchant ships

• a desire to acquire more territory in Latin America

Why is the Second Battle of the Marne considered a turning point in World War I?

• Germany finally defeated the Russian Empire.

• Germany began losing land in the Western Front to the allies.

• The German naval blockade was finally broken.

• The German army first used chemical weapons, the first war crime was committed.

Which statement best summarizes the experiences of African American soldiers during World War I?

• Though many African American soldiers fought effectively, they were forced to deal with segregation and other forms of racial discrimination.

• Though African American soldiers fought in segregated units, they were given equal opportunities to become high-ranking officers.

• Though many African American soldiers fought effectively, they were forced to deal with segregation and other forms of racial discrimination.

• Though many African American soldiers fought bravely, none were awarded medals for their achievements.

How did the formation of alliances affect European politics in the first few decades of the 1900s?

• It divided the continent into two opposing sides.

• It undermined the power of nationalist movements.

• It helped quarreling powers resolve their conflicts peacefully.

• It promoted the spread of democratic principles of government.

How were the events that brought the United Kingdom into World War I different from the events that brought France into the war?

• France was directly threatened by an invasion of enemy troops, whereas the United Kingdom was primarily supporting an ally.

• France was motivated to attack its longtime enemy, Russia, whereas the United Kingdom allied itself with Russia against a mutual enemy.

• France entered the war immediately when it began in 1914, whereas the United Kingdom remained neutral for several years before joining the Allied Powers.

• France began the official hostilities by declaring war on Austria-Hungary, whereas the United Kingdom joined the fighting only after Germany torpedoed British ships.

How did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand affect Europe?

• It overthrew the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, which triggered popular uprisings in several other European nations.

• It convinced the Austro-Hungarian emperor that Russia was planning to invade, which led Austria-Hungary to form an alliance with Germany.

• It led to conflicts between nations allied with and against Austria-Hungary, which brought two major alliances into war against each other.

• It demonstrated the weakness of Austria-Hungary, which encouraged France to attack disputed territory in central Europe.