Honors History: WWI

Which country was not part of the original "Triple Entente?"

• Russia

• Germany

• France

• England

The initial spark that ignited WWI was

• Russia's declaration of war on Austria-Hungary.

• Germany's invasion of Belgium.

• the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

• Russia's Bolshevik Revolution.

Why was President Woodrow Wilson adamant in keeping the United States out of WWI in the beginning?

• America's population was comprised of people from most European countries.

• He was fully aware before the first shots were fired that this war would be very deadly.

• England had requested the US to remain neutral and be only a supplier of gods.

• America was already fighting its own war in the Philippines.

Before entering WWI, why did the US primarily trade with the Allied Powers?

• German U-Boats threatened any and all ships entering its ports.

• America liked the Allied Powers more.

• England's blockade of Germany made it difficult to ship goods there.

Even before entering WWI, President Woodrow Wilson proposed the creation of the ________________ to prevent any future wars.

• mass navies

• bigger armies

• Democratic Countries

• League of Nations

• Increased support for Germany during the war.

• Sought an alliance with Mexico.

• Proposed payment to the United States to stay out of the war.

• Asked for financial help from Mexico.

What event in Russia was a reason for the US to enter WWI on the side of the Allies?

• Communist take-over of Russa

• Lenin becoming the new leader of Russia

• Russia exiting the war after Communist leader V. Lenin took power

• Russia promised to buy more goods from the United States

What United States military branch permitted women to serve as nurses during WWI?

• Airforce

• Navy

• Coast Guard

• Army

The majority of fighting during WWI took place in

• Russia.

• France.

• Germany.

Who was John J. Pershing?

• Military commander of all US forces fighting in Europe during WWI

• British Commander of Allied forces during WWI

• US Naval commander given the responsibility of clearing German U-Boats