World War 1

Which situation was a major cause of World War 1?

• the policy of isolationism adopted by most countries

• England's aggression toward the United States

• the spread of capitalism in Asia

• a complex network of alliances

Which characteristic defined the Meiji Restoration in Japan?

• aggressive military expansion

• diplomatic ties with China

• rapid industrialization

• artistic and cultural growth

What title would complete this web diagram?

• Effects of the Spanish-American War

• Long Term Causes of World War I

• Issues Ended by the League of Nations

• Reasons Russia Withdrew from World War I

How did nationalism, imperialism and militarism lead to the outbreak of World War 1?

• They caused countries to refuse to form alliances.

• They led countries to cooperate with all nations.

• They convinced countries to stop acquiring colonies.

• They made countries more competitive with each other.

What belief of European leaders was the basis for the terms of the Treaty of Versailles at the end of World War 1?

• Germany should be punished for its role, and steps should be taken to make sure it does not start another war.

• All nations were equally responsible for starting and perpetuating the war.

• In order for countries to recover from the war, there needed to be economic unity in Europe.

• The Allied nations should divide up the land of the defeated countries.

Before World War 1, why were the Balkans considered the "powder keg of Europe"?

• Aggression from the Ottoman Empire caused an unfavorable balance of power.

• Yugoslavia invaded countries to increase its geographic borders.

• Feelings of nationalism and imperialism there were increasing tensions throughout Europe.

• European nations were trading weapons and other war materials with each other.

How did the stalemate on the Western Front of WW1 impact the warfare waged in France?

• Naval ships were used to bombard enemy camps.

• Trench warfare was developed.

• Industrialized warfare began.

• The cavalry charge was successfully revived.

Which event is considered the immediate cause of World War 1?

• an attack on the United States by Great Britain

• the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand

• the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

• the sinking of the Lusitania

Which event best completes the chart?

• American Independence

• European Imperialism

• Japanese Isolationism

• Muslim Expansion

How did the changes in political borders after WW1 affect the balance of power in Europe?

• Large nations were created to keep balance between European powers.

• Minor changes in borders helped maintain the status quo in Europe.

• Areas that were rich in resources were named neutral territories to be used by all.

• Nations from the defeated Central Powers were divided and lost influence.