World War I

President Wilson was influenced by the American people to no longer call for peace after which major event? (hint: the final straw)

• Germany sank the Sussex

• Zimmerman Telegram was exposed

• The Maine explosion

• Mexico took back territory from America

How did trench warfare impact soldiers during World War I?

• It resulted in fewer casualties but poor conditions for soldiers.

• It kept the pace of the war slow, resulting in less trauma for soldiers.

• It led to worse conditions for soldiers but helped shorten the war.

• It led to higher casualties and poor conditions for soldiers.

A person who refuses to fight in a war due to moral or religious beliefs is called ...?

• Reparations

• Militarism

• Conscientious Objector

• Selective Service Act

• Western Front

Extending a country’s power and influence over other countries, or a desire for control over other countries is called

• imperialism

• nationalism

• militarism

Which of the following vocabulary terms best describes the United States position at the start of World War I?

• Blockade

• Militarism

• Imperialism

• Neutrality

This form of warfare along with the development of high-powered machine guns lead the war in to a stalemate.

• Trench Warfare

• Nuclear Warfare

• Aerial Bombings

• Chemical Warfare

What was sold by the government to help finance the war effort?

• War Bonds

• Machine Guns

• U-Boats

• Selective Service Tickets

Passed by the U.S. Government in an attempt to quickly grow the size of its military; this Required all men in the United States between the Ages of 21 and 30 to register for military service

• No Child Left Behind Act

• Civil Service Act

• Sherman Anti-trust Act

• Selective Service Act

Why did the Zimmerman telegram cause outrage among Americans?

• It revealed Mexico was getting ready to enter the war on the German side.

• It promised Mexico that Germany would help it reclaim territory in the U.S. if the United States entered the war against Germany.

• Zimmermann was passing American secrets to Germany with the help of Mexican leaders.

• The telegram contained secret messages sent by American leaders its commanders on European battlefields.

The sinking of the Lusitania outraged many countries and turned public opinion in the U.S. against Germany

• True

• False