4. STAAR Review World War I

World War I began in ____ and ended in _____.

• 1914, 1917
• 1917, 1918

• 1914, 1918
• 1890-1920

This political cartoon from 1908 titled "No Limit" demonstrates which one of the causes of World War I?

• Imperialism

• Militarism

• Alliance Systems

• Nationalism

How did the event portrayed in the newspaper sources shown here lead to conflict in Europe?

• It triggered a series of defensive alliances that spread war across Europe.

• It led to an increased arms race for new and better weapons

• It forced the United States to support Austria in its war against Serbia

• It led to a decline in nationalism in European countries.

General John J. Pershing made a major contribution to the Allied victory in World War I by....

• transforming inexperienced troops into an effective military force

• developing advanced technologies for battlefield use

• requesting humanitarian aid from congress for war- ton countries

• negotiating the terms of the Treaty of Versailles

This cartoon depicts President Woodrow Wilson calling on Congress to -

• ratify the Treaty of Versailles

• issue a declaration of war against Germany

• authorize the use of funds to support Russian revolutionaries

• enact trade sanctions against Germany

Which action completes this diagram?

• Submarines attacked unarmed ships

• Armored tanks crossed fortified lines

• The use of new destructive weapons led to a deadly no-mans land

• Airplanes conducted reconnaissance missions

This World War I-era poster was intended to persuade

• farmers to consume fewer scarce goods during the war

• women to work producing war materials

• people to save money during the war

• people to help finance the war

What was the effect of posters like this on American society during World War I?

• It encouraged women to protest the war effort

• It encouraged women to participate in the war effort

• It encouraged women to stay home while men served in the military

• It demonstrated that women were not allowed to assist in the war by the federal government

Which of the causes underlying World War I was this provision of the Fourteen Points intended to prevent?

• Nationalism and militarism

• Blockades and unrestricted submarine warfare

• Secret treaties and alliances

• Imperialism and self-determination

Which statement describes the impact of this case?

• This case established limits on the freedom of speech

• This case recognized the rights of the individual during a time of war.

• This ruling led to an amendment being created to expand free speech.

• This ruling determined the authorization needed for military mobilization