World War I

Between which countries did World War I begin?

• Germany and France

• Austria-Hungary and Serbia

• Serbia and the Ottoman Empire

• Great Britain and the United States

What happened in 1915 and 1917 that made President Woodrow Wilson rethink his position on joining the war?

• European countries were being invaded.

• Russian prisoners were being mistreated.

• The attack on the Lusitania and the Zimmerman Telegram.

• Germany was trying to win allies in Asia.

What country sank the luxury ship, the Lusitania, in 1915?

• Austria Hungary

• Serbia

• Germany

• France

What treaty was signed in 1918 to end World War I?

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Treaty of Peace

• The Treaty of Vienna

• The Treaty of Nations

When countries form a partnership for protection during war, it is called a(n)...

• Imperialist

• Nationalist

• Neutral

• Alliance

What is one example of how the United States helped win World War I?

• The US remained neutral during the war.

• The US spoke out against war in Europe.

• The US raised taxes to fund the war effort.

• The US signed a treaty with Serbia.

The Treaty of Versailles was seen as unfair to ________________ because it blamed the country for starting the war.

All of the following were new military technologies that were introduced during World War I EXCEPT:

• Tanks

• Planes

• Submarines

• Guns

What kind of dangerous ship did the Germans use that almost brought merchant shipping to a standstill?

• raft

• aircraft carrier

• U-boat

• passenger ship