World War One

Which was NOT a cause of World War I?

• Militarism

• Socialism

• Alliances

• Nationalism

Which was a goal of the Black Hand, the group that assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

• To start a revolt against all European powers

• To start a war between Serbia and Bosnia

• To create an independent Serbia that united all ethnic Serbs

• To declare war on the U.S.

Which event sparked the start of World War I?

• The assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• The Treaty of Brest Litovsk

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Alsace- Lorraine dispute

Before World War I, which of the following was a significant source of conflict between European Nations?

• The Monarchy System

• Trade between nations

• Development of a common currency

• Competition for colonies in Africa and Asia (imperialism)

Which countries made up the Triple Entente Before WWI?

• Germany, Russia, U.S.A.

• Great Britain, France, Russia

• Belgium, Germany, France

• Austria-Hungry, U.S.A, Russia

Which countries made the up the Central Powers during WWI?

• Great Britain, France, Russia

• Germany, Russia, U.S.A

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire (Turkey), Bulgaria

• Ottoman Empire (Turkey) Italy, Belgium, France

Propaganda was used during WWI for what purpose?

• To censor the press

• To inform the public

• To influence public opinion

• To expose anti war activity

What was the main tactic (style of fighting) on the Western Front?

• Spying

• Trench warfare

• Airplanes

• Naval combat

What was the goal of Germany's Schlieffen Plan?

• Cut off Allies from supply chain

• To force France to surrender quickly then focus on Russia in the east

• Set up a counter attack against the U.S.A

• To Germans involved in the War Effort

Why did the Schlieffen Plan fail?

• The Ottoman Empire entering the war and joining the Central Powers

• Germany's invasion of Belgium let Great Britain to join the war

• Russia's decision to drop out of the war after the Russian Revolution

• Germany was more successful than they realized and occupied France