WWI Quiz

Which phrase best completes the graphic organizer?

• sympathy for the Russian Empire

• the British blockade of Germany

• unrestricted submarine warfare

• the invasion of Poland

During World War I, American bankers made loans to European powers.

Based on the information, which conclusion can be drawn about American entry into World War I?

• The United States had a financial stake in an Allied victory.

• Investments in Europe delayed the United States entry into the war.

• Promises of money from the United States stopped German aggression.

• Opposition to United States intervention was based on financial concerns.

During World War I, war bonds were primarily sold to—

• increase the involvement of volunteer organizations.

• inspire loyalty among immigrants who had recently arrived.

• demonstrate the determination of the United States government.

• help the United States government finance the cost of the conflict.

Who was the American President during the period shown on the time line?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson

• Warren Harding

• Calvin Coolidge

President Wilson said that his Fourteen Points would provide a framework for

• a lasting and just peace.

• determining war reparations.

• expanding colonial empires.

• punishing aggressor nations.

At the outbreak of World War I in 1914, most Americans believed that

• their country should stay out of the war

• sending direct aid to Russia was necessary and desirable

• the government should immediately declare war against Germany

• the government should be more concerned with conditions in the Far East than with events in Europe

This poster was used during the administration of President Woodrow Wilson to

• convince men to enlist in the military services

• help finance the war effort

• support membership in the League of Nations

• emphasize the goals of the Fourteen Points

Publication of this telegram in United States newspapers helped to

• reelect Woodrow Wilson as president

• encourage Congress to pass neutrality legislation

• convince the American public to support entrance into World War I

• grant statehood to Arizona and New Mexico

Which action was a result of the other three?

• Germany’s policy of unrestricted submarine warfare

• interception of the Zimmermann Note

• United States loans to Allied nations

• United States entry into World War I

One goal for a lasting peace that President Woodrow Wilson included in his Fourteen Points was

• establishing a League of Nations

• maintaining a permanent military force in Europe

• returning the United States to a policy of isolationism

• blaming Germany for causing World War I