World War I Review

Germany used ______________against American ships during the early years of WWI.

• unrestricted submarine warfare
• the use of floating mines in the North Sea

• propaganda

• tanks and armored vehicles

The immediate outbreak of World War I (1914) was-

• The sinking of the British passenger ship Lusitania

• Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii

• The numerous alliances among countries in Europe

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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Which statement best describes the purpose of this plan?

• To establish a new era of isolationism

• To punish countries that are defeated in the war

• To prevent multinational countries from falling apart

• To create conditions that prevent future global conflicts

The desired "return to normalcy" after World War 1 meant that the United States:

• Embraced its role as a global leader

• Joined the League of Nations in order to encourage collective security

• Became less involved in global affairs

• Developed a more open immigration policy

What is the policy of extending a country's power by taking over a smaller, weaker nation?

• Militarism

• Alliance

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

Which of the following describes the Zimmerman Telegram?

• A world organization established in 1920 to promote international cooperation and peace

• A secret German message to Mexico supporting the Mexican Government in combating the U.S. during WWI

• An agreement where Mexico would have received the states of New Mexico and Nevada for German support

• Sending German submarines to form a naval blockade against enemy shipping

Why did nations want to be imperialistic?

• They wanted prestige among other nations
• They needed more natural resources
• They needed more markets to sell industrial goods
• All of the Above

Woodrow Wilson's purpose in proposing a League of Nations was to --

• Prepare for World War II

• have countries settle disputes using diplomacy and economics

• provide Europe with money to rebuild after the war

• create a world army

Which nations were members of the Triple Entente, later know as the Allies? Select all below options that apply.

• France

• Italy

• Great Britain

• Austria-Hungary

• Russia

How did the Triple Entente and the Triple Alliance contribute to the start of World War I?

• By issuing threats against nations in the Western Hemisphere

• By increasing tensions between the nations of Europe through complicated alliances

• By refusing to allow Germany and France to become members

• By ignoring aggressive actions by the Japanese in Korea