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What effect did the U.S entry have on the outcome of World War I?

• US troop involvement encouraged japan to attack the Unit States

• US troops prolonged the war by adding another dimension to the fighting

• The entrance of US troops and equipment turned the tide in favor of the Allies.

• Though effective at first, US troops lost effectiveness as the war dragged on

Which of the following statements is an accurate comparison of World War I and previous conflicts in europe.

• World War I left more dead and wounded than any previous war in Europe

• Unlike the devastation of previous wars, World War I had little effect on the environment.

• World War I was smaller than most previous European conflict.

• While more lives were lost, World War I resulted in fewer refugees.

In which of the following ways did WWI affect Russia?

• Russia was devasated by revolution and civil war

• Russia split into independent republics.

• Russia created an expanded empire

• Russia gained stability wealth through war reparations.

Which of the following has the central powers and allied powers labeled correctly?

• Central Powers: Germany, Ottoman Empire, Austria-Hungary

  Allied Powers: France, Russia, Britain.

• Central Powers: France, Britain, Austria-Hungary

  Allied Powers: Germany, Russia, Ottoman Empire.

• Central Powers: Germany, Britain, Austria-Hungary

  Allied Powers: France, Russia, Ottoman Empire

• Central Powers: Russia, Britain, Austria-Hungary

  Allied Powers: France, ottoman Empire, Germany.

According to the ZImmerman telegram, if Mexico allied with Germany, Germany would

• Send troops to support the Huerta government

• Help Mexico take control of Central America

• prevent the United States from taking control of Mexico

• Help Mexico regain Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.

In WWI the new strategy of trench warfare was an effective way to

• isolate soldiers suffering from contagious diseases.

• exchange secret messages

• camouflage the soldiers in the wilderness

• defend a position by fighting from within deep ditches.

How is the western front in WWI best characterized?

• A mostly inactive front resulting in few casualties

• The first war front in history dominated by air power.

• One of the most dynamic front lines of the twentieth century.

• A stagnant war fought from trenches, with neither side gaining or losing much ground in spite of huge casualties.

Who was forced to assume sole responibility fro the war under the Treaty of Versailles

• Germany

• Austria-Hungary

• Russia

• Italy

What action on November 11, 1918, brought WWI to an end?

• A propaganda campaign was waged

• The allies won a major battle

• an armistice was signed

• a surrender was given

The policy of glorifying power and keeping an army prepared for war?

• militarism

• imperialism

• nationalism

• patriotism