The First World War Wrap-up Review

Why did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand lead to the start of the First World War?

• Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, which was responsible for the assassination.

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand caused a global economic crisis.

• To support their ally, Russia declared war on Serbia, which was responsible for the assassination.

• It was discovered that France hired the assassin that killed the archduke so Austria-Hungray went to war with France.

How were old alliances responsible for causing a world war?

• Agreements between nations meant when one went to war, others felt obligated to join in.

• The buildup of military forces in Europe led to a global conflict.

• The spread of nationalism and imperialism created a hostile environment.

• The breakdown of diplomatic relations between countries caused a world war.

Why was nationalism a cause for a world war?

• The countries of Europe wanted to prove they were superior to one another.

• To gain access to resources and expand their territories

• To create a unified government among the countries

• Countries tried to work together but small disagreements got in the way of progress.

How did militarism contribute to the start of the First World War?

• Countries believe they needed to be the first one to mobilize their armies if they expected to win.

• Militarism increased the level of competition between nations.

• There was a desire to take as many colonies as possible from other European nations.

• Militarism caused an increase in public support for the war.

How did new technology make fighting in the First World War a problem?

• New technology was incredibly efficient at killing and new tactics were needed.

• New technology made it nearly impossible to kill the enemy so new tactics were needed.

• New technology made it difficult to identify friends from foes.

• New technology was too expensive to mass produce to so new tactics were needed.

What role did MOST colonial troops play in the First World War?

• Colonial troops were used to fight on the front lines on the Western Front.

• Colonial troops were used exclusively as laborers.

• Colonial troops were used to fight in distant colonies away from Europe.

• Colonial troops were used to provide medical aid and assistance.

Which was NOT a way women were essential to the war effort during the First World War?

• Women provided military support as mechanics, clerks, and nurses.

• Women were encouraged to join the workforce to replace men who had gone to fight.

• Women took on roles as politicians and government leaders.

• Women in Russia fought alongside men on the front lines.

Which of the following was something the United States wanted from the Treaty of Versailles?

• The U.S. wanted a League of Nations and to avoid a future world war.

• The U.S. wanted to punish Germany for its role in WWI.

• The U.S. wanted to claim colonies from Germany.

• The U.S. wanted to establish a new world order.

What did the Treaty of Versailles state about reparation payments for the war?

• Germany had to pay well over 100 billion gold marks to Britain and France to rebuild after the war.

• Germany did not need to pay any reparations to the Allies to rebuild after the war.

• Germany had to pay to rebuild damaged buildings but nothing else.

• Germany had to give up all of their colonies and trade monopolies to Britain and France.

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the Russian Revolution?

• The people were tired of being taxed without a say in what taxes they were required to pay.

• People believed the government was corrupt and secretly run by the czarina's advisor.

• Russian people were tired of dying in World War I and wanted a government that would get them out of the war.

• Peasants and workers wanted more land, rights, and an end to their hardships.