The World Wars - Part 1

Which of the following DID NOT contribute to the start of World War I?

• Countries adding more power and strength to their militaries.

• Multiple, competing alliances that led to countries rapidly declaring war on one another.

• The rise of Adolf Hitler as a military figure.

• The continued expansion of empires via colonization.

​ Russia, France, Great Britain, and the United States were a part of the Triple what?

• Triple Entente

• Triple Axis

• Triple Alliance

• Triple Team

What was the Zimmerman Telegram?

• A peace treaty signed between Germany and the United States during World War I.
• A secret diplomatic communication sent by Germany to France during World War I proposing an alliance.
• A secret diplomatic communication sent by Germany to Mexico during World War I proposing a military alliance against the United States.
• A military strategy used by Germany to invade Mexico during World War I.

What was the purpose of Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points?

• To outline a plan for peace after World War I
• To establish a global empire
• To declare war on Germany
• To negotiate a surrender with Germany

What was Germany ordered to do at the end of World War I?

• Germany was ordered to increase its military strength.
• Germany was ordered to join the League of Nations.
• Germany was ordered to accept full responsibility for causing the war, pay reparations, disarm its military, and give up territory.
• Germany was ordered to annex neighboring countries.

Which country did Germany invade in 1939, leading to the start of World War II?

• Austria-Hungary
• Russia
• Ireland

• Poland

What three countries did the U.S. work with to make up the Allied Powers in WWII?

• Great Britain, France, and USSR

• Germany, China, and Austria-Hungry.

• Italy, Japan, and Turkey

• Japan, Great Britain, and USSR

What was Hitler's final solution?

• The plan to exterminate the entire Jewish population via concentration camps during World War II.

• A program to promote economic growth and employment in Germany via the expansion of military.

• A strategy to invade Russia and expand German territory.
• A plan to expand the German Empire by creating a perfect master race.

What was U.S. isolationism during World War II?

• Policy of avoiding involvement in the war and maintaining neutrality
• Policy of remaining neutral but providing military aid to both sides
• Policy of surrendering to the Axis powers
• Policy of actively participating in the war and supporting the Allies