World War 1 Quiz

What aspect of foreign policy did William Howard Taft focus on during his presidency?

• a. economic

• b. military

• c. cultural

• d. Ethical

Answer explanation

During his presidency, William Howard Taft focused on economic aspects of foreign policy.

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Which of the following was NOT a contributing factor to the outbreak of war in Europe in 1914?

• a. policy of militarism

• b. complex system of alliances

• c. growing sense of nationalism

• d. shift in public opinion toward isolationism

Answer explanation

The outbreak of war in Europe in 1914 was not caused by a shift in public opinion toward isolationism. The contributing factors were policy of militarism, complex system of alliances, and growing sense of nationalism.

Match the following country to their alliance

• Central Powers

• Great Britain

• Central Powers

• France

• Allied Powers

• Russia

• Allied Powers

• Germany

• Allied Powers

• Ottoman Empire

Who was President when America entered WWI?

• a. Theodore Roosevelt

• b. Franklin Roosevelt

• c. Andrew Johnson

• d. Woodrow Wilson

Answer explanation

Woodrow Wilson was the President when America entered WWI. He led the country through the war and played a crucial role in negotiating the Treaty of Versailles.

List the following events in chronological order by numbering 1-5 (1 for the first event, 2 for the second etc.)

One reason the U.S. became involved in WWI was because of close political and economic ties to-

• a. Russia

• b. Great Britain

• c. Austria-Hungary

• d. Serbia

Answer explanation

The U.S. became involved in WWI due to its close political and economic ties with Great Britain.

What made it nearly impossible for either side to gain ground or have a decisive victory?

• a. Airplanes

• b. Submarines

• c. Trench Warfare

• d. Tanks

Answer explanation

Trench warfare made it nearly impossible for either side to gain ground or have a decisive victory.

America entered WWI in the year

• a. 1917

• b. 1915

• c. 1914

• d. 1916

Answer explanation

America entered WWI in 1917 as it joined the war after the sinking of the Lusitania and the revelation of the Zimmerman Telegram.

Based on this quote, what did Du Bois want African Americans to do during WWI?

• a. join the military in order to show loyalty to the United States and gain greater equality.

• b. foster an attitude of kindness toward their fellow Americans so that there would be unity.

• c. fight to end the discrimination they were experiencing at home before fighting overseas.

• d. agree to fight in the war only if the government stopped the practice of segregated army units.

Answer explanation

Du Bois wanted African Americans to join the military to show loyalty to the US and gain equality.

Analyze the political and diplomatic factors that led to the creation of the Zimmerman Note. How did it reflect the foreign policy of the German government during World War I?