Savvas Chapter 13 Quiz 1

Which event began World War I?

• One of the Central Powers failed to defend its allies.

• Several countries were fighting for power over a few countries.

• Germany’s growing militarism increased tensions and led to war.

• Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist.

What conclusion can be drawn about how World War I was fought?

• New technologies made war even more dangerous.

• Trenches proved to be a good way to keep soldiers safe.

• The Allied Powers had stronger strategies for winning battles.

• Battles were never the same and soldiers did not know what to expect.

Why were tanks so useful during the war?

• They operated on land and on the water.

• They could not be stopped by machine guns.

• They functioned with no one driving them.

• They dropped bombs and then quickly retreated.

What happened as a result of food shortages?

• Food prices went down.

• Soldiers had meatless Mondays.

• Troops suffered illness and fatigue.

• People planted victory gardens.

What conclusion can be drawn from the terms of the Treaty of Versailles?

• Americans and Europeans had been through a brutal war, and they wanted their

  countries to heal.

• Even though several countries fought with the Central Powers, Germany was held

  most responsible.

• The League of Nations was seen as the best hope of defeating European countries

  in the next war.

• The desire to return to a policy of isolationism gave the United States greater influence

  during negotiations.