UNIT 3 Retest

“Let us, while this war lasts, forget our special grievances and close our ranks shoulder to shoulder with our own white fellow citizens and the allied nations that are fighting for democracy.”

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

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

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

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

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

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USH.3.2.B

What was the main goal of Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points?

• To establish a system of collective security to prevent future wars.

• To outline the terms of surrender for the Central Powers in World War I.

• To define the territorial boundaries of the United States after the war.

• To promote American isolationism and non-intervention in world affairs.

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USH 3.2.D

Which of the following principles from Wilson's 14 Points called for the self-determination of nations?

• Open Door Policy

• Freedom of the Seas

• League of Nations

• National sovereignty and territorial integrity

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USH 3.2.D

How did the 14 Points contribute to the Treaty of Versailles negotiations after World War I?

• They were completely rejected by all parties involved in the treaty negotiations.

• They served as the basis for the treaty and influenced its terms.

• They led to the division of Germany into two separate countries.

• They had no impact on the outcome of the treaty.

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USH 3.2.D

What was the Zimmerman Note, and how did it impact the United States' decision to enter World War I?

• A military strategy employed by the U.S. to enter the war on the side of the Allies.

• A proposal by the U.S. to mediate peace negotiations among the warring nations.

• A secret communication between Germany and Mexico; it eventually led to the U.S. declaration of war on Germany.

• A treaty between the U.S. and Germany to stay neutral in the war.

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USH.3.2.A

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?

• It demonstrated Germany's willingness to cooperate with the U.S. to achieve world peace.

• The note was an apology for Germany's aggressive policies in Europe.

• The note revealed Germany's attempts to form an alliance with Mexico and Japan against the U.S.

• The Zimmerman Note was a peace proposal by Germany to end the war diplomatically.

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USH.3.2.A

Discuss the significance of the interception and publication of the Zimmerman Note by the British intelligence services. How did it shape public opinion and contribute to the United States' declaration of war on Germany in 1917?

• The note was intercepted, but it was used by the U.S. to negotiate peace with Germany.

• The interception and publication of the note exposed Germany's hostile intentions and fueled anti-German sentiment in the U.S.

• The British intercepted the note, but it was never made public.

• The interception was inconsequential, and the note had no impact on public opinion.

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USH.3.2.A

What was NOT a clause in the War Guilt Clause at the end of World War I?

• Germany's colonies were allowed to exercise their right to self-determination.

• Germany had to reduce all weapons and military

• Germany had to repay reparations of 33 billion dollars

• Germany lost land to Allied powers

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USH 3.2.D

Each of the following countries was part of the Big Four at the Paris peace conference EXCEPT?

• Russia

• Italy

• Germany

• Britain

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USH 3.2.D

Describe the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on the post-World War I world, including its effects on Germany and the League of Nations.

• The Treaty of Versailles led to the dissolution of the League of Nations and the formation of new alliances among European powers.

• The Treaty of Versailles led to the establishment of the League of Nations and imposed harsh penalties on Germany, which contributed to the rise of Adolf Hitler and World War II.

• The Treaty of Versailles resulted in a fair and balanced resolution to the war, ensuring lasting peace and stability in Europe.

• The Treaty of Versailles had no significant impact on the post-war world and was largely ignored by the international community.

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USH 3.2.D