World War I Review

Growing nationalism and militarism in Europe and the creation of secret alliances were

• reasons for the rise of democracy

• causes of World War I

• requirements for economic development

• reasons for the collapse of communism

How did the Zimmermann telegram influence US entry into World War I?

• it announced the czar's overthrow of Russia

• it revealed a proposed military alliance between Mexico and Germany

• it contained orders for German U-boats to destroy British passenger ships

• it described Romania's plan to abandon neutrality

The technology developed during World War resulted in

• improved transportation

• an increase in casualties

• a decrease in refugees

• neutrality and isolation

During World War I, many American women helped gain support for the suffrage movement by

• protesting against the war

• joining the military service

• lobbying for child-care facilities

• replacing men in factories

What reason did Senators give for opposing US membership in the League of Nations?

• it would lead to international instability

• it would drain American finances

• it would interfere with free-trade agreements

• it would drag the United States into European conflicts

The greatest problem with the Treaty of Versailles is that it

• did not give the United States enough power to negotiate foreign treaties

• forced Germany to assume full responsibility for World War I

• gave Germany's government too much power

• gave Russia too much territory

How where African Americans treatments during WWI similar to that of African Americans not fighting in the war?

• They were not segregated

• The U.S government did not let them fight

• They were segregated in the military just like back home

• They could not vote nor participate in government

After WWI what foreign policy did America return to?

• Communism

• Isolationism

• Militarism

• Imperialism

What event might the picture to the left best represent?

• The sinking of the Lusitania

• The use of unrestricted warfare

• The Zimmerman Telegram

• The use of propaganda

Who did the U.S. join?

• Axis Powers

• Central Powers

• Allied Powers

• Grand Powers