Unit 1 Modern US History Review

What term best describes the spreading of ideas to promote a cause or damage an opposing cause?

• Propaganda

• Armistice

• Contraband

• Self-determination

On the Western Front, where were many battles fought?

• On the water

• In cities

• In trenches

• In the desert

A major reason fro the isolationist trend in the US after WW1 was?

• A desire to continue the reforms of the Progressives

• The public's desire to end most trade with other nations

• The failure of the US to gain new territory

• A disillusionment (shock) over the outcomes of the war

Some historians call WW1 the first industrial war. Several new technologies were developed for warfare. One of the most destructive new weapons used in WW1 was

• atomic bomb

• cannon

• fighter jets

• poison gas

Which term is defined largely by feelings of intense patriotism?

• Neutrality

• Militarism

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

One result of World War I was

• The creation of new countries

• An expansion of German colonies

• A move toward democracy

• An alliance between Germany and France

Among President Wilson's 14 Points was a proposal to

• Disarm all major powers

• Form a League of Nations

• Create an alliance with Germany

• Make Great Britain repay their war debts

Which country(ies) was/were most adamant about punishing Germany for WW1 at the Paris Peace Conference?

• United States

• France and Great Britain

• Russia

• Canada

The Zimmerman Note was a secret telegram sent by Germany to the leaders of Mexico. Why did the Zimmerman Note cause outrage among Americans?

• It revealed Mexico was getting ready to enter the war on the German side

• It promised to help Mexico reclaim territory in the US if Mexico agreed to invade the US

• Zimmerman was passing American secrets to Germany with the help of Mexican leaders

• It contained secret messages sent by American leaders to its commanders on European battlefields

When did WWI begin?

• 1913

• 1914

• 1915

• 1916