World War I Quiz

Which factor contributed to the outbreak of World War I by causing countries to compete for economic and political control in many areas?

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

• Militarism

• Alliance System

What was the name of the two major alliance systems that were formed prior to World War I?

• Axis Powers and Allied Powers

• Central Powers and Allied Powers

• Triple Entente (Allies) and Central Powers

• Allied Powers and Triple Alliance

What event led to the beginning of World War I?

• Austro-Hungarian Empire's control over different nationalities

• Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• German invasion of Belgium

• Russian threat to Austria-Hungary

Which new technology changed the nature of warfare during World War I by being effective against barbed wire and troops?

• Tanks

• Machine Guns

• Airplanes

• Poison gas

What was the main reason for the United States to enter World War I?

• To support the Allies and protect its business interests

• To maintain neutrality

• To protect its colonies

• To support the Central Powers

What was the purpose of the Selective Service Act during World War I?

• To provide support for shipyard workers

• To register men for military service

• To coordinate the war effort

• To raise funds for the war

What was the main impact of the War Economy on American society during World War I?

• Decrease in wages

• Increase in union membership and wages

• Decrease in union membership

• Decrease in government powers

What was the purpose of the Committee on Public Information during World War I?

• To provide support for women in the war

• To enforce anti-immigrant laws

• To popularize the war and rouse patriotism

• To coordinate the war effort

What was the main reason for the opposition to the Treaty of Versailles in the United States?

• Fear of being controlled by the League of Nations

• Desire to strengthen the military of Germany

• Desire to punish Germany further

• Support for the League of Nations

What was the legacy of World War I on American society and Europe?

• Cause of another war in Europe

• No impact on Europe

• No impact on American society

• Disruption of social and political life in Europe