SSUSH16 Quiz

Which event sparked the beginning of World War 1?

• The Russian Revolution

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The sinking of the Lusitania

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary

What was the stance of the United States at the beginning of World War 1?

• Joining the Allied Powers

• Declaring war on Germany

• Supporting the Central Powers

• Neutrality

What was the impact of World War 1 on the American economy?

• It led to a decrease in economic growth

• It had no impact on the American economy

• It led to increased industrial production, job opportunities, and economic growth.

• It caused a decrease in industrial production and job opportunities

Who was the President of the United States during World War 1?

• Woodrow Wilson

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

• John F. Kennedy

What was the significance of the Selective Service Act of 1917?

• It authorized the federal government to raise a national army for the American entry into World War I.

• It granted women the right to vote in federal elections

• It established the first income tax in the United States

• It prohibited the sale of alcohol in the United States

How did the role of women change during World War 1?

• Women stayed at home and did not work

• Women joined the military and fought in combat

• Women focused on traditional household duties and did not take on new roles

• Women took on jobs traditionally held by men

What was the purpose of the Committee on Public Information during World War 1?

• To generate public support for the war effort and shape public opinion through propaganda.

• To provide humanitarian aid to war-torn regions

• To organize military recruitment and training

• To promote peace and negotiation between warring countries

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Versailles for the United States?

• The US gained significant territory in Europe

• Mixed outcome, as it led to the establishment of the League of Nations, which the US did not join.

• The US became a dominant global superpower

• The US suffered heavy economic losses

What was the impact of the Spanish flu on the United States during World War 1?

• Decreased trade with European countries

• Increased military strength and morale

• Improved healthcare infrastructure

• Widespread illness and death among soldiers and civilians

How did World War 1 contribute to the Great Migration in the United States?

• World War 1 led to the mass migration of European Americans to the South

• World War 1 resulted in the decrease of job opportunities for African Americans in the North

• World War 1 had no impact on the movement of African Americans within the United States

• World War 1 created labor shortages in the North, leading to increased job opportunities for African Americans.