Imperialism & WWI

The policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force is known as

• nationalism

• militarism

• imperialism

• alliances

The term that refers to the secret agreements between nations is

• colonialism.

• federalism.

• alliances.

• totalitarianism.

Competing for overseas colonies was the result of

• nationalism.
• imperialism.
• alliances.
• militarism.

The intense devotion to one's nation, placing it above all others and advocating for its promotion, often to the detriment of individual and minority interests.

• patriotism.

• nationalism.

• xenophobia.

• jingoism.

Who was the person responsible for the assassination that sparked World War I?

• Gavrilo Princip

• Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• President Woodrow Wilson

• Russian Vladimir Lenin

During the initial stages of World War I in 1914, the majority of Americans were of the opinion that

• the government should prioritize issues in the Far East over the happenings in Europe

• their nation should remain neutral and not participate in the war

• it was essential and beneficial to provide direct assistance to Russia

• the government should instantly declare war on Germany

During World War I, what policy did the United States adopt to avoid involvement?

• military intervention

• economic sanctions

• neutrality

• diplomatic negotiations

What was a significant reason for the US to join the Allies in the war?

• The US wanted to establish its dominance in world politics.

• The US had significant business interests with the Allies and needed to ensure their debts were repaid.

• The US wanted to take revenge for the Pearl Harbor attack.

• The US was forced by the United Nations to join the war.

This is a method of warfare where combatants occupy fighting lines, consisting largely of trenches, in which troops are protected from the enemy's small arms fire and are substantially sheltered from artillery.

• guerrilla warfare

• trench warfare

• naval warfare

• aerial warfare

What was the border between France and Germany where a stalemate broke out known as?

• the Eastern Front
• de-militarized zone
• the Western Front
• the Rhinland