Test: World War I

What was the main reason the United States entered World War I according to the learning material?

• To gain territorial possessions

• To defend democratic and humanitarian principles

• To support the Central Powers

• To establish a new world order

What is the driving historical question presented in the learning material?

• How did the Treaty of Versailles lead to World War II?

• To what extent did the Treaty of Versailles achieve Wilson's war goals/Fourteen Points?

• What were the economic impacts of the Treaty of Versailles?

• How did the Treaty of Versailles affect the map of Europe?

When did World War I begin in Europe?

• 1912

• 1914

• 1916

• 1918

Which countries did Germany and Austria-Hungary go to war with at the beginning of World War I?

• Britain, France, and Russia

• Italy, Japan, and the United States

• Spain, Belgium, and Portugal

• Norway, Sweden, and Denmark

For how many years did America maintain neutrality during World War I before deciding to enter the war?

• One year

• Two years

• Three years

• Four years

What were the main reasons for the United States to enter World War I?

• The attack on Pearl Harbor and the threat to American trade

• The Zimmerman Telegram and the Russian Revolution

• Continuing German submarine warfare and American ties to Great Britain

• The invasion of Belgium and the fall of France

What was the main reason Americans entered World War I according to Woodrow Wilson?

• To gain economic benefits

• To make the world safe for democracy

• To support the German efforts

• To expand their territories

What tipped the balance of World War I and led to Germany's defeat?

• The entry of the Soviet Union into the war

• The strategic location of American bases

• America's military resources of soldiers and war materials

• The use of atomic weapons

Who were the Harlem Hellfighters?

• A jazz band that played for American troops

• The first African-American infantry unit to fight in World War I

• A group of pilots known for their aerial combat skills

• A naval fleet that protected American shores

How did the Harlem Hellfighters get their nickname?

• From their fellow American soldiers

• From the French soldiers they fought alongside

• From the Germans

• They chose it themselves