World War I Quiz

What were the factors that led to the start of WW1?

• Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• Rise of nationalism

• Imperialism and colonial rivalry

• All of the above

The glorification of armed strength and the belief that their country could achieve their goals through the threat or use of force is known as...

• Militarism

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

• Fascism

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The assassination of Franz Ferdinand started the war?

• True

• False

Great Britain, France, Russia and 29 other countries made an alliance known as the...

• Axis Powers

• Central Powers

• Allied Powers

• Entente Powers

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Wars used to be fought by professional soldiers for pay, WW I soldiers were mainly drafted civilians.

• True

• False

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When nations turn all their resources to the war effort this is known as...

• Total War

• Partial Engagement

• Economic Sanction

• Diplomatic Effort

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The use of selected bits of information, both true and false, to get people to back their country's war effort is known as...

• Propaganda

• Censorship

• Journalism

• Public Relations

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Why did the British decide to blockade the North Sea to keep merchant ships from reaching Germany? Which is NOT a reason?

• A. to cut off the flow of raw materials to German factories

• B. to show the British navy's strength

• C. to ruin the German economy and starve the German people

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Most Americans and President Woodrow Wilson agreed that the U.S. would stay out of what everyone considered a European affair.

• True

• False

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LIST the factors that caused the USA to enter the War?

• Economic interests and submarine warfare, Zimmerman telegraph

• A direct attack on American soil

• Political pressure from allies

• None of the above