World War I EOC Review

What years are generally considered the duration of World War I?

• 1910-1920

• 1914-1924

• 1901-1911

• 1920-1930

Answer explanation

The correct years for the duration of World War I are 1914-1924, as it started in 1914 and officially ended in 1918, with some peace treaties signed in 1919 and 1920.

Which of the following was a cause of World War I?

• Industrialization

• Militarism

• Decolonization

• Globalization

Answer explanation

Militarism was a cause of World War I as countries built up their military forces, leading to tensions and conflicts.

What is the term used to describe the political, military, and economic agreements between countries that can lead to increased tensions and conflict?

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

• Alliances

• Democracy

Answer explanation

The term used to describe the political, military, and economic agreements between countries that can lead to increased tensions and conflict is 'Alliances'.

Which of the following ideologies is characterized by a strong devotion to one's own country and a belief in its superiority?

• Communism

• Socialism

• Nationalism

• Capitalism

Answer explanation

Nationalism is characterized by a strong devotion to one's own country and a belief in its superiority, making it the correct choice.

What is the term for the policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force?

• Imperialism

• Federalism

• Anarchism

• Libertarianism

Answer explanation

Imperialism is the term for the policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force, making it the correct choice in this context.

What was the main reason President Woodrow Wilson was reelected in 1917?

• He promised to enter World War I

• He supported unrestricted submarine warfare

• He kept the United States out of war

• He favored the Allied nations' economic policies

Answer explanation

President Woodrow Wilson was reelected in 1917 because he kept the United States out of war, which was a popular stance at the time.

Which acronym helps to remember the four main causes of World War I?

• F-A-C-T

• M-A-I-N

• W-A-R-S

• T-I-M-E

Answer explanation

The acronym M-A-I-N helps to remember the four main causes of World War I: Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, and Nationalism.

What does the 'M' in the acronym M-A-I-N stand for as a cause of World War I?

• Militarism

• Monarchy

• Multinational alliances

• Marxism

Answer explanation

The 'M' in the acronym M-A-I-N stands for Militarism, which was one of the main causes of World War I due to the arms race and aggressive military policies among European nations.

Which act was passed in 1917 that allowed the U.S. government to silence critics of the war effort?

• Selective Service Act

• Espionage Act/Sedition Act

• Schenck vs. United States

• Freedom of Speech Act

Answer explanation

The Espionage Act/Sedition Act was passed in 1917 to silence critics of the war effort.

What was the "Triple Entente" also known as?

• The Central Powers

• The Allied Powers

• The Axis Powers

• The Eastern Alliance

Answer explanation

The Triple Entente was also known as The Allied Powers, which consisted of France, Russia, and the United Kingdom during World War I.