Unit 6.2 Outcomes of World War I

When did World War I begin?

• 1914

• 1916

• 1917

• 1915

Which of the following was NOT a Central Power?

• Austria-Hungary

• Russia

• Bulgaria

• Germany

What made it easier to defend a position than to attack during World War One?

• Naval blockades

• Psychological warfare

• New and improved weapons

• Cavalry charges

What was a major consequence of the stalemate on the Western and Eastern Fronts?

• Immediate peace negotiations

• Quick victory by the Allies

• War of attrition

• Technological regression

How did Germany respond to Britain's blockade?

• Signing a peace treaty

• Using unrestricted submarine warfare

• Forming an alliance with Russia

• Surrendering

What event in 1915 pushed the U.S. closer to entering the war?

• The sinking of the Lusitania

• The Zimmerman Telegram

• The Russian Revolution

• The Battle of the Somme

Who led Germany into agreeing to an armistice in 1918?

• Paul von Hindenburg

• Kaiser Wilhelm II

• Otto von Bismarck

• Adolf Hitler

What did the Treaty of Versailles limit for Germany?

• The size of its military

• Educational reforms

• Cultural exchanges

• Economic growth

Which empire did NOT end as a result of World War One?

• Ottoman

• Russian Imperial

• British Empire

• Austro-Hungarian

What was a direct result of high unemployment and desire for revenge in the former Central Powers?

• Rapid economic recovery

• Formation of the United Nations

• Rise of aggressive dictators

• Technological innovation