World War I Quiz

What was the primary catalyst for America's entry into World War I?

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare

• The invasion of Belgium by Germany

• The Zimmermann Telegram

What nickname was given to American troops who arrived in Europe during World War I?

• Eagles

• Doughboys

• Yanks

• GIs

What did the Treaty of Versailles impose on Germany?

• A formal apology to the Allied Powers

• The creation of the League of Nations

• Harsh penalties including territorial losses, reparations, and military restrictions

• An alliance with the United States

Which empires collapsed as a result of World War I?

• British and French Empires

• Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman, and Russian Empires

• German and Italian Empires

• Spanish and Portuguese Empires

What were some of the profound effects of World War I on American society?

• Decrease in industrial and technological development

• Advancements in technology, industry, and medicine, and the fueling of social movements

• A decline in women's suffrage and civil rights movements

• Improvement in economic stability and reduction of labor unrest

What did the unresolved tensions after World War I lead to?

• The immediate start of World War II

• The creation of the United Nations

• The outbreak of World War II two decades later

• Lasting peace and resolution of global conflicts

What was one of the primary catalysts that compelled the United States to join World War I?

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The sinking of the British passenger liner Lusitania

• The Battle of the Somme

• The Treaty of Versailles

What was the Zimmerman Telegram?

• A peace proposal from Germany to the United States

• A military alliance proposal from Germany to Mexico

• A declaration of war from the United States to Germany

• An economic treaty between the Allied powers

How did economic interests influence the U.S. decision to enter World War I?

• They had no influence on the decision

• They led to a decrease in military spending

• They played a significant role due to reliance on trade with Allied powers

• They resulted in the U.S. imposing sanctions on all European countries

What marked a significant departure from the nation's traditional policy of neutrality in April 1917?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The establishment of the League of Nations

• The U.S. declaration of war on Germany

• The formation of the United Nations