World War I Quiz

Which of the following was NOT a factor that contributed to the outbreak of World War I in Europe?

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Isolationism

• Nationalism

What event directly triggered the outbreak of World War I in 1914?

• The sinking of the Lusitania

• The assassination of the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary

• The invasion of Poland

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

Which country declared war on Germany after Germany declared war on Russia's ally, France?

• Great Britain

• Italy

• Japan

• United States

What was President Wilson's slogan during his re-election campaign?

• Peace for our time

• He kept us out of war

• Make the world safe for democracy

• No more war

When did the United States Congress declare war on Germany?

• April 6, 1917

• June 28, 1914

• November 11, 1918

• January 1, 1917

How many men did the United States put into uniform after launching a draft for World War I?

• 1 million

• 2 million

• 3 million

• 4 million

In what roles did women serve in the U.S. military during World War I?

• Combat soldiers

• Pilots

• Nurses and secretaries

• Engineers

What was the main purpose of increasing the amount of shipping available during the First World War?

• To transport soldiers and supplies to Europe

• To increase trade with other countries

• To evacuate civilians from war zones

• To explore new territories

Who insisted that the American army fight as a whole during World War I?

• General Douglas MacArthur

• General John J. Pershing

• General George Patton

• General Dwight D. Eisenhower

What new weapons made the fighting in World War I very destructive?