World War I Quiz

Which countries were part of the Allied Powers during World War I?

• Germany, Austria Hungary, Turkey

• Great Britain, France, Russia, Belgium, Serbia

• Germany, Bulgaria, Turkey

• Austria Hungary, Turkey, Bulgaria

What was the Zimmerman Telegram?

• A public announcement by Germany to the U.S.

• A secret telegram from the U.S. to Mexico

• A secret telegram from Germany to the German Ambassador in Washington to go to the President of Mexico

• A public speech by President Wilson

German threats pushed President Wilson and Congress to declare war in (a)  

• 1914
• 1915
• 1916
• 1917

How many military camps were set up in Texas during World War I?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What is the definition of "rationing of food"?

• Unlimited supply of food for everyone

• A fixed allowance of provisions or food, especially for soldiers or sailors or for civilians during a shortage

• A surplus of food distributed equally

• A random distribution of food supplies

What was one way the general population of the United States financially supported the government during the time period mentioned?

• By buying Liberty Bonds

• By paying higher taxes

• By donating to charities

• By reducing consumption

(a)   joined the workforce as mentioned in the document.

• Children
• Elderly
• Women
• Immigrants

Which industries experienced growth according to the document?

• Technology and Healthcare

• Oil and Gas and Agriculture

• Education and Tourism

• Manufacturing and Retail

Match the following statements about Texans' military service with the correct description.

• Texan females exclusively served in the military

• A large number of Texans, men and women, served in the military

• Texan males exclusively served in the military

• Only men from Texas served in the military

• Many Texans, both male and female, joined the military

• Only women from Texas served in the military

• Few Texans participated in the armed forces

• A small number of Texans served in the military

Approximately how many Texans died according to the document?

• 1,000

• 3,000

• 5,000

• 7,000