American Experience During World War I

What was the primary characteristic of trench warfare during World War I?

• Rapid advances by both sides

• Use of nuclear weapons

• Stalemates with little movement

• Naval battles

Who was the famous American general that led the U.S. forces in World War I?

• General Douglas MacArthur

• General John Pershing

• General George Patton

• General Dwight Eisenhower

What was General Pershing's approach to training American troops?

• Using them as reinforcements for British and French trenches

• Avoiding combat altogether

• Ensuring they were well-trained and equipped

• Sending them directly to the trenches

What does AEF stand for?

• American Expeditionary Force

• Allied Expeditionary Force

• American Elite Force

• Allied Elite Force

Which battle is considered the most famous American battle in World War I?

• Battle of the Somme

• Battle of Verdun

• Battle of Ypres

• Battle of Argonne Forest

What was the main objective of the Allies in the Battle of Argonne Forest?

• To secure naval dominance

• To defend the British trenches

• To capture Paris

• To break the stalemate and push into Germany

Who was Alvin York?

• An American corporal and war hero

• A British spy

• A German general

• A French diplomat

Why did Alvin York initially object to joining the war?

• He was physically unfit

• He was too young

• He was a pacifist

• He was a conscientious objector due to his Christian beliefs

What was the outcome of the Battle of Argonne Forest?

• The Allies were defeated

• The stalemate continued

• The Allies broke the stalemate and forced Germany to surrender

• The battle had no significant impact

On what date did World War I officially end?

• January 1, 1919

• December 25, 1918

• July 4, 1918

• November 11, 1918