World War I Review Quiz

Which of the following was NOT considered a cause of World War I?

• A) Militarism

• B) Isolationism

• C) Nationalism

• D) Imperialism

What was the primary purpose of the alliances formed before World War I?

• To promote trade

• To maintain a balance of power

• To expand territory

• To suppress revolutions

Which of the following best describes trench warfare?

• A) A strategy focused on rapid movement and surprise attacks.

• B) A defensive strategy characterized by long, dug-out positions.

• C) A form of warfare that primarily used cavalry charges.

• D) A method of fighting that relied heavily on naval power.

What was the purpose of the Sussex Pledge?

• To promise military support to the Allies.

• To prevent unrestricted submarine warfare.

• To encourage American enlistment in the military.

• To negotiate peace with Germany.

What was the role of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) during World War I?

• A) To act as a peacekeeping force in Europe.

• B) To fight as individual soldiers within Allied forces.

• C) To provide logistical support to the Allies.

• D) To engage in direct combat as an independent force.

Which of the following was a significant impact of the war on the U.S. economy?

• A) Increase in industrial production

• B) Rise in consumer goods demand

• C) Increase in agricultural exports to Europe

• D) All of the above

What was the primary goal of Wilson's Fourteen Points?

• To punish Germany for the war.

• To establish a World of Nations.

• To create a just and lasting peace.

• To expand U.S. territories.

Which of the following was NOT a major point of contention at the Paris Peace Conference?

• Making France pay reparations to Great Britain

• The punishment of Germany

• The creation of the League of Nations

• The division of the Ottoman Empire

What was the main reason the U.S. Senate did not ratify (approve) the Treaty of Versailles?

• Opposition to the League of Nations

• Desire for a stronger military presence in Europe

• Support for Germany's claims

• Economic concerns regarding reparations

What was the significance of the Espionage and Sedition Acts?

• They promoted free speech during wartime.

• They limited anti-war speech and dissent.

• They encouraged enlistment in the military.

• They provided economic support for veterans.