What was the Lusitania?
WWI: Lusitania, Zimmerman Telegram, Propaganda, & Trench Warfare

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Social Studies
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7th Grade
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Frederick Schwarz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A British passenger ship
A German submarine
An American battleship
A French cargo ship
Answer explanation
The Lusitania was a British passenger ship that was famously sunk by a German U-boat in 1915, contributing to the United States' entry into World War I. It was not a German submarine, American battleship, or French cargo ship.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which country sent the Zimmerman Telegram?
France
Germany
United States
Russia
Answer explanation
The Zimmerman Telegram was sent by Germany in 1917 to Mexico, proposing a military alliance against the United States. This act contributed to the U.S. entering World War I, making Germany the correct answer.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a common feature of trench warfare during WWI?
Fast-moving battles
Use of tanks
Stalemates and long periods of inactivity
Naval blockades
Answer explanation
A common feature of trench warfare during WWI was stalemates and long periods of inactivity, as both sides struggled to gain ground, leading to prolonged conflicts with little movement.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following was a type of WWI propaganda?
Radio broadcasts
Internet ads
Posters and leaflets
Television commercials
Answer explanation
Posters and leaflets were widely used during WWI to convey messages, boost morale, and encourage enlistment. Unlike radio broadcasts, internet ads, or television commercials, they were the primary means of propaganda at that time.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the immediate cause of the Lusitania sinking?
A storm at sea
A German U-boat torpedo
A collision with another ship
An onboard explosion
Answer explanation
The Lusitania sank due to a German U-boat torpedo, which struck the ship on May 7, 1915, leading to its rapid sinking and significant loss of life.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was the sinking of the Lusitania significant?
It led to the end of WWI
It increased tensions between the U.S. and Germany
It was the first naval battle of WWI
It resulted in the capture of a German U-boat
Answer explanation
The sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 significantly increased tensions between the U.S. and Germany, as it resulted in the loss of American lives and contributed to the U.S. eventually entering WWI.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main purpose of the Zimmerman Telegram?
To declare war on the United States
To propose a military alliance between Germany and Mexico
To announce a ceasefire
To request peace negotiations
Answer explanation
The Zimmerman Telegram aimed to propose a military alliance between Germany and Mexico, encouraging Mexico to join the war against the United States in exchange for the return of lost territories.
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