WWI: Lusitania, Zimmerman Telegram, Propaganda, & Trench Warfare

WWI: Lusitania, Zimmerman Telegram, Propaganda, & Trench Warfare

7th Grade

15 Qs

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WWI: Lusitania, Zimmerman Telegram, Propaganda, & Trench Warfare

WWI: Lusitania, Zimmerman Telegram, Propaganda, & Trench Warfare

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

7th Grade

Easy

Created by

Frederick Schwarz

Used 4+ times

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Lusitania?

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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