Unit 2 Quiz

Read the passage and answer the question: Which statement is true concerning the discovery of the Zimmerman Telegram?

• It focused American war efforts on the Western Hemisphere during World War I.

• It increased American anger towards Germany which influenced the U.S. to enter WWI.

• It supported the efforts of President Taft in Dollar Diplomacy toward Latin America.

• It brought the U.S. close to war with Mexico when Wilson ordered troops into Mexico.

Based on the source above, which sentence describes the impact of Germany’s actions?

• The United States entered World War I on the side of the Allies.

• The United States created a special government committee to provide war news.

• The United States remained neutral and refused to trade with nations at war in Europe.

• The United States demanded money for the loss of goods with the sinking of the Lusitania.

Why was the United States angry when Germany sank the British ship RMS Lusitania?

• The United States and Great Britain were military and political allies.

• The United States was selling this ship to the French government.

• The United States suffered the loss of 128 Americans, who were on this ship.

• The United States needed the resources on this ship to increase industrial output.

Which statement is true about the United States’ military forces during World War I?

• The United States had little to no effect on the outcome of World War I.

• The United States military had the greatest impact towards the end of World War I.

• The United States military had the largest effect at the very beginning of World War I.

• The United States military was only used to enforce the peace treaty after World War I.

What were two ways that the U.S. positively impacted the Allied side in World War I? CHOOSE TWO.

• Military leaders were sent to Russia to help organize their army.

• The morale of the Allies was boosted due to fresh American troops joining the fight.

• The American military seized the colonial possessions of the Central Powers.

• United States diplomats were able to convince Austria to switch sides and join the Allies.

• The United States was able to send money and manufactured goods to help supply the Allies.

Number 3 on the map to the left is the location of

• Austria-Hungary.

• Germany.

• Russia.

• France.

Number 2 on the map to the left is the location of

• Great Britain.

• Germany.

• France.

• Russia.

Which of the following is true concerning the map above?

• Dark-shaded countries = Allied Powers

• Numbered countries = Central Powers

• Dark-shaded countries = Central Powers

• Numbered countries = Neutral Nations

Which of the following was one of Woodrow Wilson’s main goals described in his 14 Points?

• He wanted the Allies to maintain a large enough army to ensure peace.

• He wanted the Central Powers to pay money to the countries they had invaded.

• He wanted the defeated nations to admit they were responsible for starting the war.

• He wanted the creation of a group of world leaders dedicated to solving conflicts peacefully.

What caused the United States Senate to reject membership in the League of Nations?

• The fear that communists would dominate the organization.

• The belief that it would involve the U.S. in future conflicts in Europe.

• The success of other countries to increase the growth of their economies.

• The failure of President Wilson to clearly explain and gain support for it.