WWI: American Entry

WWI: American Entry

9th - 12th Grade

10 Qs

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WWI: American Entry

WWI: American Entry

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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Created by

Jessica Evans

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Zimmerman Telegram?
A telegram where the U.S. encouraged Mexico to attack Germany
A telegram where Germany encouraged Mexico to attack the U.S.
A telegram between Germany and Russia encouraging a peace treaty
A telegram between Britain and the US about an invasion on Germany

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

How did the British passenger ship, Lusitania, sink on May 7, 1915?

German battleship

Japanese aircraft carrier

Japanese kamikaze plane

German U-Boat

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In 1914, when the war first broke out in Europe, president Wilson asked Americans to... (LT 1A)

Adopt a policy of neutrality.

Make the world safe for democracy.

Offer loans and sell supplies to our allies.

Compete for trade and territory with our enemies.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How did President Wilson respond to the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915? (LT 1A)

By calling congress to approve a declaration of war against Germany.

By demanding that Germany stop unrestricted submarine warfare.

By sending navy ships to patrol Atlantic waters and sink any u-boats they found.

By warning American citizens that they traveled on foreign ships at their own risks.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In the Zimmerman Telegram, what did Germany promise Mexico in return for its support during WWI? (LT 1A)

Germany would cede territory in Africa to Mexico.

Germany would not attack Mexican merchant ships.

Germany would become allies and help Mexico regain territory in the United States

Germany would loan Mexico money to jumpstart its economy.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The following are all reasons for America entering WW1, EXCEPT...

Germany sinking the British Lusitania

To combat the Central Powers by aiding the Allied Powers

A promise of reward money

Interception of the Zimmerman Note

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why were American ships being attacked by nations at war?

Both Allied and Central Power nations wanted the U.S. to enter the war

American businesses were selling goods to nations at war

President Wilson had made threats against European nations

European nations believed the U.S. government had enlisted pirates to attack all ships

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