WWI Summative 24-25

Which of the following is the "spark" that started World War I?

• A. Serbia put tariffs on Austro-Hungarian made goods
• B. Serbia burned their flag.
• C.Archduke Ferdinand and his wife were killed.
• D. Serbia won more Olympic medals.

Which of the following countries were a member of the Allied Powers?

• Britain

• France

• U.S.A.
• Russia
• Austria-Hungary

Which of the following countries were members of the Central Powers?

• Austria-Hungary
• Germany
• Russia

• Bulgaria

• U.S.A.

The reason WWI became a "World War" is due to the reasons listed below. Which one reflects that European countries were all trying to show their strength through conquering other territories in Asia and Africa?

• A. Alliances

• B. Nationalism

• C. Imperialism

WWI was a stalemate by 1916. Which reason accuratly reflects why it became a stalemate?

• A. Artillery caused too much friendly fire when troops went to attack

• B. Poor supply lines prevented troops from reaching battlefields quickly.

• C. The use of airplanes damaged the spirits of troops on both sides.

• D. The use of trench warfare prevented either side from gaining territory.

What was Germany forced to give up in signing an armistice in 1918?

• A. all farms producing food for soldiers

• B. their right to reinstate Kaiser Wilhelm II

• C. All their conquered territories and military weapons

• D. the right to call Schnitzel a German food

Why was the U.S. still NOT a 100% neutral country before 1917?

• A. The U.S. sent troops to the Western front to fight for Germany.

• B. The US population was over 76% English at the time. Therefore the majority of Americans supported England.
• C. The US had a long standing alliance with Germany after they helped the US achieve freedom during the American Revolution.
• D. The US was selling military supplies and food primarily to France and England

What event(s) ultimately led to the U.S. joining WWI?

• The sinking of the U.S.S. Maine
• The Zimmerman Note
• The sinking of the Lusitania
• Germany declared war on the U.S.

Which of the following were common issues WWI soldiers faced in the trenches?

• Boredom
• Diseases
• Trench foot
• Diabetes

Why were Liberty Bonds beneficial to the U.S. government?

• Provided the government the money to fight WWI
• It automatically enrolled people into the service
• It allowed the government to make more money later on in time