The spark that led to the outbreak of World War I was _____.

the assassination of the archduke of Austria-Hungary

Each of the following was a reason maintaining American neutrality was difficult except that _____: Allied propaganda influenced American opinion, Germany’s submarine warfare was killing Americans, American attitudes and culture favored the Allied side, the majority of American trade and loans were with Allied countries, the majority of Americans were of German descent and sided with Germany in the war.

the majority of Americans were of German descent and sided with Germany in the war

Germany violated America’s neutral rights at sea by _____.

declaring unrestricted submarine warfare against all neutral ships

The purpose of the Committee on Public Information was to ______.

create a propaganda campaign to convince Americans of the justness of the war

Each of the following is true about Russia in 1917 except that ______: Vladimir Lenin withdrew Russia from the war, Vladimir Lenin seized control of the country in November, Czar Nicholas II was forced out of power in March, The Bolsheviks established a monarchy.

Russia defeated Germany on the Eastern Front

Each of the following is true about the Treaty of Versailles except that ______: the Senate supported the United States’ entry into the League of Nations, the Senate did not vote to ratify the treaty, the treaty was signed in 1919, Wilson refused to make changes to the treaty when senators expressed concerns, Wilson traveled around the country promoting the treaty to the American people.

the Senate supported the United States’ entry into the League of Nations

Each of the following is true about the terms of the Treaty of Versailles except that it ______.

split Germany into East Germany and West Germany

What was the significance of November 11, 1918?

Armistice Day, the day World War I officially ended

Which of the following was a major factor that led to the outbreak of World War I? Nationalism caused major European nations to desire to increase their power and prestige. The invention of the steam engine. The discovery of America. The end of the Cold War.

Nationalism caused major European nations to desire to increase their power and prestige.

Which of the following best describes imperialism as a cause of World War I? Options: Countries went to war for control of colonies or nearby territories., Countries wanted to improve their education systems., Countries sought to reduce their military spending., Countries aimed to promote world peace.

Countries went to war for control of colonies or nearby territories.

How did militarism contribute to the outbreak of World War I?

It enabled nations to use their military strength against other nations and to further their imperialistic goals.

What was one way the American government managed the war effort on the home front during World War I?

The War Industries Board organized industrial production.

Which of the following actions did the Food Administration take during World War I? Directed the nation’s use of gasoline and other fuels. Instituted voluntary food conservation programs such as “wheatless Wednesdays” and encouraged people to plant “victory gardens.” Created new military alliances. Established new colonies overseas.

Instituted voluntary food conservation programs such as “wheatless Wednesdays” and encouraged people to plant “victory gardens.”

How did the Committee on Public Information contribute to the American war effort during World War I?

It created propaganda to convince Americans of the justness of the war and the need to support the war effort.

What was the role of the War Labor Policies Board during World War I?

It regulated workers and kept costs and wages under control.

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What is the term for money a defeated country must pay for war damages?

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Reparations

2.

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What is an agreement to stop fighting called?

Back

Armistice

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What was the organization where nations could settle disagreements peacefully after World War I?

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League of Nations

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What was the nickname for American troops who fought in World War I?

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Doughboys

5.

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What is the system where merchant ships travel in groups protected by naval vessels called?

Back

Convoy system

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What was Germany’s plan to sink all ships that entered the war zone around Britain called?

Back

Unrestricted submarine warfare

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What is information spread to advance a cause or damage an opponent’s cause called?

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Propaganda

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