US History A Final Test

Which of the following best describes the M.A.I.N. causes of World War I?

• Money, Artillery, Infantry, Navy
• Military, Allies, Independence, Neutrality
• Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
• Manufacturing, Agriculture, Industry, Navigation

What event directly sparked the beginning of World War I?

• The sinking of the Lusitania
• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
• The Russian Revolution
• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

The Triple Entente consisted of which nations?

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
• France, Britain, Russia
• Italy, Spain, Portugal
• Sweden, Norway, Denmark

What was America's initial stance toward World War I in 1914?

• Immediate declaration of war
• Support for the Central Powers
• Neutrality
• Military assistance to Britain only

What incident involving German U-boats turned American public opinion against Germany?

• The bombing of Paris
• The Zimmerman Note
• The sinking of the Lusitania
• The invasion of Belgium

What was Woodrow Wilson's campaign slogan in the 1916 election?

• "Make America Great Again"
• "He kept us out of war"
• "Peace through strength"
• "America First"

What was the Zimmerman Note?

• A peace proposal from Germany to Britain
• A declaration of war against America
• A German proposal for alliance with Mexico
• A Russian surrender document

Which new weapons were introduced during World War I?

• Nuclear bombs and submarines
• Tanks, poison gas, and machine guns
• Laser-guided missiles and drones
• Aircraft carriers and jet planes

When did Germany sign the armistice ending World War I?

• December 25, 1918
• January 1, 1919
• October 31, 1918
• November 11, 1918

What were Victory Gardens?

• Military training grounds
• Home-grown food gardens to support the war effort
• Memorial parks for fallen soldiers
• Government-owned farms