Nationalism, Imperialism, and World War I Study Guide

The event that provoked the U.S. to enter WWI despite initial neutrality was:

• The sinking of the Lusitania

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Wartime agencies demonstrated government control of the economy by:

• regulating production and distribution of resources

• eliminating all government oversight

• allowing businesses to operate without restrictions

• reducing government involvement in economic planning

The purpose of propaganda posters during WWI was to:

• encourage support for the war effort

• advertise new products

• promote tourism to Europe

• discourage people from joining the military

Wilson’s Fourteen Points differed from the Treaty of Versailles in that:

• Wilson’s plan promoted peace without punishment, while the Treaty of Versailles imposed harsh penalties on Germany.

• Wilson’s plan called for the division of Germany, while the Treaty of Versailles did not.

• Wilson’s plan demanded reparations from Germany, while the Treaty of Versailles did not.

• Wilson’s plan excluded the creation of the League of Nations, while the Treaty of Versailles included it.

Wilson wanted to establish which organization to maintain peace?

• League of Nations

• United Nations

• NATO

• European Union

The U.S. rejected the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations because:

• it wanted to avoid involvement in future European conflicts.

• it wanted to expand its territory in Europe.

• it disagreed with the idea of peace treaties.

• it supported the Central Powers.

Foreign policy shifted to isolationism after WWI by:

• limiting involvement in international affairs

• increasing participation in global alliances

• expanding military presence overseas

• actively promoting world government

Central Africa and the Congo were colonized by which country?

• Belgium

• France

• Portugal

• Germany

The conference that led to the division of Africa among European powers was:

• Berlin Conference

• Geneva Conference

• Vienna Conference

• Paris Peace Conference

Select the African nations that remained free in 1914.

• Liberia and Ethiopia

• Egypt and South Africa

• Nigeria and Ghana

• Algeria and Morocco