U.S. History Worksheet Questions

What is one way that the United States showed favoritism to the Allied Forces before entering World War I in 1917?

• The American government accepted thousands of European refugees.

• The American government gave loans to Allied nations.

• The American military provided troops to Allied nations.

• The American military bombed the capitals of the Central Powers.

Which action best represent the idea of U.S. neutrality and isolationism?

• the Fourteen Points

• the League of Nations Covenant

• the Neutrality Acts

• the Lend-Lease Act

The assassination of what leader started World War I?

• Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• Czar Nicholas II

• Kaiser Wilhelm II

• President Woodrow Wilson

What contribution did American troops make to fighting in World War I?

• They fought with the British to stop the French from taking land.

• They helped Germany defeat Austria-Hungary's military.

• They helped the Allies fight back against the Germans.

• They defeated the British with the help of Germany.

This chart shows the most important factors that led to the outbreak of World War I. The chart places World War I at the center with four surrounding circles labeled militarism, nationalism, imperialism, and a blank marked with a question mark. Which factor completes this chart?

• alliances

• businesses

• communism

• progressivism

Which nation refused to join the League of Nations after World War I?

• France

• Great Britain

• Russia

• United States

How did the Zimmermann Telegraph impact opinions of the American public?

• It increased support for the Allies in World War I.

• It increased support for the Central Powers in World War I.

• It increased pro-German feelings during World War I.

• It increased isolationist feelings during World War I.

Which country's "punishment" in the Treaty of Versailles possibly started a depression in Europe?

• England

• France

• Germany

• Poland

This is a newspaper headline from 1915. How did the events described in this newspaper headline impact World War I?

• They prevented the United States from supporting its allies during World War I.

• They eased tensions between the United States and Europe during World War I.

• They helped draw the United States into World War I.

• They helped the United States remain neutral during World War I.

What was the United States’ reaction to the start of World War I in Europe?

• It enthusiastically supported the war.

• It criticized the war as a mistake by the Allied Powers.

• It announced support for the Central Powers.

• It declared it would remain neutral.