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WorksheetsWORLD WAR I
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 9mins
What was a major reason the United States entered World War I?
Japanese forces had occupied Manchuria.
German troops had landed on American soil.
The Austro-Hungarian Empire had invaded Belgium.
Germany had resumed unrestricted submarine warfare.
"The success of American soldiers during World War I was largely credited to his leadership, and he returned to the United States as a true hero."
This statement was made by a speaker attending the funeral of--
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
John J. Pershing
Woodrow Wilson
Henry Cabot Lodge
Why did Senator Henry Cabot Lodge oppose U.S. membership in the League of Nations?
He feared Americans would have to pay the costs of League operations.
He was alarmed that Wilson would be the League of Nations President.
He was concerned the League would force the nation to reduce its army.
He believed that League decisions would involve the nation in future foreign wars.
This 1917 illustration was published as a commentary on a proposed piece of legislation. Which of the following best replaces the question mark in the illustration?
Sundry Civil Bill
Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill
Standard Time Act
Espionage Act
What was the major reason that African
Americans migrated to northern cities during
and after World War I?
A surplus of cotton led to widespread farm
foreclosures in the South.
Discrimination had been eliminated in the North.
Political opportunities had expanded in the South.
Industrial jobs were available in the North.
What was President Woodrow Wilson’s stated
policy toward the warring nations of Europe prior
to United States entry into World War I?
neutrality
containment
dollar diplomacy
internationalism
The United States Supreme Court in Schenck v.
United States (1919) ruled that freedom of
speech may be limited during national
emergencies when the speech
threatens the principle of States rights
conflicts with national economic policies
interferes with a presidential campaign
presents a clear and present danger to the nation
After World War I, a “return to normalcy” was
most clearly demonstrated by
opposition to joining the League of Nations
ending farm subsidies under the Agricultural
Adjustment Act
reducing tariff rates on imported goods
rejection of disarmament agreements
The major argument of opponents of the 1919
Treaty of Versailles was that the treaty would
require the United States to
become involved in future international conflicts
pay for war damages
adopt a policy of military alliances
keep troops permanently in Europe
During World War I, what was President
Woodrow Wilson’s purpose in outlining the
Fourteen Points?
asking Congress for additional funding for the
war effort
suggesting a peace plan to prevent future wars
proposing war crimes trials for leaders of
enemy nations
calling for military alliances against aggressor
nations
The United States government published this
World War I poster to encourage Americans to
increase military enlistments
reduce the use of consumer goods
invest in the war effort
conserve scarce resources for the military
Publication of the Zimmerman telegram in United States
newspapers helped to
reelect Woodrow Wilson as president
convince the American public to support
entrance into World War I
encourage Congress to pass neutrality
legislation
grant statehood to Arizona and New Mexico
Which action did the federal government take to recognize Alvin York?
Passing the GI Bill to give them educational benefits
Awarding them the Congressional Medal of Honor for actions above the call of duty
Providing them with monetary bonuses for demonstrating courage under fire
Awarding them battlefield promotions from enlisted to officer
Upon entering World War I, the United States enlarged its military by —
creating the Veterans Administration
passing the Selective Service Act
enacting the GI Bill
establishing the Marine Corps
How did the military innovation shown in this photograph affect the course of World War I?
It helped transport large numbers of troops to the battlefield.
It helped break the stalemate of trench warfare.
It made communications with officers on the front lines possible.
It made the use of land mines obsolete.
The combination of machine guns and trench warfare led to -
a reliance on cavalry to break the defensive lines of the foe
the rapid movement of troops and constant changing of battle lines
a stalemate between the allied forces and the central powers
the development of airplanes that could bomb enemy positions
