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WorksheetsWorld War I
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 26mins
1917, 1918
The cartoon comments on tactics used to -
secure the southern border of California
protect shipping lanes in the Great Lakes
create a defensive alliance with France
obtain control of the Panama Canal Zone
How did the Zimmerman telegram influence U.S. entry into World War I?
it announced the czar's overthrow in Russia
it revealed a proposed military alliance between Mexico and Germany
it contained orders for German U-boats to destroy British passenger ships
it described Romania's plan to abandon neutrality
This photograph shows a military tactic that -
made troops more vulnerable to long-range missiles, resulting in heavy casualties
required highly skilled soldiers, resulting in lengthy training periods
made frontal assaults difficult, resulting in long periods of stalemate
required the ability to attack quickly, resulting in a reliance on cavalry forces
During World War I, tanks were used on the western front primarily to -
lead infantry advances across no-man's-land and into enemy territory
destroy railroads and bridges used by enemy troops
release chemical weapons in advance attacks on enemy positions
launch long-range rockets at enemy aircraft
The U.S. is the world's best hope, but . . . if you tangle her in the intrigues of Europe, you will destroy her power for good, and endanger her very existence. . . .
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge
Senator Lodge made this statement in opposition to -
U.S. membership in the League of Nations
the funding of a massive buildup of the U.S. Navy
a relaxation of U.S. citizenship requirements
U.S. entry into the Spanish-American War
The Fourteen Points reflected President Woodrow Wilson's belief that -
intervention in the affairs of other nations was never justifiable
travel among the nations should be regulated by an international organization
no country should be allowed to spend more on defense than any other country
cooperation among international leaders was essential to maintaining world peace
Upon entering World War I, the U.S. enlarged its military by -
creating the Veterans Administration
passing the Selective Service Act
enacting the GI Bill
establishing the Marine Corps
At the beginning of WWI, the U.S. was neutral, which means
We did not choose sides.
We helped Europe.
We gave both sides money.
Both B and C
WWI began when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia one month after:
Serbia tried to take more of Austria-Hungary's land.
Serbia burned their flag.
Archduke Ferdinand and his wife were killed.
Serbia won more Olympic medals.
Which soldier won the most awards including the Medal of Honor in World War I and fought in the Battle of Argonne Forest?
Alvin York
Roy Benavidez
Audie Murphy
Sanford B. Dole
What happened on November 11th of 1918?
Veteran's Day was made a national holiday
The second World War began
The US entered World War I
The Armistice ending World War I
Which of the following was not a response to the US entering World War I?
The Espionage Act
The Selective Services Act
The Nineteenth Amendment
Increased use of propaganda to fund the war
What year did America stop being neutral and joined the war on the side of the Allied Powers?
1914
1915
1918
1917
What was the main reason that America got involved in World War I?
The Germans bombed American boats from planes
Unrestricted submarine warfare by the Germans
The Germans shot the American president
The Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated
What did the troops in World War I build to protect them from machine gun fire?
snake pits
trenches
tunnels
force field
Why did the US Congress not ratify (approve) the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations?
They did not want to get overly involved in the affairs or conflicts of all the countries of Europe
They thought it would cause a Great Depression in America
They did not like how the Treaty would change the borders in Europe
They did not think that the Treaty was fair to Germany
How did the Treaty of Versailles change the size of Germany?
The size of Germany increased because they won the war
The size of Germany stayed the same but some people left Germany so it got smaller
It shrank the size of Germany as other countries took pieces of Germany
What relatively new weapon of World War I was used to spy on the enemy?
Submarines (U-Boats)
Satellites
Radar
Airplanes
Which battle led to the Armistice ending World War I?
The Battle of San Juan Hill
The Battle of Argonne Forest
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Gettysburg
In what way did America violate the first amendment in order to prevent treason (betrayal) by American citizens?
The government read our emails
The government censored (deleted parts of) the mail
German American citizens were not allowed to vote
Immigration from Mexico ended
What contributed to the growth of both factory production and the production on farms? (Two correct answers)
The Spanish American War
The Great Depression
Women's suffrage
World War I
The Progressive goal to implement women’s suffrage was accomplished by —
a national referendum
an executive order
a Supreme Court decision
constitutional amendment
Why did Americans choose isolationism instead of joining the League of Nations?
Americans did not want to get entangled in the problems of Europe and the rest of the world
Americans had everything that they needed right here at home
Americans were happy only amongst themselves
How did the Bessemer Process change America?
It increased the size of steel industry by making steel more affordable
It increased the size of farms because people wanted to move west
Which of these countries was a European colonial power that was defeated by the United States in 1898?
Cuba
Hawaii
Russia
Spain
In what year did the Spanish American War take place?
1914
1918
1865
1898
Who worked to increase the power of the US Naval ships?
Sanford B. Dole
Alfred T. Mahan
Alvin York
John J. Pershing
Which three countries did America annex after the Spanish American War? (choose 3)
The Philippines
Guam
Cuba
Puerto Rico
What did settlers in the West do to increase the amount of land that was available? (choose 3)
Removed Native Americans from their land
formed reservations for Native Americans to live on
Brought Native Americans to the cities to find jobs
Killed off the Buffalo so the Native Americans would not have anything to eat
Who worked to annex Hawaii as a State in the late 1800s?
Alfred T. Mahan
Sanford B. Dole
John J. Pershing
Alvin York
