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World War 1 Pre/Post Test

Total questions: 34

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A belief that a country should have a strong military and use it to gain power
a)
Imperialism
b)
Nationalism
c)
Isolationism
d)
Militarism
2.
The spark that ignited World War 1 
a)
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
b)
Germany attacking Belgium
c)
Russian support of Serbia
d)
The sinking of the Lusitania
3.
Nationalism is best described as
a)
the desire for more land and power
b)
extreme or intense patriotism
c)
the build up of a large military force
d)
the desire to team up with other nations
4.
The U.S.'s policy regarding the war in 1914 
a)
Imperialism
b)
Isolationism
c)
Militarism
d)
None of these
5.
Which continent did World War 1 take place on?
a)
Africa
b)
North America
c)
Europe
d)
Asia
6.
Which of the following events helped change the U.S.'s policy on World War 1?
a)
French armies defeated Germany's forces in Belgium
b)
Italy joined the side of the Allies
c)
Great Britain asked the U.S. to help
d)
German u-boats sank three U.S. trade ships
7.
1,198 people including 128 Americans were killed by which event?
a)
Invasion of Belgium
b)
Bombing of Sarajevo
c)
The Serbian Revolt
d)
The sinking of the Lusitania
8.
Which of the following are responsible for World War 1?
a)
Imperialism
b)
Nationalism
c)
Alliances
d)
All of these
9.
World War 1 officially began in 
a)
1914
b)
1915
c)
1916
d)
1917
10.

What country had to admit guilt for WWI according to the Treaty of Versailles?

a)

Germany

b)

Russia

c)

Austria-Hungary

d)

Italy

11.

What is the name for information designed to influence opinion?

a)

yellow journalism

b)

media

c)

muckraking

d)

propaganda

12.

Which of the following countries was not one of the Allies?

a)

Germany

b)

Great Britain

c)

USA

d)

France

13.
Which of the following is not a reason the US joined WW1?
a)
Attack on American-owned Trade Ships
b)
Sinking of the Lusitania
c)
Zimmerman Telegram
d)
Yellow Journalism
14.

World War 1 ended in an armistice on

a)

February 14 at 12:00

b)

December 25, at 4:00

c)

January 31, at 6:00

d)

November 11, at 11:00

15.
What did the policy of unrestricted submarine warfare refer to?
a)
Britain’s policy to sink ships in German water, no warning!
b)
German policy to sink ships in British water without warning
c)
The U.S. warning of warfare the central powers could expect.
d)
German decision to focus resources on water around Europe.
16.
How did the Treaty of Versailles affect postwar Germany?
a)
Left a legacy of hatred in the hearts of the German people.
b)
It stabilized the German economy.
c)
It left Germany in the same state as it was before the war.
d)
It gave Germans the drive to rebuild their nation.
17.

The Treaty of Versailles included the creation of an international peacekeeping organization called the _______________________________________.

a)

League of Nations

b)

Avengers

c)

Justice League

d)

International League of Allies

18.
Which phrase completes this diagram?
a)
Treaty of Versailles
b)
Industrialization
c)
Unification of Germany

d)
Franco-Prussian War
19.
Put these events in order --
a)
1, 2, 4, 3
b)
2, 4, 3, 1
c)
3, 1, 2, 4
d)
3, 2, 1, 4
20.
World War 1 was also known as the:
a)
The War to end all wars
b)
The War between the states
c)
the Great War
d)
Both a and c
21.
Who was the President during World War 1?
a)
Abraham Lincoln
b)
Woodrow Wilson
c)
Willy Wonka
d)
Franklin Roosevelt
22.
Militarism means....
a)
Building up armed forces and getting ready for war
b)
Having pride in your nation
c)
Trying to build an empire
d)
Agreements to help others
23.
a major part of the German naval effort against the Allies during World War I; when employed against the US it precipitated American participation in the war
a)
Submarine Warfare
b)
Battle of Argonne Forest
c)
Treaty of Versailles
24.
A British passenger ship that was sunk by a German U-Boat on May 7, 1915. 128 Americans died. The sinking greatly turned American opinion against the Germans, helping the move towards entering the war.
a)
Lusitania
b)
Maine
c)
Wilson
d)
America
25.
28th president of the United States, known for World War I leadership, created Federal Reserve, Federal Trade Commission, Clayton Antitrust Act, progressive income tax, lower tariffs, women's suffrage (reluctantly), Treaty of Versailles, sought 14 points post-war plan, League of Nations (but failed to win U.S. ratification), won Nobel Peace Prize
a)
Theodore Roosevelt
b)
Woodrow Wilson
c)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
26.
The compromise after WW1, settled land and freedom disputes. Germany had to take full blame for the war in order for the treaty to pass, among other things. The US Senate rejected it.
a)
Treaty of Versailles
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Treaty of Panama
27.
As part of the Treaty of Versailles, Germany was ordered to pay fines to the Allies to repay the costs of the war. Opposed by the U.S., it quickly lead to a severe depression in Germany.
a)
Reparations
b)
Repatriation
28.
What did the allied countries create in order to maintain peace and stability in the world?
a)
League of Nations
b)
Warsaw Pact
29.
A policy of avoiding political or military involvement with other countries
a)
Isolationism
b)
Imperialism
c)
Militarism
30.

This famous poster by James Montgomery Flagg was printed in the United States during World War I. What was this poster MOST LIKELY meant to do?

a)

show people how soldiers look and behave

b)

encourage people to protect their country

c)

inform people with warnings about enemies

d)

make people feel proud about their country

31.

How did World War I impact women in the United States?

a)

Women received equal pay for equal work.

b)

Women were allowed to fight on the front lines in Europe.

c)

Women were not allowed to work for the Red Cross volunteers.

d)

Women worked many of the jobs that only men had been allowed to work.

32.

Which U.S. President who promised to "keep us out of war" and then had to lead the country through World War I?

a)

Herbert Hoover

b)

Woodrow Wilson

c)

Franklin Roosevelt

d)

Theodore Roosevelt

33.

One of the ways everyday citizens could contribute to the war was by

a)

Making their own weapons

b)

sewing clothes

c)

planting "Victory Gardens" to help conserve important foods

d)

cleaning out warehouses

34.

WWI was important for African Americans because

a)

They were able to finally leave the US

b)

They moved back to the South

c)

They were able to fight in combat under French command

d)

They were allowed to serve in de-segregated units

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