WorksheetsChapter 11 World War I
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 10mins
During World War I, Germany used __________
to sink ships in the Atlantic Ocean.
submarines
air planes
rocket ships
your bad breath ;)
Germany’s purpose in sinking ships was to prevent supplies from reaching __________.
submarines
Great Britain
the United States
Lusitania
Many people were angry when a German submarine shot a torpedo and sunk a ________________ passenger liner named the ______________ in 1915, killing more than 1,000 people.
German, Louisiana
British, Titanic
U.S., Lusitania
British, Lusitania
Which statements are true about the Zimmermann Telegram?
(Choose 2)
Germany was trying to get Mexico to attack the United States.
Germany was trying to get Mexico to ally with Germany against the United States.
The telegram was sent from Mexico to Germany.
The telegram was sent from Germany to Mexico.
What was the United States’ role in the League of Nations?
it was the leading member
it was one of five permanent members
it shared equal status with all other members
it was not a member
Which of the following are part of the the Allied Powers. Check all that apply.
France & the British Empire
Russia
U.S.
Bulgaria & the Austro-Hungarian Empire
Belgium
Which of the following are central powers. Check all that apply.
the Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empire
Belgium
Bulgaria
the German Empire
United States
The United States entered World War I in ________.
1917
1918
1914
1912
World War I ended in ________.
1914
1917
1918
1912
The __________ _____________ were victorious in World War I.
Allied Powers
Central Powers
Decide if each phrase below is an example of militarism, alliances, or nationalism.
"Europeans citizens were extremely loyal to their own country."
Militarism
Nationalism
Alliances
Decide if each phrase below is an example of militarism, alliances, or nationalism.
"European nations built strong military forces."
Militarism
Nationalism
Alliances
Decide if each phrase below is an example of militarism, alliances, or nationalism.
"European countries agreed to protect one another."
Militarism
Nationalism
Alliances
Choose two reasons why the U.S. entered World War I.
U.S. was angry about German submarines sinking ships.
U.S. was angry about the Zimmermann Telegram.
U.S. wanted to become a global superpower by winning the war.
U.S. needed to defend its Big Stick Policy.
World War I began in ______.
1914
1917
1918
1912
The United States had hoped to ________ ___________ World War I.
keep fighting
never end
avoid entering
continue fighting
What was the purpose of the plan proposed by President Wilson known as the Fourteen Points?
to punish Germany for its role in World War I
to state principles of peace to end WWI and avoid another future world war
to create a defensive alliance of countries known as NATO
to identify new boundaries for what used to be German territory
