WorksheetsWorld War I and the Great Depression Exam
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
The event that "sparked" World War I on June 28, 1914 was _____________________________.
the assassination of Abraham Lincoln
the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
the sinking of the Lusitania
the bombing of Pearl Harbor
The MAIN causes of World War I were ____________, _____________, ________________, and ______________.
Masses, Alliances, Interceptions, and Noontime.
Mills, Attacks, Imperialism, and Nationalism
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, and Nationalism
Military Attacks Indian Nationalists.
The Industrial Revolution impacted World War I by developing new weapons. These new weapons included:
machine guns, tanks, airplanes, and poison gas
bow and arrows, revolvers, cars, and ethanol
catapults, knives, trojan horses, and natural gas
trench, guerrilla, bombings, and ground warfares
The Central Powers (alliance) comprised which countries?
United States, France, and Great Britain
Germany, Russia, and Austria-Hungary
Germany, Ottoman Empire, and Austria-Hungary
China, Russia, and the United States
The United States did not enter World War I until 1917 because it initially had declared a policy of
nationalism
neutrality
militarism
imperialism
The practice of building an empire by taking over and ruling weaker lands is known as
militarism
alliance
imperialism
nationalism
_____________________ by German U-boats turned American public opinion against Germany.
Armistice
Neutrality
Trench warfare
Unrestricted submarine warfare
At the beginning of World War I, the alliance, known as the Allies (Triple Entente) was made up what countries?
Austria-Hungary, Australia, and Japan
Great Britain, France, and Russia
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
United States, France, and Italy
Whenever two or more sides that are in conflict cannot resolve, compromise, or either side cannot win the conflict, it is said that the result ends in a ________________.
mistrial
restarting of the conflict
another war
stalemate
How was Germany impacted during World War I because it located in the center of Europe?
Germany was forced to fight on two fronts - Western Front and Eastern Front during the war.
Germany was able to emerge victorious in World War I which lead to an economic boom throughout Germany.
Germany was victorious in World War I; however, it was left with a huge debt which made Germany go into an economic depression.
Germany was conquered by Adolf Hitler and the Jews.
This image of Uncle Sam was used to influence young men to join the United States Army during World War I fight against the Germany. The use of biased information to influence public opinion is called _____________________.
propaganda
enlistment
conscription
militarism
The U.S. Congress refused to ratify the Treaty of Versailles (1919) because
it punished Germany too harshly.
the United States did not receive enough territory.
President Wilson was against the League of Nations.
it felt the League of Nations would restrict America of its sovereignty.
"On the First of February we intend to begin submarine warfare unrestricted. In spite of this, it is our intention to endeavor to keep neutral the United States of America. If this attempt is not successful we propose an alliance on the following basis with Mexico: that we make war together and together make peace. We shall give general financial support and it is understood that Mexico will reconquer the lost territory in New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona. The details are left to you for settlement." These words were in the ____________ _____________.
Magna Carta
Mexican Declaration of Independence
Trade Agreement
Zimmerman Telegram
On November 11, 1918, Germany signed an armistice with the Allies that finally ended the war. What is an "armistice"?
an alliance
cease-fire
trade agreement
an economic repayment plan
Who was the President of the United States during World War I?
President Dwight D. Eisenhower
President John F. Kennedy
President Woodrow Wilson
President Harry S. Truman
The method of fighting where troops fight from ditches that run opposite of one another is called
trench warfare
ditch digging
mud wrestling
strategic plan
What can be the correct interpretation of this political cartoon?
Presidents Hoover and Roosevelt prepare to meet to discuss the possible solutions to end the Great Depression.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt is trying to close the door on former President Hubert Hoover because of nationalism hatred.
President Hoover, who was defeated in the 1932 presidential election, is leaving the problems of the Great Depression in the US to the new President of the United States at his office.
Presidents Hoover and Roosevelt are arguing over who is responsible for the economic depression in the United States
A system in which leaders totally control the way citizens think and live is known as a _____________________________.
totalitarian state
absolute monarchy
constitutional monarchy
elected president of a democratic country
Which explanation correctly explains the differences between fascism and communism?
Communism glorifies the state over the individual while Fascism seeks to end class differences and private property.
Fascism glorifies the state over the individual while Communism seeks to end class differences and all private property.
Fascism oppresses the rich and uplifts the concerns of the poor while Communism defends the rights of the rich and punishes the poor.
Fascism and Communism are the same type of government, but are practiced differently by the leaders of the countries.
Which totalitarian leader led Russia to becoming the first communist nation?
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Japanese Military
Joseph Stalin
A major cause of the economic depression of 1929 was
decline in consumer purchasing power.
a return to the gold standard.
government programs designed to reduce agricultural production.
increased number of public works projects.
Which of these provisions of the Treaty of Versailles was the most crucial to what President Woodrow Wilson sought in the hope that World War I would be a "war to end all wars"?
forcing Germany and the Central Powers to give up their overseas colonies
burdening Germany with heavy reparations to help pay for war damages
the establishment of the League of Nations
freedom of the seas to neutral nations
What country left World War I in 1917 and made a separate peace treaty with the Central Powers (Germany)?
France
Russia
Great Britain
United States
When World War I began, the official United States policy was
to enter on the side of the Allied Powers.
to enter on the side of the Central Powers.
to remain militarily and politically neutral.
to support the Central Powers by providing war materials.
When the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary was assassinated in 1914, what country was blamed?
Serbia
Germany
Prussia
United States
This organization was created in 1919 to decrease the likelihood of international disputes becoming violent.
The Warsaw Pact
The United Nations
The League of Nations
The International Court of Justice
Placing the responsibility of World War I on Germany, dictated that Germany would pay reparations and disarm its military, and loss of much territory for Germany describes what agreement?
The North Atlantic Treaty
The Treaty of Versailles
The Munich Pact
The Treaty of Paris
The League of Nations was an international organization before the United Nations was formed. What was the MOST LIKELY reason why the League of Nations was not popular in the United States?
Most Americans hoped to avoid sending US troops to World War I.
Most Americans did not want to be involved in international problems.
Most Americans did not support the plans of President Woodrow Wilson.
Most Americans felt anger and distrust toward communists in World War I.
One result of World War I was
the creation of new countries.
an expansion of German colonies.
a move toward democracy in Russia.
an alliance between Germany and France.
Which was NOT a new technology used in World War I that contributed to the massive casualty rates?
u-boats
poison gas
machine guns
jet fighters
Which of these was a reason for the collapse of the American economy which led to the Great Depression?
Foreign governments began to boycott American-made goods.
Government control of the economy led to severe inflation.
The boom of the 1920's rested on a weak foundation since the prosperity was not enjoyed by all economic groups.
Taxes were too high to support unemployment claims and social security payments.
Which statement BEST describes the New Deal?
It caused the greatest economic boom the nation had ever seen.
It single-handedly brought the nation out of the Great Depression.
It greatly increased the size and importance of the national government.
It led directly to a tremendous increase in the rights of African-Americans, especially in the South.
Which of these contributed to the Crash of 1929 and the Great Depression?
stock market speculation
the effects of World War II
success of the U.S. farm economy
foreign boycotts of U.S. products
The rise of Benito Mussolini's Fascist Party in the 1920s was caused by
a desire to bring peace to a Europe ravaged by war.
a need to expand the borders of the new Italian republic.
a need to avenge their loss to the Ottomans in World War I.
a desire to restore Italy to the glory of its Roman heritage.
Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, and Josef Stalin could ALL be classified as
Fascist Rulers
Communist Rulers.
Socialist Rulers.
Totalitarian Rulers.
Which country during the 1900s was LEAST LIKELY to experience a totalitarian structure?
Britain
Germany
Italy
USSR
Which of these is the BEST explanation for Germany's turn to a totalitarian dictator between the World Wars?
the desire to break free of Papal control
revenge for having lost to Russia in 1918
massive economic hardships caused by the Great Depression
the refusal of banks in the United States to lend them money
One of the main reasons for massive inflation in Germany following World War I was
Germany's reparations payments to the victorious Allies.
its reliance on Japan for imports of gas and coal.
the repeated revolutions in their African colonies in the 1920s.
the Russian army leaving the war and signing a peace treaty
Because of the worldwide economic depression following World War I, Germany
was unable to supply its citizens with enough paper currency.
had to grant its colonies independence because they were too expensive.
was excused from having to make reparation payments to France and Britain.
soon turned to fascist leaders who rallied the country around nationalism.
Analyze the two maps. What is the explanation for the differences between the two maps after World War I?
The German Empire gave back territory to Austria-Hungary then new nations were started.
The Russian Empire started the the nations of Poland, Lithuania, and expanded the territory of Romania as part of the treaty of peace signed with Germany
Emperors of Germany and Austria-Hungary were overthrown and both countries lost territory because of treaties signed that end the war.
The League of Nations made Germany the strong military force of Europe; therefore, the political boundaries were changed making new nations
What is best represented with this political cartoon?
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Imperialism
How did the Nazi leadership of Germany respond to the problems of the Great Depression?
Germany incorporated a New Deal program.
The Nazi government took command of the economy.
Adolf Hitler promoted a classless society.
The people formed a multi-coalition government.
"One of the contributing factors in the _____ was an unequal distribution of wealth." Which term or phrase BEST completes this sentence?
Great Depression
End of the Cold War
Industrial Revolution
creation of the United Nations
What is the best meaning of this political cartoon?
The US supported the League of Nations
The US was the most important member of the League of Nations
The League of Nations was destined to fail without the participation of the US
The League of Nations was never established because of US opposition
The Great Depression in the period between World War I and World War II impacted non-industrial countries for what reason?
industrial countries cut their importation of raw goods
they depended on industrial nations for technological goods
they had aligned with communist countries following the war
industrial countries demanded high prices for manufactured goods
What was the main contributing factor that helped the USA emerge (come out) of the Great Depression?
Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal Programs
World War I
Cold War
World War II
In which years, shown in the diagram, show that depression hit bottom?
1929-1930
1932-1933
1938-1939
1930-1931
What was the main reason why the Great Depression was felt so financially in Europe, even before the actual Stock Market Crash of 1929?
The financial cost of building up the military to defeat Hitler.
The financial cost of World War I left many nations with no money and high unemployment.
Too many industries moved to the United States after World War I and never returned to Europe.
Too many nations were spending and investing money in the United States.
France and Britain were able to avoid the worst of the Great Depression because
their colonies were required to purchase goods from them.
neither had any significant involvement in international trade.
the Great Depression affected only the United States, not Europe.
both were highly industrialized and immune from economic problems.
What is the best meaning of this political cartoon?
Victims of bank failure were looking for new ways to invest during the Stock Market Crash of 1929.
Victims of bank failure lost their life savings and their possessions.
Wild life know more about savings than humans.
The Stock Market Crash led to people trying new things, such as, living among nature.
