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M7 - World War I

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A devotion to the interests and culture of one’s nation.

a)
nationalism
b)
militarism
c)
trench warfare
d)
balance of power
e)
Zimmerman note
2.

The policy of building up armed forces in aggressive preparedness for war and their use as a tool.

a)
nationalism
b)
militarism
c)
trench warfare
d)
balance of power
e)
Zimmerman note
3.

Opposing forces attack and counterattack from systems of fortified ditches.

a)
nationalism
b)
militarism
c)
trench warfare
d)
balance of power
e)
Zimmerman note
4.

A system in which each nation or alliance has equal strength.

a)
nationalism
b)
militarism
c)
trench warfare
d)
balance of power
e)
Zimmerman note
5.

A message sent by the German foreign minister in which the Germans promised to help regain Mexican territory in America, if Mexico would fight the United States if they entered World War I.

a)
nationalism
b)
militarism
c)
trench warfare
d)
balance of power
e)
Zimmerman note
6.

A 1917 law that required men to register for military service.

a)
Selective Service Act
b)
conscientious objector
c)
armistice
d)
Alvin York
e)
John J. Pershing
7.

A person who refuses, on moral grounds, to participate in warfare.

a)
Selective Service Act
b)
conscientious objector
c)
armistice
d)
Alvin York
e)
John J. Pershing
8.

Truce, or agreement to end an armed conflict.

a)
Selective Service Act
b)
conscientious objector
c)
armistice
d)
Alvin York
e)
John J. Pershing
9.

Originally a conscientious objector, became one of America’s greatest war heroes during World War I.

a)
Selective Service Act
b)
conscientious objector
c)
armistice
d)
Alvin York
e)
John J. Pershing
10.

Leader of the American Expeditionary force who believed in aggressive combat and helped to capture important enemy positions to stop the German advance.

a)
Selective Service Act
b)
conscientious objector
c)
armistice
d)
Alvin York
e)
John J. Pershing
11.

An agency established during World War I to increase efficiency and discourage waste in war-related industries.

a)
War Industries Board
b)
propaganda
c)
Committee on Public Information
d)
Espionage & Sedition Acts
e)
Great Migration
12.

Biased communication designed to influence people’s thoughts and actions.

a)
War Industries Board
b)
propaganda
c)
Committee on Public Information
d)
Espionage & Sedition Acts
e)
Great Migration
13.

Formed by President Wilson to influence public opinion to maximize support for the United States’ involvement in World War I.

a)
War Industries Board
b)
propaganda
c)
Committee on Public Information
d)
Espionage & Sedition Acts
e)
Great Migration
14.

Imposed harsh penalties on anyone interfering with or speaking against U.S. participation in World War I.

a)
War Industries Board
b)
propaganda
c)
Committee on Public Information
d)
Espionage & Sedition Acts
e)
Great Migration
15.

The large-scale movement of African Americans from the South to northern cities in the early 20th century.

a)
War Industries Board
b)
propaganda
c)
Committee on Public Information
d)
Espionage & Sedition Acts
e)
Great Migration
16.

The principles making up President Woodrow Wilson’s plan for world peace following World War I.

a)
Fourteen Points
b)
self-determination
c)
League of Nations
d)
Treaty of Versailles
e)
reparations
17.

The right of people to choose their own political status.

a)
Fourteen Points
b)
self-determination
c)
League of Nations
d)
Treaty of Versailles
e)
reparations
18.

An association of nations established in 1920 to promote international cooperation and peace.

a)
Fourteen Points
b)
self-determination
c)
League of Nations
d)
Treaty of Versailles
e)
reparations
19.

The 1919 peace at the end of World War I which established new nations, borders, and war reparations.

a)
Fourteen Points
b)
self-determination
c)
League of Nations
d)
Treaty of Versailles
e)
reparations
20.

The compensation paid by a defeated nation for the damage or injury it inflicted during a war.

a)
Fourteen Points
b)
self-determination
c)
League of Nations
d)
Treaty of Versailles
e)
reparations
21.

How did militarism threaten the peace in early 20th-century Europe?

a)
Alliances between minor countries resulted in rivalries with major countries.
b)
Competition for larger navies caused an arms race between major countries.
c)
Countries competed for natural resources and markets by acquiring new colonies.
d)
Members of ethnic groups attempted to unite territories under one national government.
22.

Why did Germany’s initial invasion of France in 1914 stall?

a)
The Allies used superior weapons to stop attacks.
b)
The German supply lines failed to keep up with the army.
c)
The Allies dug trenches to prevent giving up more land.
d)
The German economy produced too little food for soldiers.
23.

Why did U.S. economic interests make it unlikely that the United States would stay neutral in World War I?

a)
U.S. businesses sold war materials to the Allies.
b)
U.S. banks loaned billions of dollars to the Central powers.
c)
U.S. businesses employed immigrants from Allied countries.
d)
U.S. banks sold war bonds to citizens from the Central powers.
24.

Why did popular opinion in the United States start to turn against Germany in 1915?

a)
German armies attacked neutral countries.
b)
Germany offered an alliance to Mexico in exchange for new territory.
c)
German U-boats attacked ships containing U.S. citizens.
d)
Germany blockaded the British coast to keep food from Great Britain.
25.

Why was the U.S. public outraged by the Zimmermann note?

a)
Germany offered help regaining U.S. territory in exchange for Mexico becoming an ally.
b)
The British failed to protect U.S. citizens traveling on ships containing war supplies.
c)
Germany offered territory to the United States in exchange for food and war supplies.
d)
The British failed to publish the message until it could help bring the United States into the war
26.

World War I had several long-term causes. Select the correct option in the table to show what cause each event illustrates.

Categorize the following

France, Great Britain, and Russia formed the Triple Entente.

Austria-Hungary, Germany, and Italy agreed to defend one another if attacked.

European countries, the U.S. and Japan competed for colonies and influence in Africa and Asia.

France, Italy, Japan, and the United States built larger navies.

Germany and Great Britain competed to build more powerful warships.

Russia saw itself as the protector of Slavic peoples in Europe.

Austria-Hungary and Germany shared a common language and culture.

Alliance System
Imperialism
Militarism
Nationalism
27.

After the outbreak of war in 1914, why did many U.S. citizens favor the Allies?

a)
They shared a common heritage and culture with Germany and AustriaHungary.
b)
They made personal loans to citizens in Great Britain and France.
c)
They shared a common language and legal system with Great Britain.
d)
They profited by selling weapons and supplies to Russia.
28.

The three most significant reasons for the United States entering World War I were the amount of ​ (a)    loaned to the Allies, the deaths of U.S. citizens caused by German ​ (b)    , and the publishing of a secret telegram from Germany to ​ (c)    promising support in recovering lost territory.

Choose from the below words
money
U-boats
Mexico
airplanes
troops
Canada
Russia
Germany
29.

How was the United States government able to mobilize people to fight in World War I?

a)
It paid soldiers more than most industries paid.
b)
It used its large standing army to fight immediately.
c)
It relied on propaganda to recruit volunteers to fight.
d)
It required young men to register for military service.
30.

Why was the United States ill-prepared to fight in World War I? (Select all that apply)

a)
It lacked weapons.
b)
It lacked food supplies.
c)
Its army was very small.
d)
Its population was small.
e)
It lacked natural resources.
31.

How did U.S. soldiers change the course of the war in 1917?

a)
They protected civilians from the German army.
b)
They drove back the German army by going on the offensive.
c)
They prevented the German army from reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
d)
They supported the French and British armies in pushing back the German army.
32.

What role did John J. Pershing serve during World War I?

a)
leading the American Expeditionary Force
b)
organizing the convoy system in the Atlantic
c)
capturing over one hundred German prisoners
d)
registering eligible men for Selective Service
33.

  1. 1. Although they were not considered U.S. citizens, they served in the military, maintaining the warrior traditions of their people. Some soldiers were employed to transmit messages in their language: (a)  

  2. 2. Despite being excluded by the navy and marines, they served in the army. They were usually assigned to noncombat duties but also fought on the front lines, with two soldiers winning the Croix de Guerre: ​ (b)  

  3. 3. They volunteered for the army as nurses and for the navy and marines as secretaries. Others drove ambulances on the front lines and served as switchboard operators, keeping communications open for military leaders between the front lines and headquarters: ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
Native Americans
African Americans
women
34.

What was the purpose of the convoy system?

a)
to escort U.S. submarines across the Atlantic
b)
to prevent U-boats from leaving German ports
c)
to lay underwater mines across the North Sea
d)
to protect supply ships against U-boat attacks
35.

How did World War I affect the role of the federal government?

a)
The government regulated industries less.
b)
The government controlled much of the national economy.
c)
The government protected workers’ rights more.
d)
The government purchased more materials from different companies.
36.

How did the United States raise most of the money to pay for fighting World War I?

a)
by taxing luxury goods
b)
by selling public lands
c)
by selling war bonds
d)
by increasing taxes
37.

What was the purpose of the Espionage and Sedition Acts?

a)
to promote enlisting in the military
b)
to encourage the purchasing of war bonds
c)
to suppress anti-war speech and activities
d)
to boost industrial employment and output
38.

What attracted African Americans to the North during World War I?

a)
affordable housing
b)
agricultural work
c)
equal opportunities
d)
job opportunities
39.

How did the power of the federal government increase during World War I?

a)
President Wilson seized more powers to direct the war effort with little congressional interference.
b)
Businesses approached the War Industries Board to learn more efficient mass-production techniques.
c)
Congress allowed President Wilson to control much of the economy in order to produce goods for the war.
d)
New regulations under the War Industries Board forced many industries to adopt new manufacturing techniques.
40.

Which of the following actions would have been illegal under the Espionage and Sedition Acts?

a)
joining labor groups that worked with management for better wages
b)
encouraging others to avoid registering for Selective Service
c)
dismissing workers who had German last names
d)
writing editorials criticizing antiwar lawmakers
41.

World War I resulted in increased migration of African Americans from the South to northern cities. Choose the correct column in the table to show whether it was a push or a pull factor.

Categorize the following

racial discrimination and violence

boll weevil infestation of cotton fields

ability to vote

access to public education

jobs in steel mills, munitions plants, and stockyards

Push Factor
Pull Factor
42.

Which of the following were goals of President Wilson’s Fourteen Points? (Select all that apply)

a)
open navigation of the seas
b)
less money spent on military
c)
lower tariffs between countries
d)
no secret negotiations or treaties between countries
e)
an independent Russia
43.

Which of the following were parts of the Treaty of Versailles following World War I? (Select all that apply)

a)
Nine new countries were created.
b)
Germany was required to pay reparations to the Allies.
c)
Germany admitted it was responsible for causing the war.
d)
Russia gained territory from Germany.
e)
France gave up its colonies in the Pacific Ocean.
44.

Which of the following was a lasting effect of World War I?

a)
Germany maintained peaceful relations with its neighbors.
b)
The United States became a military and economic world power.
c)
France used money from reparations to become an industrial power.
d)
The United States became actively involved in settling international disputes.
45.

Why did the United States fail to ratify the Treaty of Versailles?

a)
President Wilson refused to send any U.S. representatives to any international organizations.
b)
Congressional leaders feared that U.S. soldiers would be used to fight more wars overseas.
c)
President Wilson insisted on continued isolation from alliances and overseas events.
d)
Congressional leaders wanted to receive more reparations to help pay for the war.

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