WorksheetsWorld War 1
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 28mins
Who was the President during World War 1?
Abraham Lincoln
Woodrow Wilson
Teddy Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt
9) 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.
The Lusitania was sunk.
Which area was called the "powder keg" of Europe and was the place where World War I began?
Balkans
Gallipoli
Western Front
Ottoman Empire
What was the Zimmermann Note?
The German policy of attacking all ships entering or leaving Britain
Wilson's speech concerning why the U.S should enter WWI
A proposal by Germany that Mexico attack the US in return for territory
a note left behind by a Serbian Nationalist in Austria-Hungary
What was the name of the new style of warfare during World War I?
tank warfare
plane warfare
train warfare
trench warfare
Which treaty ended World War I?
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Versailles
The Armistice of Versailles
The Treaty of World Powers
What was the name of Austria Hungary, Bulgaria, Germany, and the Ottoman Empire?
allies
central powers
What is the definition of Nationalism
a. Strong pride in your nation
a. When colonies rebel against their mother country
Great Britain, France, Russia, and other nations who fought on their side are....
Central powers
Allies
World War 1 was also known as the...
a. The War between the states
the Great War
This word means strengthening a country's military; it's a cause of World War I.
Alliances
Nationalism
Imperialism
Militarism
What is the definition of Imperialism
The domination of one country over another
a. Exporting more than you import
Strong pride in your nation
Which side did the US support
Allies
central powers
Propaganda means?
agreement to stop fighting
fighting took place Germany’s plan for winning the war on two fronts
one-sided information designed to persuade
Rationing means?
agreement to stop fighting
control of the amounts and kinds of goods people can have
region along German-Russian border where much
..................................using submarines to sink any ship without warning
rationing
total war
unrestricted warfare.
Which peninsula was considered the "Powder Keg" of Europe prior to World War I?
Iberian
Turkish
Italian
Balkan
Why did the US decide to enter WWI?
The US had suffered economically from European sanctions.
A European nation had taken aggressive actions against the US.
The US president was obligated to fulfill election campaign promises.
Communist activities among US immigrants were threatening the country.
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 Fourteen Points reflected President Woodrow Wilson's belief that:
Intervention in the affairs of other nations was never justifiable.
Travel among 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.
With the outbreak of World War I in 1914, the great majority of Americans
Had close cultural, linguistic, and economic ties with the Central Powers.
Favored U.S. mediation in the conflict.
Earnestly hoped to stay out of the war.
Supported the Central Powers.
Favored entering the war in support of the Allies.
With the onset of World War I, what did the United States do?
Banned the trade of military supplies to either side.
Conducted an immense amount of trade with the Allies.
Did not trade with either alliance, for fear of being forced into war.
Found its economy hurt by the conflict.
Refused to trade with Germany.
A position of not taking sides in a conflict
Neutrality
Propaganda
Rationing
Imperialism
How did the Great War affect life on the home front?
Governments encouraged civil liberties like the freedom of the press and the right to protest against the war.
Economies were geared toward providing consumer goods.
Essential items needed for the war effort were rationed and conserved.
After the heroic actions of the African American units in World War 1, Jim Crow Laws were repealed and removed.
Which of the following represents the years that were spent fighting in World War 1?
1912-1916
1914-1918
1877-1920
1917-1921
On what date was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
May 7, 1915
June 28, 1919
June 6, 1944
April 4, 1917
Which countries were part of the Allied Powers?
Germany
United States
France
Ottoman Empire
Which countries were part of the Central Powers?
Germany
Great Britain
Austria
Hungary
France
The American soldiers helped repel the Germans on the _____________________ front
eastern
southern
western
northern
What was the nickname given to American soldiers during World War 1?
Yankees
doughboys
Rebels
buffalo soldiers
America became involved in the war ______________________ because of many factors.
excitedly
reluctantly
quickly
enthusiastically
Allied Powers (WWI)
Britain, France, Russia, Italy and the United States
Mexico
Australia
Austria-Hungary, Germany, Ottoman Empire
Central Powers
Britain, France, Russia, Italy and the United States
Mexico
Australia
Austria-Hungary, Germany, Ottoman Empire
mobilize
A form of warfare in which opposing armies fight each other from trenches dug in the battlefield.
A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
to prepare for war
an increase in the importance of the military of a country
Armistice
Agreement to stop fighting
As part of the Treaty of Versailles, Germany was ordered to pay fines to the Allies to repay the costs of the war.
Law passed by Congress in 1917 that required all men from ages 21 to 30 to register for the military draft
Treaty that ended WW I. It blamed Germany for WW I and handed down harsh punishment.
Selective Service Act
Law passed by Congress in 1917 that required all men from ages 21 to 30 to register for the military draft
Agreement to stop fighting
American citizens were lending money to the government to pay for the war.
British passenger liner sunk in 1915 that helped sway American opinion of the war.
Which side was the United States on?
The Allied Forces
The United States
The Central Powers
The League of Nations
Who created the Zimmerman Telegraph?
Arthur Zimmerman
Zimmerman Zipper
Zimmer Zimmer foe Fimmer
Nigel Zimmerman
