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World War I Involvement Quiz

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 14mins

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Class
Date
1.

What factors led to the United States becoming involved in World War I?

a)

The bombing of the Lusitania

b)

The bombing of the USS Maine

c)

The Zimmerman telegram

d)

A and C

2.

The sinking of the Lusitania upset Americans because

a)

it was the sister ship of the Titanic

b)

it was headed back to Great Britain

c)

it carried American passengers

d)

it was part of Great Britain’s military

3.

The Zimmerman telegram was sent by Germany to Mexico. What did the telegram say?

a)

Germany asked Mexico to help persuade America to fight on their side.

b)

Germany asked Mexico to send money to help buy supplies for the Great War.

c)

Germany asked Mexico to fight on their side and they would reward them with American lands.

d)

Germany asked Mexico to put out propaganda to help them win the war.

4.

The United States joining the Allies during World War 1 ended the war quicker?

a)

True

b)

False

5.

The ________________________________ officially ended World War I.

a)

Treaty of Versailles

b)

Treaty of Paris

c)

Treaty of Tordesillas

d)

Treaty of Ghent

6.

The nickname the “doughboys” referred to:

a)

The American troops that were sent to France.

b)

The American soldiers that did the cooking for other soldiers.

c)

The American troops that carried the food supplies during the fight.

d)

The American troops who told stories of home cooking.

7.

Before the sinking of the Lusitania and the Zimmerman telegram, what was Woodrow Wilson’s view on the United States taking part in the Great War?

a)

He wanted to immediately fight in the war.

b)

He wanted to remain neutral.

c)

He wanted to create allies with other countries.

d)

He wanted to work on his 14 Points Plan and not be disturbed.

8.

What sparked the immediate start of the World War I?

a)

The assassination of Woodrow Wilson

b)

The assassination of Franz Ferdinand

c)

The assassination of General Zimmerman

d)

The assassination of John Pershing

9.

All of the following were part of the Allied Powers EXCEPT:

a)

Great Britain

b)

France

c)

Russia

d)

Germany

10.

All of the following were part of the Central Powers EXCEPT:

a)

Russia

b)

Germany

c)

Austria-Hungary

d)

Turkey (Ottoman Empire)

11.

What role did the United States play in peacemaking in World War I?

a)

President, Woodrow Wilson, wrote his 14 Points Plan to help European nations live in peace.

b)

President, Woodrow Wilson, sent soldiers to protect their allies.

c)

President, Woodrow Wilson, gave 1 million dollars to Germany.

d)

President, Woodrow Wilson, wrote his 16 Points Plan to help Europe become like America.

12.

What was the purpose of recruitment posters?

a)

persuade women to fight in the war

b)

persuade men to fight in the war

c)

persuade people to donate money

d)

persuade African Americans to fight in the war

13.

The League of Nations was established to

a)

defeat Germany

b)

prepare for World War 2

c)

help find peaceful ways to solve problems

d)

to find peace in Europe

14.

True or False. An alliance is a secret agreement.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

True or False. Nationalism is the love of one’s country and desire to have country free from control of others.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Which of the following was a new technology used during World War I?

a)

Atomic bombs

b)

Jet aircraft

c)

Trench warfare

d)

Steam-powered ships

17.

Which country was NOT a member of the Allied Powers during World War I?

a)

Germany

b)

France

c)

Italy

d)

Great Britain

18.

What was the main purpose of the Treaty of Versailles?

a)

To create new colonies in Africa

b)

To form the United Nations

c)

To divide the Ottoman Empire among the Allies

d)

To punish Germany and establish peace after World War I

19.

Who was Franz Ferdinand?

a)

German emperor during WWI

b)

Austro-Hungarian emperor during WWI

c)

Austro-Hungarian Archduke preceding WWI

d)

Serbian nationalist preceding WWI

20.
Which one of these is 3 new technologies introduced during WWI? 
a)
Atomic bombs, rifles, machine guns 
b)
Tanks, repeating rifles, gas masks 
c)
Poisonous gas, atomic bombs, airplanes 
d)
Airplanes, poisonous gas, machine guns
21.

New weapons were developed during WWI as a result of...

a)

Imperialism

b)

The Industrial Revolution

c)

The need for airplanes to drop bombs

d)

The use of poisonous gas

22.

This invention created the need for the trenches during WWI

a)

tanks

b)

machine guns

c)

war ships

d)

fighter jets

23.

This was used for the first time during WW1 and could only reach 4 mph

a)

Airplane

b)

Hummer

c)

Tank

d)

Rifle

24.
What year did the United States join the Allied Powers to fight Germany and the Central Powers? 
a)
1989
b)
1917
c)
1861
d)
1865
25.
Which statement best summarizes the United States' role in World War I? 
a)
The US claimed to be neutral, but helped the Allies and then finally entered the war on the side of the allies. 
b)
The US remained neutral throughout the war. 
c)
The U.S. entered the war on the side of the Central Powers after Germany asked. 
d)
The US went to war with Mexico because of the Zimmerman Telegram.
26.

Why is WWI important to history?

a)

It showed that the US was a strong military power.

b)

It served as a break in US isolationism.

c)

It led to shift of more African Americans and women in northern factories.

d)

All of the above.

27.
What was the name of the British steamship that the Germans torpedoed which killed 100 US citizens?
a)
Lusitania
b)
Prince William
c)
King George
d)
Queen Anne