WorksheetsChapter 19 WWI Exam '25 A
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 30mins
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Class
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1.
American involvement in World War I brought about which of the following social and economic changes in the United States?:
a)
extensive black migration to the North for jobs
b)
decline of trade unions and strikes
c)
a loosening of controls on freedom of speech
d)
a strengthening of anti-trust laws and getting rid of monopolies
2.
Which of the following was most crucial in bringing about U. S. participation in World War I?:
a)
Persistent use of German submarines against American merchant and passenger ships
b)
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
c)
German violation of Belgian neutrality
d)
German atrocities against French & Belgian civilians in the occupied areas of those countries
3.
All of the following are events that led the United States to declare war on Germany in 1917, except
a)
the sinking of the Lusitania
b)
Germans following the terms of the Sussex Pledge
c)
the interception of the Zimmermann Telegram
d)
the Russian Revolution and removal of the autocratic czar
4.
The Sedition Act of 1918 was most often used to punish?
a)
persons who criticized the war effort and interfered with the war effort
b)
rich progressives who did not contribute money to the war effort
c)
members of the press who followed rules
d)
Egyptians, Iranians, and others emigrating from the Middle East to the United States
5.
Germany's notorious Zimmermann telegram?
a)
promised a temporary halt to submarine warfare
b)
apologized for the sinking of the Lusitania
c)
rejected U. S. efforts for a truce in the fighting
d)
proposed an alliance with Mexico if the United States declared war on Germany
6.
As a result of their work supporting the war effort, women finally received the right to vote in 1914
a)
True
b)
False
7.
Based on Perspective: some historians would question whether U. S. policy from 1914-1916 was truly neutral, those questioning neutrality point to the fact:
a)
the sinking of unarmed ships by German submarines
b)
the president's prejudices on racial issues
c)
the U.S. increased trade with Britain and France
d)
the reelection of President Woodrow Wilson.
8.
Such expressions as "liberty cabbage" (Sauerkraut) and "liberty sausage" (Bratwurst), as used during World War I, were an indication of?
a)
food shortages.
b)
American hostile reaction to things German
c)
American food relief to Belgium
d)
American patriotism to increase the food supply
9.
How does the graph reflect the impact of technology on warfare during WWI?
a)
The strategy of trench warfare causes an increase in shell shock among soldiers.
b)
The innovation of tanks led to a decrease in the number of injuries on the side of the allies.
c)
The use of machine guns resulted in unprecedented casualties on the battlefield.
d)
The introduction of chemical weapons accounted for the largest percentage of injuries sustained by soldiers.
10.
Which choice best describes rationing?
a)
distributing goods to consumers in fixed amounts
b)
allowing consumers to purchase as necessary
c)
restricting consumption completely
d)
bartering goods for services
11.
Under the Espionage and Sedition Acts of 1917-1918
a)
criticism of government leaders or war policies was a crime.
b)
there were 25 prosecutions and 10 convictions
c)
speaking and writing against Germany and Italy was a crime.
d)
censorship was aimed more at "middle America" than at Socialists or other radicals
12.
Which statement best describes the relationship between World War I and the Russian Revolution?
a)
World War I caused the Russian Revolution
b)
The Russian Revolution caused World War I
c)
Allowed the United States to join the Allies
d)
Allowed the United States to join the Central Powers
e)
Russia to switch sides and join the Central Powers
13.
After World War I, the opposition of some Members of the U.S. Congress to the Versailles Treaty was based largely on the idea that the Treaty
a)
did not punish the Central Powers harshly enough
b)
did not give the United States an important role in world affairs
c)
would require the United States to join the League of Nations and might result in a loss of United States sovereignty
d)
would require the United States to assume the cost of rebuilding the war-torn European economies
14.
President Woodrow Wilson’s statement “The world must be made safe for democracy” was made to justify his decision to
a)
end United States imperialism in Latin America
b)
support tariff reform
c)
send troops into Mexico to capture Pancho Villa
d)
ask Congress to declare war against Germany
15.
The Selective Training and Service Act
a)
authorized military men to attend college
b)
authorized to draft men into the military
c)
authorized German U-boats to patrol neutral waters
d)
allowed for a shorter training schedule for new military recruits
16.
On which of the following dates did the armistice of World War I take place
a)
November 1, 1914
b)
November 11, 1914
c)
November 1, 1918
d)
November 11, 1918
17.
All of the following mark “firsts” of World War I, Except
a)
the first tank battle
b)
the first use of chemical weapons
c)
the first total war of Europe
d)
the first time for de-segregated military units
18.
What are the three countries that formed the Central Powers?
a)
France, Russia, Great Britain
b)
Austria-Hungary, Germany, Ottoman Empire
c)
Bulgaria, Ottoman empire, Serbia
d)
Germany, Austria-Hungary, France
19.
Who was the American president during World War I?
a)
Herbert Hoover
b)
Woodrow Wilson
c)
Theodore Roosevelt
d)
William Howard Taft
20.
Preparedness advocates argued that the United States should
a)
ignore commercial interest
b)
strengthen its armed forces
c)
refuse to enter a European war
21.
American troops entered World War I and turned the tide of war
a)
True
b)
False
22.
An autocrat is a ruler with very little to no power over its people
a)
True
b)
False
23.
After the war there were 30 million people worldwide who died from the influenza epidemic of 1918, that is more than who died from war.
a)
True
b)
False
24.
Of the following events, what happened first?
a)
United States prince is assassinated
b)
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia
c)
Russia mobilized on the side of Allies
d)
The United States declares war on Germany
e)
The armistice is signed
25.
President Wilson’s program for peace at the Paris Peace Conference
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26.
Worldwide organization created at the conclusion of WWI aimed at ensuring security and peace
a)
League of Nations
b)
Fourteen Points
c)
Liberty Bonds
d)
United Nations
e)
NATO
27.
Which of the following best describes the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany after World War I?
a)
It allowed Germany to join the League of Nations immediately
b)
It led to economic prosperity and political stability
c)
It imposed heavy reparations and territorial losses
d)
It resulted in the expansion of Germany's military
28.
Data from the graph supports the conclusion that World War I (Export=goods sold to other countries. Import=goods bought from other countries.)
a)
cost the United States many billions of dollars
b)
was a significant benefit to the American economy
c)
lessened growth in the economy
d)
all of the above
29.
The war might have involved only two nations, if not for
a)
imperialism.
b)
propaganda.
c)
the alliance system.
d)
Germany.
30.
The United States sold _________ to help it finance the war.
a)
Liberty Bonds
b)
Fourteen Points
c)
League of Nations
d)
Militarism
e)
Mobilization
31.
The policy of aggressively building up a nation’s armed force
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32.
In the ________, Germany proposed an alliance with Mexico.
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33.
Ensuring that there is enough food and fuel for all
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34.
The readying of troops for war
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35.
What is country Number ..... 4
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36.
What is country Number .....5
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37.
What is country Number ..... 6
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38.
A new style of warfare where soldiers dug ditches to protect themselves from enemy fire. It led to a stalemate in Europe by late 1914.
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39.
What is country Number ..... 9
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40.
What is country Number ..... 10
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41.
What is country Number ..... 16
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42.
Which group of countries allied themselves to form the Triple Entente (Allies) in the years before World War I?
a)
Britain, France, and Austria-Hungary
b)
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire
c)
Russia, Germany, and Italy
d)
Britain, France, and Russia
43.
An acronym for some of the long-term causes of WW1 is M.A.I.N. What word does each letter represent?
a)
Militarism, Armies, Imperialism, Nationalism.
b)
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
c)
Modernism, Alliances,
Imperialism, Nationalism.
d)
Mistakes, Armies, Imperialists and Nationalists.
44.
Many European countries began taking over less powerful countries and taking the natural resources. This caused competition between the European countries as they each tried to build their empires bigger and bigger. Which WW1 cause would this fall under?
a)
Militarism
b)
Alliances
c)
Imperialism
d)
Nationalism
45.
Which country never joined the League of Nations?
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46.
True or False: The Treaty of Versailles forced Germany to accept blame and pay 33 billion dollars
a)
False
b)
True
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