WorksheetsWWI and Post_Great Depression
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 29mins
What was the greatest impact of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919?
It led to the sinking of a passenger ship, the Lusitania.
It started a period of cease fire in World War I.
It prevented future wars in Europe.
It formally ended World War I.
Following WWI and the signing of the peace treaty known as the Treaty of Versailles, people believed that another war would never occur again. Germany was forced to accept most of the blame for the war and became resentful.
Which conclusion BEST describes the outcome of the Treaty of Versailles?
The treaty led to payment of gold to the Allied governments and a lack of precious metals in Germany.
The treaty led to Germany upholding Woodrow Wilson's 14 Point proposal.
The treaty led to Germany creating the League of Nations.
The treaty led to World War II.
Which of the following documents did President Woodrow Wilson sign after World War I?
The New Deal
The Treaty of Versailles
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
What event changed American attitudes about entering World War I?
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Germany sank the Lusitania.
Russia had a change of government.
Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated.
Britain was expanding its empire in Africa.
After the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, the League of Nations was created in order to settle disagreements among countries through diplomacy. People in Europe and the United States were relieved. They believed there would NEVER be another war.
Which choice BEST demonstrates whether the people were correct or incorrect?
The people were correct. The Treaty brought peace throughout the last one hundred years.
The people were correct. The League of Nations continues to settle differences between countries to this day.
The people were incorrect. The League of Nations, led by the United States, refused to let Germany in, leading to World War II.
The people were incorrect. The Treaty punished Germany severely, which built up resentment in the German people, leading to World War II.
What were the contributions of Langston Hughes?
Langston Hughes was the founder of an automobile company which included a standard practice for building cars through the creation of the assembly line.
Langston Hughes was recognized as one of America’s greatest poets and was a leading figure in the Harlem Renaissance
Langston Hughes was recognized as one of the most influential jazz musicians during the Jazz Age.
Langston Hughes was the first American pilot and first man to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
Which BEST explains why jazz became popular in mainstream society after World War I?
Established orchestras began to play only jazz music instead of classical music.
Americans saw jazz music as a break from old traditions and a way to celebrate life.
Jazz was the preferred music style played by radio stations across the United States.
Baseball fans often heard jazz music played before each game to entertain the crowd.
Which of the following BEST describes what happened after Woodrow Wilson did not sign the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany’s military was taken away, including personnel, ships and weapons.
After World War l, Germans welcomed a leader that fought for power and wealth for Germany.
The Treaty of Versailles required Germany to give up land they had taken through colonization.
People living in Germany were unhappy about the demands listed in the Treaty of Versailles.
Which BEST explains how Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare ultimately led to their defeat in World War I?
These attacks made the German people fearful about the potential loss of life in battle leading to a revolution.
These attacks led to President Wilson entering World War I and sending American troops and supplies to France.
These attacks forced Germany to accept blame for the war, pay reparations, and give up territories and overseas colonies.
These attacks started a global peace keeping organization to provide countries with a means to settle disagreements through diplomacy rather than war.
Which of the following describes Henry Ford’s contribution in the 1920s?
He built the first automobile.
He made automobiles affordable for the working class.
He introduced new technology that made the assembly line useless.
He specialized in luxury cars that helped boost the economy during this time.
On May 7, 1915, a German U-boat sunk the British ship, the Lusitania, off the coast of southern Ireland.
Which describes the MOST immediate impact of the sinking of the Lusitania?
The German Navy began a blockade of British ports.
Germany temporarily ceased unrestricted submarine warfare.
The United States ended its policy of neutrality and declared war on Germany.
The United States and its allies negotiated with Germany and signed the Treaty of Versailles.
Who was the musician who brought jazz music to all people in the 1920s?
Charles Lindbergh
Langston Hughes
Louis Armstrong
Henry Ford
Which argument explains why the United States entered World War I?
The submarine warfare by the Germans caused problems with United States shipping which began to hurt the economy.
The British sunk the Lusitania after Germany began submarine warfare, and there were many Americans killed when it sank.
The French and British began to threaten the security of the United States if they did not enter the war because France and Britain needed assistance to win the war.
France was concerned about the submarine warfare, and they refused to ship anything else to the United States if the United States did not enter the war to help France.
Langston Hughes and Louis Armstrong both influenced the culture in the 1920s.
Which graphic correctly shows their different contributions?
Which of the following correctly compares the contribution of two historical figures from the 1920s?
Why were people concerned about the safety of American ships during World War I?
American merchant ships that entered the Mediterranean Sea were being captured by the German navy.
Several American merchant ships, overloaded with heavy weapons, sank in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
Germany declared all merchant ships, even neutral American ships, near the British coast would be attacked.
Britain decided to stop protecting American merchant ships as they crossed the English Channel to trade with France.
What was one contribution of Charles Lindbergh?
He wrote poetry that described African American life.
He was the first to cross the Atlantic Ocean as a solo pilot.
He was the first to successfully fly a motor-operated airplane.
He was a jazz musician who brought this music to the mainstream.
The Ford Motor Company mass produced automobiles that were more affordable for the average American to own.
Which BEST explains how this affected society in the 1920s?
People could now live farther away from their jobs in the city.
Workers could afford to buy several cars to show off their wealth.
Local governments rushed to pave city streets to make driving more enjoyable.
Voters demanded that Congress set aside funds to build a national highway system.
Which of the following is TRUE regarding the Harlem Renaissance?
Americans were struggling financially after the war until new jobs were created by the renaissance.
African Americans moved from the North to the South and created a culture of jazz music and African art.
The culture created during the renaissance was unique to Harlem and did not spread throughout the rest of the country.
People in the United States wanted to celebrate the wealth gained during World War I, which inspired them to create new music, art, poetry and stories.
How did Langston Hughes influence the Harlem Renaissance?
He wrote poetry about Black society, art, and culture.
He wrote and performed songs influenced by African rhythms.
He painted images of Black Americans performing daily tasks.
He edited a newspaper that called for Black civil rights reform.
Which TWO contributions did the United States make to defeat the Central Powers during World War I?
sending merchant ships to deliver weapons to Britain
shipping food and supplies to war-torn Allied countries
selling submarine and tanks to the German government
creating a blockade to prevent French merchants from trading
teaching citizens of the Ottoman Empire about the importance of democracy
Which TWO statements accurately describe the immediate impact of World War I on the United States?
The United States joined the League of Nations after the war ended.
Millions of United States citizens were drafted and sent to fight in the war.
The United States joined the war immediately after the sinking of the Lusitania.
World War I continued for several years after the United States entered the war.
The United States entered the war because of German warfare on American ships.
Which BEST explains why baseball became a popular pastime in the 1920s?
Baseball fans were allowed to attend games in person for the first time.
Talented players ignited the interests of fans and inspired them to follow certain teams.
Everyone had access to a radio and could listen to the games as a form of entertainment.
Managers chose fun and interesting mascots and hired cheerleaders to entertain the crowds.
Even though Hitler’s Nazi Party believed in German superiority, this African American disproved this belief when he won four gold medals at the Olympics in Germany.
Who is BEST described by the statement?
Jesse Owens
Duke Ellington
Louis Armstrong
Langston Hughes
Jamie and Stacy are studying the Great Depression. They are discussing events that happened during that time. Stacy says that although the Dust Bowl happened during the time of the Depression, it was NOT the result of the Stock Market Crash of 1929. Jamie disagrees.
Which student is correct? Choose the one that BEST answers the question.
Stacy is correct. The Dust Bowl was a football game played in the 1930’s.
Jamie is correct. The Dust Bowl lost money, and as a result laid off all the people who worked there.
Stacy is correct. The Dust Bowl was caused by poor farming techniques and overgrazing cattle.
Jamie is correct. The Dust Bowl was a direct result of the crash. Many people lost the money they had invested in the Bowl.
Why did so many farmers in the Great Plains lose their homes during the depression?
There were not enough jobs in the area.
There were high prices for seeds and plants.
There were diseased plants from lack of fertilizer and poor soil.
There were poor farming practices combined with drought and windstorms.
Which TWO statements describe both Jesse Owens and Duke Ellington?
They both faced racial barriers.
They both wrote successful novels.
They both composed popular music.
They both set world records in sports.
They both achieved recognition for their success in their fields.
What effect did the New Deal have on life in America?
The New Deal created lines at soup kitchens and places that gave away bread.
The New Deal programs created jobs that put unemployed Americans back to work.
The New Deal caused stocks to become worthless which lead to the Stock Market Crash.
The New Deal reopened banks that were closed and returned savings to Americans who lost their money during the Depression.
Shani's class has been studying Margaret Mitchell. Her teacher asked her to create a short presentation on a current person whose achievements she thinks are similar to Margaret Mitchell's achievements. Shani is trying to decide whom to choose.
Which person's achievements would be MOST like Margaret Mitchell's?
a person who leads a company that creates a new video game
a person who creates an original comic that is made into a movie
a person who plays professional tennis and wins a major tournament
a person who is part of an award-winning chorus that sells millions of albums
Which statement BEST represents the picture?
Many families were without a source of income, so they visited soup kitchens for a meal.
The government wanted a way to provide meals for individuals that worked for them.
Farmers were faced with a surplus of vegetables that were provided free to soup kitchens to provide meals for those without food.
Due to the schedules in many factories, workers were forced to take their lunch breaks at the same time and place every day, so they visited soup kitchens.
Which of the following effects made life more difficult during the Great Depression?
the Dust Bowl because it made farming difficult
the Roaring Twenties because it caused racial tension
the soup kitchens because it was difficult for people to get food
the Stock Market Crash of 1929 because it caused people to lose their money
Which TWO developments MOST helped the country recover from the Great Depression?
the stock market boom
the construction of Hoovervilles
the election of Franklin Roosevelt
the government creating public works programs
the use of soup kitchens to feed the unemployed
The programs of the New Deal allowed provided economic support to households during the 1930's. These programs also supported the production of goods and services.
Why was the Works Progress Administration able to bring economic relief more than the other programs under the New Deal?
The other programs provided food for those in need, but did not provide jobs.
The program provided more jobs and employed more people than the other programs.
The power plants made many people wealthy, which helped strengthen the economy.
The program was started during the Great Depression when many people needed jobs and money.
Which of the following describes why Duke Ellington became so popular in the 1930s?
He wrote literature about African American life during a time when African culture was very popular.
He composed music from different genres, which was played in homes often due to the popularity of the radio.
He won several world records running track and field at Ohio University and was chosen to be in the Olympics.
He was well known as a talented composer and singer of jazz music, which he played during the Harlem Renaissance.
Ode to You
You single handedly disproved a racist ideal
You embarrassed a mad man
who easily killed
Some say you were just a man
that hailed from Alabama
who stood every bit of five feet ten
with plenty of stamina
And clear up you did
in a quickening pace
while dispelling the myth
of a superior race
Oh how you ran
and oh how you jumped
and in a blink of an eye
in the end you triumphed
Who is the historical figured described in this poem?
Duke Ellington
Louis Armstrong
Jesse Owens
Babe Ruth
Which describes the MAIN goal of the Tennessee Valley Authority during the New Deal?
build more dams
build new factories
bring electricity to the region
bring new farming methods to the region
n what TWO ways does the poster MOST relate to the goals of the Civilian Conservation Corps?
Parks provided free entertainment to unemployed Americans.
The park was in a rural area that needed electricity brought to it.
Maintaining parks created jobs for rangers and other park workers.
The parks service encouraged Americans to exercise and get fresh air.
National landmarks could promote the preservation of natural resources.
The New Deal revolved around which three concepts?
Roosevelt, infrastructure, and poverty
resources, infrastructure, and poverty
relief, recovery, and Roosevelt
relief, recovery, and reform
The period in the 1930s of high unemployment and a loss of confidence in financial institutions is known as what?
The New Deal
The Great Depression
The Second World War
The Hoover Administration
Which of the following was a MAIN effect of the New Deal’s programs?
It ended the Great Depression.
It provided jobs to millions of Americans.
It promoted the reelection of Franklin Roosevelt.
It created programs that are still in existence today.
What was the relationship between President Hoover's response to the Great Depression and his loss in the election of 1932?
People blamed Hoover for the way the Dust Bowl made the Great Depression worse.
People did not believe Hoover had done enough to help during the Great Depression.
People believed Hoover should not involve the federal government in the economy's recovery.
People were angry because Hoover did more to help the cities recover than he did for farmers.
Stephen is looking for information about Duke Ellington, Jesse Owens, and Margaret Mitchell. He is looking at a list of book titles.
Which TWO books would MOST LIKELY include information about all three individuals referred to in the statement above?
Arts Renaissance in the Jazz Age
Cultural Developments in the 1930s
Overcoming Racial Barriers in the 1930s
Technological Advancements at the Turn of the Century
Excellence in the Arts and Athletics During the Great Depression Era
Which statement BEST identifies and explains an effect of specialization in the manufacturing process?
Production slows down as tasks become more complex.
Workers receive higher wages by focusing on a single task.
More efficient production leads to lower prices for consumers.
A higher quality product leads to higher prices for consumers.
Which actions defend the MOST improved standard of living for people during the Great Depression?
Company A and Company B should specialize in baseball bats and stop production of radios.
Company A should specialize in baseball bats and Company B should specialize in radios.
Company A and Company B should specialize in radios and stop production of baseball bats.
Company A should specialize in radios and Company B should specialize in baseball bats.
Which of these describes how specialization improves the standard of living?
When people specialize they become self-sufficient and take care of all of their needs.
When people specialize they try to produce as many goods and services as they can each day.
When people specialize they make things they are not good at which wastes time and resources.
When people specialize they focus on producing certain goods or services and end up producing a better product.
Which of the following increased standard of living through specialization?
The New Deal
the assembly line
The Great Migration
The Harlem Renaissance
What effect did Henry Ford’s use of the assembly line have on the automobile market?
The assembly line increased productivity in the automobile market and decreased the price of cars.
The assembly line increased productivity in the automobile market and increased the price of cars.
The assembly line decreased productivity in the automobile market and decreased the price of cars.
The assembly line decreased productivity in the automobile market and increased the price of cars.
Which BEST describes a characteristic of a good citizen?
A good citizen will serve on a jury if it is asked of them.
A good citizen obeys all laws unless the laws are outdated.
A good citizen does not disagree or protest against the government.
A good citizen does not argue with people who hold different beliefs.
Which BEST explains how a citizen should be involved in the voting process?
Citizens should be ready to vote on every law put forth by the legislature.
Citizens should remain informed and vote in local, state, and national elections.
Citizens should not worry about local or state elections and focus only on national elections.
Citizens should only vote in the elections that center around their specific political interests.
John is assigned jury duty. He does not want to miss work.
Which of the following explains the responsibility of John?
He is not obligated to serve if he can find a replacement.
He does have to serve because he has due process of law.
He does not have to serve because not serving is his right as a citizen.
He does have to serve because he is obligated to serve his country.
A citizen wants to participate in the political process and support a specific candidate.
Which statement demonstrates an appropriate way to support a candidate?
giving money to a local charity
voting for the opposing candidate
passing out materials that support their candidate
replacing the opponent’s signs with their candidate’s signs
Which of the following BEST describes the responsibilities of a citizen?
voting for city mayor, paying income tax, serving on jury duty
helping others, voting in presidential elections, paying sales tax
serving in the military when drafted, donating to charity, following the law
respecting the rights of others, enlisting in the military, voting for governor
A government was not able to pay for certain programs due to the lack of funds.
Which explains why the government was MOST LIKELY not able to pay for certain programs such as Social Security?
People did not vote in the previous election.
Too many people enrolled in the military.
Too many people moved into the state.
People did not pay their taxes.
Michelle and Stephanie are completing a partner activity about Jesse Owens and Duke Ellington.
The activity instructions say:
Tell your partner which person you think had the most lasting effect on American culture and explain why.
Michelle thinks Duke Ellington had the most lasting effect. They each present evidence about the career of the person they chose to support their choice.
Which THREE pieces of evidence BEST support Michelle's choice?
Since Duke Ellington sometimes played without an orchestra, he created a new way to make music.
Since Duke Ellington played in multiple musical styles, he influenced many musicians who came after him.
Since Duke Ellington's music played on the radio many times, he reached many Americans over his long career.
Since Duke Ellington composed many songs that people still recognize and listen to today, his influence lives on.
Since Duke Ellington overcame racial injustice, he helped make it easier for African Americans to succeed in our culture.
How are Margaret Mitchell and Jesse Owens similar?
They both worked as reporters of American culture in the 1930s.
They both had jazz radio shows in the American culture of the 1930s.
They both faced racial discrimination in the American culture of the 1930s.
They both had achievements that contributed to American culture in the 1930s.
