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Quiz 19
Directions: Circle ALL the correct answers.
1. WWI began in Europe in 1914 when Germany and Austria-Hungary
went to war with
A. The United States
B. France
C. Great Britain
D. Russia
E. Mexico
2. At
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B.
C.
D.
E.
the outset of WWI, the United States
Immediately declared war on Germany & Russia
Adopted a policy of neutrality
Allied itself w/ Britain & France
Still traded with both the Allied and Central Powers
Stop German immigration into the country
3. Which of the following were consequences of WWI?
A. the crushing burden of war debt on European powers
B. the establishment of a communist government in Russia
C. the economic burden created from the disruption of overseas trade
D. the breakup of American colonies in the Philippines
E. the rise of the Nazi Party in Germany
4. The United States entered WWI for which of the following reasons?
A. Germany’s unrestricted submarine warfare.
B. The feeling of kinship with the governments of England and France.
C. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
D. The rise in public support for war as a result of the Zimmerman Note.
E. The temporary establishment of a republic in Russia
5. During the course of WWI, the U.S. experienced
A. A growth in the power of the Executive branch of government.
B. A rapid decline in economic prosperity.
C. An increase in the involvement of foreign affairs.
D. A change in the social status of American citizens.
E. A rapid increase in industrial output
6. By 1918, the member-nations of the Allied powers were ________.
A) France
B) Great Britain
C) the U.S
D) Russia
E) Germany
7. Some Americans felt personally involved in the war because _____.
A. they admired European civilization
B. they remembered the war with Spain
C. they still felt close ties to their ancestral homeland
D. business was being conducted w/ both sides
E. they feared the production of weapons of mass destruction
8. President Wilson outlined “14 Points” that he felt could prevent
another world war. These points included
A. Self-determination
B. Freedom of the seas
C. Formation of a League of Nations
D. A mandate system
E. A massive war reparation payment to be paid by Germany
9. The Treaty of Versailles
A. Officially marked the end of WWI
B. Demanded a massive war reparation payment to be paid by Germany
C. Incorporated many of Wilson’s “14 Points”
D. Authorized the creation of A League of Nations
E. Redrew the boundaries of Germany and Austria-Hungary creating new
nations
10.
The League of Nations
A. Was the idea of US President Woodrow Wilson
B. Was adopted into the Treaty of Versailles
C. Was an international peace keeping organization created to prevent
another world war
D. Was something the US Senate voted against participation
E. Was unsuccessful in preventing another world war
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Which of the following were causes of WWI?
Industrialization
Militarism
Secret alliances
Nationalism
Imperialism
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How did the United States prepare for involvement in WWI?
Implementing the Selective Service Act
War Industries Board
The Espionage & Sedition Acts
The Committee of Public Information
Food & Fuel Administration