Question 1

World War 1 started when the Archduke of what country was assassinated?

Accepted Answer

The Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary was assassinated in Sarajevo, Bosnia on June 28, 1914, which is considered the spark that ignited World War 1.

Question 2

Which committee did President Wilson create to promote the US war efforts?

Accepted Answer

President Wilson created the Committee on Public Information (CPI) to promote the US war efforts during World War I. Its purpose was to influence public opinion in support of the war effort through propaganda and media campaigns.

Question 3

What was the last name of the American general who led troops into Mexico searching for "Pancho" Villa?

Accepted Answer

General John J. Pershing led the expedition into Mexico in 1916 in an unsuccessful attempt to capture Mexican revolutionary leader Pancho Villa.

Question 4

Which federal agency was created under Wilson to enforce regulations that support competition in business?

Accepted Answer

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was created in 1914 by President Wilson to enforce regulations that support competition in business. The Fair Trade Commission and Business Regulation Administration are not actual federal agencies. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for ensuring the safety and efficacy of food and drug products, but not specifically for enforcing regulations related to competition in business.

Question 5

The name of the treaty that ended World War 1 was?

Accepted Answer

The Treaty of Versailles, signed on June 28, 1919, officially ended World War 1. The other options listed are names of locations in France that were significant during the war but not involved in the treaty negotiations.

Question 6

What was the name of the battle named after a river in France where over two million troops fought in 1914?

Accepted Answer

The battle named after a river in France where over two million troops fought in 1914 is known as the Battle of Marne.

Question 7

What year was the Federal Reserve System of banking created in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Federal Reserve System of banking was created in the United States in 1913 through the Federal Reserve Act, signed into law by President Woodrow Wilson on December 23, 1913.

Question 8

Which military armament inflicted the most casualties in World War One?

Accepted Answer

Artillery was responsible for the majority of casualties in World War One. The sheer volume and power of artillery shells caused immense damage to both soldiers and infrastructure, leading to an estimated 60% of casualties in the war. While other weapons such as rifles, tanks, airplanes, and grenades played important roles in the conflict, none were as deadly as the artillery.

Question 9

Which act did President Wilson support that simplified the definition of illegal business practices?

Accepted Answer

President Wilson supported the Clayton Antitrust Act, which was passed in 1914 and provided further clarification and simplification of the Sherman Antitrust Act's definitions of illegal business practices.

Question 10

Which amendment to the US Constitution created the federal income tax?

Accepted Answer

The 16th Amendment to the US Constitution created the federal income tax in 1913, allowing the government to impose taxes on individuals' income and corporations' profits.

Question 11

Who was the only black officer appointed to lead the NAACP when it was founded?

Accepted Answer

W.E.B. DuBois was the only black officer appointed to lead the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) when it was founded in 1909.

Question 12

What year did the Russian Revolution begin?

Accepted Answer

The Russian Revolution began in 1917.

Question 13

In what year did the United States declare war and enter World War 1?

Accepted Answer

The United States declared war and entered World War 1 in 1917. This was two years after the start of the war in 1914, and one year before the war ended in 1918.

Question 14

The "blank check" which helped start World War 1 was provided by which country to Austria- Hungary?

Accepted Answer

Germany provided Austria-Hungary with a "blank check" which essentially gave them unlimited support and backing in their actions, including the decision to declare war on Serbia. This allowed for a chain reaction of alliances and declarations to take place, ultimately leading to the start of World War 1.

Question 15

The Schlieffen Plan was developed by Germany to invade what country?

Accepted Answer

The Schlieffen Plan was developed by Germany to invade Belgium as a means of quickly defeating France and then turning to fight Russia on the eastern front.

Question 16

Which of the following was not a member of the Central Powers during World War One?

Accepted Answer

Russia was not a member of the Central Powers during World War One. They joined the war on the side of the Allies against the Central Powers.

Question 17

The British freighter that was sunk by a German submarine in 1915 was called?

Accepted Answer

The sinking of the Lusitania was a major event in World War I as it resulted in the death of over 1,000 people, including 128 Americans. The sinking also played a role in the eventual entry of the United States into the war. The Titanic sank in 1912 and was not involved in World War I. The Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth were both ships used by the British during the war, but neither were sunk by German submarines. "Beverage" is not a valid answer.

Question 18

About how many soldiers were in the US military at the end of the war in 1918?

Accepted Answer

At the end of World War I in 1918, there were approximately 4 million soldiers in the US military.

Question 19

In which state was "Mother" Jones involved with labor strikes during this period?

Accepted Answer

"Mother" Jones was heavily involved in labor strikes in West Virginia during the late 1800s and early 1900s, including the 1902 Coal Strike.

Question 20

The first US Congresswomen was?

Accepted Answer

Jeannette Rankin was the first woman elected to the United States Congress, serving as a Representative from Montana from 1917 to 1919 and again from 1941 to 1943. Neither Louise Taylor, Laura Perkins, nor Olivia Holmes were the first Congresswoman, and while Susan Anthony was an important suffragist and activist for women's rights, she was never a member of Congress.

Quiz 5: The Late Progressive Era and World War, 1912-1920