Question 1

Why did Germany decide to resume unrestricted submarine warfare in January 1917?

Accepted Answer

Germany believed that it could win the war before the United States could bring its army to Europe, so it decided to resume unrestricted submarine warfare in January 1917.

Question 2

Which divisions did European countries establish before the outbreak of World War I?

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Before the outbreak of World War I, European countries established two major divisions: the Triple Entente (consisting of Britain, France, and Russia) and the Triple Alliance (consisting of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy). These alliances were formed as a result of increasing tensions and rivalries between European powers.

Question 3

The Selective Service Act of 1917 authorized the armed forces to conscript

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The Selective Service Act of 1917 authorized the armed forces to conscript all young men, ages 21-30, for military service in World War I.

Question 4

According to President Wilson,American neutrality entailed

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President Wilson believed that American neutrality meant maintaining free trade with all nations at war and ensuring the safety of American merchant ships on the open seas. This was important for a country heavily dependent on international trade. He did not advocate for providing nonmilitary aid to the Allies, imposing an embargo on private passenger ships, or taking a mediator role in the peace process at this point.

Question 5

What triggered the outbreak of World War I in 1914?

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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria by a Bosnian Serb terrorist on June 28, 1914, triggered a chain of events that led to the outbreak of World War I. Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, which then drew in various alliances and ultimately led to a global conflict.

Question 6

On August 3,1914,Germany declared war on Russia and

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Germany declared war on France on August 3, 1914, following its declaration of war on Russia, as part of the unfolding events that led to World War I.

Question 7

How did William Jennings Bryan react to President Wilson's threat to break diplomatic relations with Germany?

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William Jennings Bryan resigned because he felt that President Wilson's threat to break diplomatic relations with Germany would place the U.S. on a collision course with Germany, which could lead to war. Bryan believed in peace and diplomacy and did not want to see the U.S. involved in another war.

Question 8

Why did President Wilson allow billions of dollars in loans that kept American goods flowing to Britain and France in 1916?

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Question 9

What motivated the rebellion of Mexican farmers led by Pancho Villa in 1916-17?

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The rebellion of Mexican farmers led by Pancho Villa in 1916-17 was motivated by their belief that the new American-backed government had betrayed the revolution's promise to help the common people. The rebels saw the new government as serving the interests of foreign investors and the wealthy elites rather than the poor farmers and workers. Villa, in particular, was angered by the U.S. government's recognition of Venustiano Carranza as the legitimate leader of Mexico, seeing him as a sellout to American interests. The rebels launched a series of attacks on American interests in Mexico, including the infamous raid on Columbus, New Mexico, in which Villa and his men killed American soldiers and civilians. The rebellion ultimately failed, as the U.S. government intervened militarily to support Carranza and suppress the rebels.

Question 10

President Wilson justified which decision by declaring that he would not support a "government of butchers"?

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President Wilson justified his decision to intervene in Mexico's affairs after the Mexican Revolution by declaring that he would not support a "government of butchers." He believed that the violent regime of Mexican leader Victoriano Huerta was brutal and undemocratic, and that the intervention was necessary to promote stability and democracy in Mexico.

Question 11

What was the impact of Great Britain's blockade of Germany in 1914?

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Great Britain's blockade of Germany in 1914 effectively shut down Germany's imports and exports. As a result, the United States shifted its trade focus to Great Britain, leading to increased trade between the two nations. This trade bolstered the British economy and helped support its war efforts.

Question 12

The immediate cause of President Wilson's decision to ask Congress for a declaration of war against Germany in 1917 was

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The immediate cause was the German submarine attacks on American vessels, which violated the U.S.'s neutral rights and led to Wilson asking Congress for a declaration of war.

Question 13

How did President Wilson respond to the Germans' sinking of the Lusitania?

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Wilson responded to the sinking of the Lusitania by threatening a break in diplomatic relations with Germany, emphasizing the need for Germany to change its unrestricted submarine warfare policy that endangered neutral ships and civilians.

Question 14

According to Map 22.2: European Alliances after the Outbreak of World War I,which nation remained neutral following the outbreak of World War I?

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Question 15

How did Germany react to the 1914 blockade?

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Germany responded to the blockade by starting their own submarine blockade of Great Britain, restricting food and supplies from reaching the country. This was part of their larger strategy known as unrestricted submarine warfare. They did not immediately send submarines to America's East Coast, declare war on the United States, or attack American ships in response to the blockade.

Question 16

How did President Wilson respond to the initial outbreak of war in Europe in 1914?

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President Wilson issued a proclamation of America's absolute neutrality in response to the outbreak of war in Europe in 1914. He wanted to keep the United States out of the war and believed that a policy of neutrality was the best way to do so.

Question 17

Once Congress declared war against Germany in April 1917,President Wilson stated the Americans' goal in the war was to

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President Wilson's speech to Congress stated that the goal of America's involvement in World War I was to "vindicate the principles of peace and justice in the life of the world as against selfish and autocratic power." The aim was to promote democracy and prevent future wars through the establishment of a League of Nations. The war was not about destroying Germany or conquering it or restructuring Europe to exclude it.

Question 18

Which of the following describes Wilson's experience in the presidential election of 1916?

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Wilson won the election of 1916, defeating Republican nominee Charles Evans Hughes, but only by a narrow margin. Roosevelt ran on the Progressive Party ticket but ultimately lost. Wilson's re-election platform was based on his record of neutrality and promises to keep the U.S. out of World War I.

Question 19

The American war poster "Chums" emphasized what aspect of the U.S.effort in World War I?

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Question 20

Which of the following describes the Zimmermann telegram that made headlines in 1917?

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The Zimmermann Telegram was a secret diplomatic communication issued from the German Foreign Office in January 1917 that proposed a military alliance between Germany and Mexico in the event of the United States entering World War I against Germany. The telegram promised Mexico the return of its lost territories in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona if it declared war on the United States. This revelation played a significant role in influencing the United States to enter the war against Germany.

Quiz 7: World War I: the Progressive Crusade at Home and Abroad, 1914-1920