Question 1

-In what way does the cartoon Lincoln's Birthday compare Woodrow Wilson to Abraham Lincoln?
A) They were both anti-segregationists who tried to better the lives of African Americans.
B) They both had to make difficult decisions about whether to lead the nation into war.
C) They both suffered personal tragedies in office, including the loss of one wife and one child.
D) They both died in office shortly after each of their respective wars ended.

Accepted Answer

The cartoon "Lincoln's Birthday" draws a parallel between Abraham Lincoln and Woodrow Wilson based on their roles as leaders who faced the difficult decision of whether to lead their nation into war. Lincoln led the United States during the Civil War, and Wilson made the decision to enter World War I.

Question 2

-How was Germany mainly planning on carrying out the destruction of ships belonging to Britain and its allies that was referenced in this published warning to the public?
A) by naval blockade
B) by mining the North Sea
C) through modern steel-constructed battleships
D) through U-boats

Accepted Answer

Germany primarily planned to use U-boats (submarines) to carry out the destruction of ships belonging to Britain and its allies during the World Wars. This strategy allowed for stealthy and effective attacks on enemy shipping, disrupting supply lines and naval operations.

Question 3

-According to this map, what developed as a result of a German miscalculation of its war plan, which was also known as the Schlieffen Plan?
A) the sinking of the Lusitania
B) facing a two-front war in both Eastern and Western Europe
C) the unexpected entry of the United States into World War I
D) British mining of the North Sea

Accepted Answer

The Schlieffen Plan was Germany's military strategy at the start of World War I, aiming for a quick victory in the west against France before turning to the east to fight Russia. However, the plan failed, leading to Germany fighting a two-front war in both Eastern and Western Europe, which was a significant miscalculation with profound implications for the war's outcome.

Question 4

-Which slogan on this vehicle used for President Wilson's 1916 reelection campaign reveals that the president had not entirely ruled out war?
A) "Who Keeps Us Out of War?"
B) "Peace with Honor"
C) "Prosperity"
D) "Preparedness"

Accepted Answer

"Preparedness" suggests readiness for war, indicating that Wilson had not entirely ruled out the possibility of entering the conflict.

Question 5

Based on her voting record regarding entry into World Wars I and II, Republican congresswoman Jeannette Rankin, the first female member of Congress, could best be described as a(n) .
A) pacifist
B) warmonger
C) alarmist
D) traitor

Accepted Answer

Jeannette Rankin was known for her pacifist stance, as evidenced by her votes against entering both World War I and World War II, making her the only member of Congress to vote against entering both wars.

Question 6

How did the federal government ensure the smooth transport of war-related freight during the war?
A) by replacing all railroad workers with federal employees
B) by disallowing railroad unions from making demands
C) by providing additional labor to maintain railway lines
D) by taking over management of the railroads

Accepted Answer

During the war, the federal government took over the management of the railroads to ensure the smooth transport of war-related freight. This action was aimed at coordinating the rail system more effectively for the national war effort.

Question 7

How did President Wilson define American neutrality after the sinking of the Lusitania?
A) remaining "impartial in thought as well as action"
B) giving neutral nations the indisputable right to trade and travel wherever they liked
C) a decision of choosing to trade only with the Allied Powers
D) a way of ensuring that the Allies won and then helping them repay their wartime loans to American banks

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Before declaring war on Germany in 1917, the United States was dealing with a serious foreign policy crisis in _ that almost led to a formally declared war with that nation.
A) Russia
B) Mexico
C) Canada
D) Cuba

Accepted Answer

The crisis referred to is the Zimmermann Telegram incident, where Germany proposed a military alliance with Mexico against the United States, promising to support the recovery of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona for Mexico if they joined the war on the side of the Central Powers. This significantly escalated tensions and contributed to the U.S. decision to enter World War I against Germany.

Question 9

What groups were most likely to oppose American trade with the Allied nations during World War I?
A) German Americans and Irish Americans
B) The upper-class American elites
C) anti-Communists and anti-Bolsheviks
D) Eastern bankers and entrepreneurs

Accepted Answer

German Americans and Irish Americans were more likely to oppose American trade with the Allied nations during World War I. German Americans often had sympathies with Germany, while many Irish Americans opposed British policies in Ireland and, by extension, were not supportive of aiding the Allies, which included Britain.

Question 10

Under the Arabic Pledge, Germany promised to .
A) support Austria-Hungary if they declared war on Serbia
B) not violate Belgian neutrality when invading France
C) not sink passenger ships without warning
D) not sink merchant ships without warning

Accepted Answer

The Arabic Pledge was a promise made by Germany during World War I to the United States, agreeing not to sink passenger ships without warning, following the sinking of the British liner RMS Arabic.

Question 11

What was the purpose of the Zimmermann Telegram?
A) Germany tried to entice Japan to attack American possessions in the Pacific Ocean.
B) Germany assured Austria-Hungary unlimited financial and military support if it went to war with Russia.
C) Germany promised Mexico assistance in recovering territory lost to the United States in exchange for starting a border war.
D) Germany pledged to stop attacking Allied passenger ships without prior warning.

Accepted Answer

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. In return, Germany would support Mexico in recovering the territories of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona that Mexico lost during the Mexican-American War.

Question 12

The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk .
A) ended the civil war in Russia
B) was applauded by Britain and the United States
C) granted substantial territory in central Europe to Russia
D) took Russia out of World War I

Accepted Answer

The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, signed in March 1918 between the new Bolshevik government of Russia and the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire), ended Russia's participation in World War I.

Question 13

Which nation did Austria-Hungary hold responsible for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
A) Germany
B) Serbia
C) France
D) Russia

Accepted Answer

Austria-Hungary held Serbia responsible for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, which led to the Austro-Hungarian declaration of war on Serbia, marking the beginning of World War I.

Question 14

The War Industries Board was established to .
A) coordinate military production
B) oversee agriculture during the war
C) allocate scarce materials to American industries
D) determine the criteria for drafting soldiers

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Who directed the Food Administration that was in charge of producing enough food to feed civilians, soldiers, and overseas refugees during the war?
A) George Creel
B) Carrie Chapman Catt
C) Herbert Hoover
D) John J. Pershing

Accepted Answer

Herbert Hoover was appointed to lead the Food Administration during World War I, where he was responsible for the production, distribution, and conservation of food to support the war effort and feed civilians, soldiers, and refugees.

Question 16

The sinking of the British passenger ship Lusitania in 1915 led to this first American war-era propaganda poster by artist Fred Spear and was mainly designed to .
A) arouse outrage against Germany
B) honor those who died aboard the Lusitania
C) condemn Britain for faulty ship construction
D) encourage Americans to remain neutral in the current European war

Accepted Answer

The poster was intended to arouse outrage against Germany, as it depicted the tragic event in a manner that evoked sympathy for the victims and indignation towards Germany for its actions.

Question 17

The purpose of the National Security League was to .
A) prepare American soldiers for war through universal military training
B) denounce preparations for war against the Central Powers
C) secure pledges from Germany that respected America's right to trade with the Allies
D) assist President Wilson in planning for "peace without victory"

Accepted Answer

The National Security League was established to promote the preparedness of the United States for war, including advocating for universal military training to ensure American soldiers were ready for combat.

Question 18

-What does this chart of U.S. exports to Europe during the time the United States was neutral in the early years of World War I reveal about American sentiments in this war?
A) American exports to Britain and France decreased as these two countries entered the war against Germany.
B) American exports to Germany continued to increase as Germany won significant victories.
C) American manufacturers and banks chose to primarily help the Allies.
D) American entrepreneurs helped both the Allies and Central Powers equally.

Accepted Answer

American manufacturers and banks primarily supported the Allies by increasing exports to Britain and France, indicating a leaning towards the Allied cause despite official neutrality.

Question 19

-What can be inferred about Germany's role in World War I from this timeline?
A) Germany focused its war efforts on the Eastern Front in Russia.
B) Germany and Russia were allied against Austria-Hungary in this conflict.
C) Germany wanted to fulfill longstanding territorial ambitions in the Balkans.
D) Germany hoped to be the dominant power in Europe.

Accepted Answer

Germany's actions during World War I, including its aggressive military strategies and alliances, suggest that it aimed to establish itself as the dominant power in Europe.

Question 20

Under the war goals that President Wilson outlined in his Fourteen Points, international crises would be handled by .
A) the United States and the Allied Powers
B) a league of nations established at the end of the war
C) individual nations involved in each specific conflict
D) a combination of nations from the former Allied and Central Powers

Accepted Answer

Wilson's Fourteen Points proposed the creation of a League of Nations to address international crises and prevent future wars through collective security and diplomacy.

Quiz 20: The Great War: World War I, 1914-1918

-In what way does the cartoon Lincoln's Birthday compare Woodrow Wilson to Abraham Lincoln?

-How was Germany mainly planning on carrying out the destruction of ships belonging to Britain and its allies that was referenced in this published warning to the public?

-According to this map, what developed as a result of a German miscalculation of its war plan, which was also known as the Schlieffen Plan?

-Which slogan on this vehicle used for President Wilson's 1916 reelection campaign reveals that the president had not entirely ruled out war?

Based on her voting record regarding entry into World Wars I and II, Republican congresswoman Jeannette Rankin, the first female member of Congress, could best be described as a(n) .

How did the federal government ensure the smooth transport of war-related freight during the war?

How did President Wilson define American neutrality after the sinking of the Lusitania?

Before declaring war on Germany in 1917, the United States was dealing with a serious foreign policy crisis in _ that almost led to a formally declared war with that nation.

What groups were most likely to oppose American trade with the Allied nations during World War I?

Under the Arabic Pledge, Germany promised to .

What was the purpose of the Zimmermann Telegram?

The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk .

Which nation did Austria-Hungary hold responsible for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

The War Industries Board was established to .

Who directed the Food Administration that was in charge of producing enough food to feed civilians, soldiers, and overseas refugees during the war?

The sinking of the British passenger ship Lusitania in 1915 led to this first American war-era propaganda poster by artist Fred Spear and was mainly designed to .

The purpose of the National Security League was to .

-What does this chart of U.S. exports to Europe during the time the United States was neutral in the early years of World War I reveal about American sentiments in this war?

-What can be inferred about Germany's role in World War I from this timeline?

Under the war goals that President Wilson outlined in his Fourteen Points, international crises would be handled by .