Question 1

How did the U.S. intervention affect Mexico's identity?
A) It galvanized nationalism.
B) It created delusions of grandeur.
C) It created a feeling of defeat.
D) Mexico failed to see itself as a world power.

Accepted Answer

The U.S. intervention in Mexico, particularly the Mexican-American War, galvanized Mexican nationalism and the idea of defending their country's identity and sovereignty. This event is still celebrated in Mexico as the day of national sovereignty.

Question 2

How did the United States gain manpower for border patrols during the Punitive Expedition?
A) the federal government called up and federalized the National Guard
B) the Marines were transplanted from other assignments
C) the federal government relied on conscription
D) a large local militia was created

Accepted Answer

The federal government called up and federalized the National Guard, which provided a significant increase in manpower for border patrols during the Punitive Expedition.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the effect that World War I had on the United States economy?
A) The United States moved from being a debtor to being a creditor.
B) The United States spiraled into a recession due to overspending.
C) The United States relied on European loans to finance the war.
D) The United States industry was negatively affected due to a loss of manpower.

Accepted Answer

During World War I, the United States became a major lender to Europe and other countries involved in the war, which transformed the country from a debtor to a creditor nation. The country's economy expanded as a result of increased demand for American goods and services, and U.S. industries grew to meet the needs of the war effort.

Question 4

The U.S. Navy expanded to become a fleet "second to none" as a result of what government program?
A) Naval Act of 1916
B) Fleet Expansion Act of 1912
C) Fleet Construction Bill of 1917
D) Naval Development Act of 1914

Accepted Answer

The Naval Act of 1916 authorized the expansion of the United States Navy and called for the construction of ten battleships, six battle cruisers, thirty submarines, fifty destroyers, and other vessels. This program was essential for the United States to prepare for potential involvement in World War I and establish itself as a naval power. The other choices, Fleet Expansion Act of 1912, Fleet Construction Bill of 1917, and Naval Development Act of 1914, did not have as significant an impact on the expansion of the Navy as the Naval Act of 1916.

Question 5

The pre-World War I U.S. Army lacked these modern innovations, EXCEPT
A) modern rifles.
B) tanks.
C) aircraft.
D) chemical weapons.

Accepted Answer

Before World War I, the U.S. Army had already adopted modern rifles, such as the Springfield M1903, but had not yet incorporated tanks, aircraft, or chemical weapons into its arsenal. These innovations became more prominent during or after the conflict.

Question 6

Overall, how much influence did the United States wield over Allied strategy in World War I?
A) not very much
B) a great deal
C) the same as Great Britain
D) none

Accepted Answer

The United States joined World War I in 1917, much later than the other Allied powers. By the time the U.S. entered the war, strategies and major decisions had largely been established by the primary powers involved, such as Great Britain and France. While the addition of American troops and resources certainly had an impact on the war's course, the U.S. did not wield a significant amount of influence over Allied strategy as a whole.

Question 7

Three major issues the U.S. faced in mobilizing for war in Europe were
A) manpower, force structure, and training.
B) force structure, transport, and supply.
C) supply, manpower, and transport.
D) training, manpower, and supply.

Accepted Answer

Manpower, force structure, and training were the three major issues the U.S. faced in mobilizing for war in Europe.

Question 8

Who was the commander of U.S. forces in Europe during the Great War?
A) John Pershing
B) Arthur MacArthur
C) Dwight Eisenhower
D) Jacob Smith

Accepted Answer

John Pershing was the commander of U.S. forces in Europe during World War I.

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the role of African-American soldiers in the war?
A) Despite institutional racism, some African Americans achieved valor in battle.
B) Because of bad leadership, African Americans proved to be ineffective soldiers.
C) African Americans were inept due to inadequate training.
D) African Americans were not used in combat but only as labor.

Accepted Answer

Despite facing racial discrimination and being segregated, African-American soldiers played an important role in the war effort. They fought bravely and achieved valor in battle, while also serving in support roles such as logistics and transportation. Their contributions helped to demonstrate the need for equal rights and paved the way for integration in the military.

Question 10

All of the following were new technologies first used in World War I, EXCEPT
A) machine guns.
B) poison gas.
C) air power.
D) tanks.

Accepted Answer

Machine guns were actually first used in the late 19th century, prior to World War I. The other three technologies were all new and first used during the war.

Question 11

A major role of the U.S. Navy in World War I involved supporting which of the following?
A) convoy escort duty
B) naval assaults on Germany
C) searches for German submarines
D) patrols of the sea lines of communication

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Navy played a crucial role in World War I by providing convoy escort duty to protect merchant ships from German U-boat attacks, ensuring the safe passage of troops and supplies across the Atlantic.

Question 12

Americans served in all of the following air services prior to U.S. entry into the war, EXCEPT
A) Russia Imperial Air Force.
B) Royal Flying Corps.
C) Lafayette Escadrille.
D) French Air Service.

Accepted Answer

Americans did not serve in the Russian Imperial Air Force prior to U.S. entry into the war.

Question 13

Why were many American pilots frustrated with their role in World War I?
A) They were used primarily for reconnaissance missions.
B) Inadequate training led to many casualties.
C) Their missions were especially dangerous.
D) Conducting aerial searches for German submarines was tedious and boring.

Accepted Answer

Many American pilots were frustrated with their role in World War I because they were used primarily for reconnaissance missions, rather than engaging in combat.

Question 14

How did the Europeans qualify the American contribution to the war effort?
A) They came late and did little.
B) They won the war almost single-handedly.
C) They came early and did a lot.
D) They had it easy yet complained often.

Accepted Answer

Many Europeans felt that the Americans came late into the war effort, as they only officially entered the war in 1917, three years after it had started. Additionally, some Europeans felt that the American contribution was not substantial enough to make a significant difference in the outcome of the war.

Question 15

After the fighting ended on the Western Front, where were Americans sent?
A) Russia
B) France
C) Germany
D) Austria

Accepted Answer

After World War I, some American troops were sent to Russia as part of the Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War.

Question 16

Why did a U.S. war with Mexico seem more likely in 1914 than U.S. involvement in Europe?

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Question 17

What prompted the U.S. intervention in Mexico? How was the incursion carried out? What were its consequences, both in the short and long terms?

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Question 18

Why would the U.S. Army not have been considered a modern fighting force by the standards of World War I? What steps were taken to change the organization? How successful were these reforms?

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Question 19

What was the effect of the Joint Army-Navy Board on coordination of efforts in the Great War?

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Question 20

What three challenges confronted Pershing on his arrival in Europe? How were each of these dealt with in turn?

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Quiz 10: Over There

How did the U.S. intervention affect Mexico's identity?

How did the United States gain manpower for border patrols during the Punitive Expedition?

Which of the following best describes the effect that World War I had on the United States economy?

The U.S. Navy expanded to become a fleet "second to none" as a result of what government program?

The pre-World War I U.S. Army lacked these modern innovations, EXCEPT

Overall, how much influence did the United States wield over Allied strategy in World War I?

Three major issues the U.S. faced in mobilizing for war in Europe were

Who was the commander of U.S. forces in Europe during the Great War?

Which of the following best describes the role of African-American soldiers in the war?

All of the following were new technologies first used in World War I, EXCEPT

A major role of the U.S. Navy in World War I involved supporting which of the following?

Americans served in all of the following air services prior to U.S. entry into the war, EXCEPT

Why were many American pilots frustrated with their role in World War I?

How did the Europeans qualify the American contribution to the war effort?

After the fighting ended on the Western Front, where were Americans sent?

Why did a U.S. war with Mexico seem more likely in 1914 than U.S. involvement in Europe?

What prompted the U.S. intervention in Mexico? How was the incursion carried out? What were its consequences, both in the short and long terms?

Why would the U.S. Army not have been considered a modern fighting force by the standards of World War I? What steps were taken to change the organization? How successful were these reforms?

What was the effect of the Joint Army-Navy Board on coordination of efforts in the Great War?

What three challenges confronted Pershing on his arrival in Europe? How were each of these dealt with in turn?