World War I Notes Knowledge Check

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Poison gas included chlorine gas, which ______ a person.

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Suffocates

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What is the primary purpose of a trench in warfare?

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To protect soldiers from enemy fire

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The soldiers in the photograph are most likely engaged in which type of warfare?

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Trench

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The images depict soldiers in a trench. What is one of the main challenges they faced in these conditions?

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Trench foot

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The images depict soldiers in a trench. What was a common method of communication?

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Pigeons

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In the images, soldiers are seen in a trench. What was a common way to pass time?

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Reading, Playing cards, Writing letters.

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The images show soldiers in a trench. What was a common tool they used?

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Shovel

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What action did the U.S. support that affected Germany? A) A British blockade, B) A peace treaty, C) An alliance with Germany, D) A trade agreement.

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A British blockade

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How did Germany retaliate against the U.S. support of the British blockade?

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With U-boats

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What was the reaction of Americans to the sinking of the Lusitania?

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Anger