U.S. History, WWI & The 20s

Which event sparked WWI?

• the crowning of Wilhelm II

• the Zimmermann Telegram

• the sinking of the Lusitania

• the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

Which of the following events occurred first?

• Germany declared war on France

• Great Britain declared war on Germany

• Russia declared war on Austria

• Austria declared war on Serbia

What was the purpose of Germany's Schlieffen Plan?

• to keep France out of the war until Russia was defeated

• to attack Russia and France simultaneously

• to dig in and wait for France to attack

• to defeat France quickly and then attack Russia

What was probably the greatest factor in America's entrance into WWI?

• imperialism

• sympathy for Britain's plight

• the Zimmerman Telegram

• submarine warfare in the Atlantic

Germany's invasion of which nation brought Great Britain into WWI?

• France

• The Netherlands

• Serbia

• Belgium

What was the main provision of the Selective Service Act?

• Liberty Bonds

• "Hooverizing"

• limitations on free speech

• the draft

What was the main provision of the Espionage and Sedition Acts?

• replacing the word German with liberty

• punishing citizens who filed to "Hooverize"

• executing war criminals

• banning criticism of the war effort

What famous phrase came from the Schenk decision?

• necessary and proper

• separate but equal

• peace without victory

• clear and present danger

The Fourteen Points included:

• war reparations

• a war-guilt clause

• the division of Germany

• the League of Nations

Who was America's "Ace of Aces"?

• Alvin York

• Manfred von Richthofen

• Edward Mannock

• Eddie Rickenbacker