World War I- "The Great War"

Which of the following was NOT a M.A.I.N. cause of World War I?

• militarism

• alliance

• isolationism

• nationalism

The sinking of the Lusitania upset Americans because

• it was the sister ship of the Titanic

• it was headed back to Great Britain

• American passengers on the ship were killed

• it was part of Great Britain's military

The Zimmerman telegram was sent by Germany to Mexico. What did the telegram say?

• Germany asked Mexico to help persuade America to fight on Germany's side

• Germany asked Mexico to send money to help buy supplies for the Great War

• Germany asked Mexico to fight on their side and they would reward Mexico land

• Germany asked Mexico to put out propaganda to help them win the war

Because the United States joined the allies during World War I, the war ended quicker?

• True

• False

The _______________________officially ended World War I.

• Treaty of France

• Treaty of Versailles

• Wilson's 14 Point Plan

• League of Nations

World War I only lasted about 2 years and less than 10,000 people died.

• True

• False

How did World War I affect American women?

• It gave women time to enjoy themselves

• It opened up different kinds of jobs to them

• It did not affect them in any way

• It led more women to get married and move to the city

Why were there food shortages in the United States during World War I?

• Bad weather killed many crops

• Americans were eating too much and gaining weight

• A lot of food was shipped overseas to the military

• There were not enough men left in the US to work on the farms

All of the following were part of the Allied Powers EXCEPT:

• Great Britain

• France

• Russia

• Germany

All of the following were part of the Central Powers EXCEPT:

• Russia

• Germany

• Austria-Hungary

• Turkey (Ottoman Empire)