Unit 7 WWI

Which statement regarding World War I is an opinion rather than a fact?

• European countries increased the production of weapons during the war.

• The governments of most countries stated that the period of conflict would be short.

• Propaganda posters were used to gain support for the war.

• Citizens of the Allied nations showed more patriotism than those of the Central Powers.

Base your answer on the table and on your knowledge of social studies.

Which statement is best supported by the data contained in the table?

• Austria-Hungary could not afford a large military expenditure in 1880.

• France spent the greatest amount of money on defense in 1900.

• Germany rapidly increased its military spending after 1890.

• Great Britain attempted to prepare for a long ground war

“Hague Peace Conference Fails to Bring About Arms Reduction” — 1907

“German Gunboat Threatens French Holdings in Morocco” — 1911

“German and British Naval Buildup Increases Tension” — 1912

Which cause of World War I can best be supported using all of these headlines as evidence?

• militarism

• alliances

• terrorism

• ultimatums

Which heading best completes the partial outline below?

I. ____________________________________

   A. Austria-Hungary blamed Serbia for encouraging terrorism.

   B. Russia supported the Serbian desire for self-determination.

   C. Great Britain believed it had a duty to protect Belgium from German invasion.

• Who Was Responsible for World War I?

• Could the Stalemate in World War I Have Been Prevented?

• What Was the Role of Imperialism in World War I?

• Could an Armistice End World War I?

Before 1914, nationalism in the Balkan Peninsula contributed to

• resistance by ethnic groups to Austrian rule

• campaigns by foreign diplomats against the use of trench warfare

• the inability of countries to make reparation payments

• the rejection of the Versailles Treaty by combatants

The immediate cause of World War I was the

• assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

• Japanese alliance with Germany

• treaty agreement at Versailles

• German invasion of Poland

During World War I, developments in military technology led to

• an early victory by the Allied powers

• the establishment of industrial capitalism

• the use of poisonous gas and submarine attacks

• an increase in ethnic tension in western Europe

Base your answer to the question on the notice below and on your knowledge of social studies.

Which technological innovation of World War I is most closely associated with this German notice?

• tanks

• airplanes

• submarines

• machine guns

Base your answer to the questions on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies.

…Gas travels quickly, so you must not lose any time; you generally have about eighteen or twenty seconds in which to adjust your gas helmet.…

For a minute, pandemonium [chaos] reigned in our trench, Tommies adjusting their helmets, bombers running here and there, and men turning out of the dugouts with fixed bayonets, to man the fire step.…

Our gun’s crew were busy mounting the machine gun on the parapet and bringing up extra ammunition from the dugout.…

— Arthur G. Empey, “Over The Top,” G. P. Putnam’s Sons

Which aspect of warfare is emphasized in this passage about World War I?

• importance of civilian support

• impact of government propaganda

• shortage of manpower on the battlefield

• role of military technology

Base your answer to the questions on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies.

…Gas travels quickly, so you must not lose any time; you generally have about eighteen or twenty seconds in which to adjust your gas helmet.…

For a minute, pandemonium [chaos] reigned in our trench, Tommies adjusting their helmets, bombers running here and there, and men turning out of the dugouts with fixed bayonets, to man the fire step.…

Our gun’s crew were busy mounting the machine gun on the parapet and bringing up extra ammunition from the dugout.…

— Arthur G. Empey, “Over The Top,” G. P. Putnam’s Sons

Which type of source does this passage best represent?

• census study

• government decree

• first person account

• encyclopedia article