World War I

Why did the Germans attack American ships during World War I?

• American ships brought goods to the United Kingdom.

• American troops traveled to Europe by sea.

• American ships landed in German ports

• America was at war with Germany.

Answer explanation

Germany was not happy that the United States was helping England.

Certain regions of the United States are better suited for particular economic activities. Which statement BEST explains why the Midwestern region of the United States is well suited to farming?

• There are many forested areas in this region.

• There are many mountains located in the region.

• The region has a dry climate throughout the entire year.

• The region has good soil and an adequate water supply.

Answer explanation

Think about the conditions you need to grow crops.

Which of the following explains why the principal (major) manufacturing cities are located in the northeast and Midwest?

• The soil in that area is better for growing crops, so factories were built to process the crops to be sold at grocery stores.

• There are more coal fields in that area which help provide power for factories that produce iron, steel, and automobiles.

• The land in that area has many forests, so factories were built to create lumber for building companies.

• There are more gold and silver deposits in that area which are used to produce iron, steel, and automobiles.

Which event did NOT contribute to Congress' decision to declare war on Germany?

• Germany's threats to American shipping

• The Zimmerman note/telegram

• The sinking of the Lusitania

• Shared German ancestry

World War I lasted for 4 years, but ended a year after the United States entered. Which answer BEST explains the impact of the United States joining the war?

• Germany did not want to fight the United States, so they retreated.

• The Central Powers quickly defeated the Allies once the U.S. entered.

• The other Allies had worn the Central Powers down before the U. S. entered the war.

• The United States had a strong military that helped the Allies defeat the Central Powers.

Which event did not contribute to Congress' decision to declare war on Germany during World War I?

• The German Army sunk the American ship called the Lusitania.

• The United States was Isolationist and did not want to join the war.

• The German Army continued to sink ships with American passengers.

• The Germans sent the Zimmerman Telegram to Mexico, informing them of the plan to involve the United States in World War I.

In what way did the Treaty of Versailles hurt the German economy?

• It called for the formation of the League of Nations.

• It forced Germany to pay a huge sum of money for war damages.

• It allowed Germany to rebuild its military, which led to overspending.

• It encouraged the United States to withdraw from world affairs into isolationism.