Midterm Study Quiz

The assassination of who kickstarted the war in Europe?

• Archduke Franz Ferdinand
• Kaiser Wilhelm
• Tsar Nicholas

What system would bring many countries into the war?

• An alliance system
• A system of nationalism
• a system of militarization

What events pushed the USA towards war? (More than one answer)

• Unrestricted submarine warfare
• Zimmer Telegram, Germany offering an alliance with Mexico against the USA
• The Russian Revolution, making the war one for democracy

Define Nationalism

• Nationalism is hatred for your country
• Nationalism is an extreme love or loyalty for your country
• Nationalism is extreme desire for your country to be the best

How did a system of militarism lead to large armies ?

• It forced Europeans to build effective armies
• It forced Europeans to continue to build larger armies to compete with other large armies
• It forced Europeans to invest in new technology

What is a stalemate?

• When one side overtakes an other
• A type of rock
• When neither side is able to defeat the other

In what year does the USA join the WW1?

• 1917
• 1916
• 1914

What is a convoy?

• when military units escort something valuable, like a supply ship
• Option when military units move through dangerous areas
• when military units escort a VIP

How did most Americans feel about people who spoke out against WW1?

• They were right to do so
• They were traitors and disloyal
• They had freedom of speech

What were Europeans countries competing for?

• Colonies
• Resources
• Workers