NC and New Challenges

What year did World War I begin in Europe?

• A) 1912

• B) 1914

• C) 1916

• D) 1918

Which countries fought against Germany and Austria-Hungary in World War I?

• A) Italy, Japan, and USA

• B) Britain, France, and Russia

• C) Spain, Portugal, and Greece

• D) Norway, Sweden, and Denmark

What event in 1915 led to the United States getting involved in World War I?

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor

• The sinking of a British ship by a German submarine

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The Battle of the Bulge

How many Americans were killed when the German submarine sank the British ship during World War I?

• 128

• 150

• 200

• 100

Approximately how many soldiers from North Carolina fought in World War I?

• 50,000

• 86,000

• 75,000

• 100,000

How did North Carolinians support the war effort during World War I?

• By sending troops overseas

• By buying war bonds

• By protesting the war

• By writing letters to soldiers

What was one of the roles of women during World War I?

• They served as generals

• They worked in factories

• They were official war photographers

• They designed military equipment

What did people do to help supply the military during World War I?

• They grew food and made supplies

• They donated money only

• They provided transportation

• They offered free medical care

When did Germany surrender in World War I?

• 1916

• 1917

• 1918

• 1919

When did World War II begin?

• 1935

• 1939

• 1941

• 1945