World War I Quiz

What is militarism?

• Belief in a strong military to defend or promote a nation

• Agreement between nations to protect each other

• Intense form of patriotism

• A peaceful resolution strategy

What is nationalism?

• Agreement between nations

• Intense form of patriotism or loyalty to one’s country

• Belief in a strong military

• A form of government

Where and when did World War I start?

• Asia in 1912

• Europe in 1914

• Africa in 1915

• America in 1916

What did President Woodrow Wilson want to do during World War I?

• Join the war immediately

• Keep the United States neutral

• Form new alliances

• Expand the military

Who did the United States trade with, making it difficult to stay neutral?

• Germany

• France

• Great Britain

• Russia

What happened on May 7, 1915?

• The United States declared war

• Germany used submarines to sink The Lusitania

• A peace treaty was signed

• The first tank was used in battle

When did World War I end?

• 1914

• 1916

• 1918

• 1920

What was the big change in transportation in 1920?

• Introduction of electric cars

• Creation of the assembly line

• Invention of the airplane

• Development of the steam engine

What was the Jazz Age?

• A period of classical music development

• A time when rock music was popular

• The birthplace of jazz in New Orleans, LA

• A time when country music was popular

What was the Harlem Renaissance?

• A new style of jazz music

• An artistic flowering of African American culture

• A political movement in New York City

• A new type of dance