WWI Vocabulary

What was the telegram that made the United States declare war on Germany?

• Propaganda

• League of Nations

• Lusitania

• Zimmerman Note

Answer explanation

The Zimmerman Note was a secret telegram from Germany proposing a military alliance with Mexico against the U.S. Its interception and publication outraged Americans, leading to the U.S. declaring war on Germany in 1917.

What is it called then two side of a war can not move forward or make a winning move?

• Trench life

• Influenza 

• Stalemate

• Casualty

Answer explanation

The term 'stalemate' describes a situation in a conflict where neither side can advance or secure a victory, effectively leading to a deadlock. This is distinct from 'trench life' or 'casualty', which refer to different aspects of warfare.

What happens when people or a government make post, cartoons, slogans, and video that try to convince them of an idea?

• Propaganda

• Armistice

• Reparations

• Casualty

Answer explanation

When people or a government create posts, cartoons, slogans, and videos to persuade others of an idea, it is known as propaganda. This term refers to the use of media to influence public opinion and promote specific agendas.

What name was given to this group of countries (United Kingdom, France, Italy, and United States)

• Triple Entente/Alliance

• Self- determination

• League of Nations

• Central Power

Answer explanation

The group of countries (United Kingdom, France, Italy, and United States) during World War I was known as the Triple Entente/Alliance, which opposed the Central Powers.

When prices increase in a slow or at a fast rate?

• Reparations

• Inflation

• Reservationists

• Influenza

Answer explanation

Inflation refers to the general increase in prices over time, which can occur at slow or fast rates. It is the correct answer as it directly relates to the question about rising prices.

The reason why Russia left WWI?

• Armistice

• Lusitania

• Doughboys

• Bolshevism

Answer explanation

Russia left WWI primarily due to Bolshevism, as the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917 led to a withdrawal from the war to focus on internal issues and establish a communist government.

A person that serves in the military but choose to do it in a way with no weapon or a medic?

• Selective Service Act

• Conscientious Objectors

• American Expeditionary Force

• The War Industries Board

Answer explanation

A person who serves in the military without using weapons or as a medic is known as a Conscientious Objector. They refuse combat duty based on moral or religious beliefs.

What were these countries (Germany, Austria- Hungary, and Ottoman Empire) called in WWI?

• Triple Entente/Alliance

• Sussex Pledge

• Central Power

• Dogfight

Answer explanation

In WWI, Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire were known as the Central Powers, opposing the Allied Powers. The other options refer to different aspects of the war, making 'Central Power' the correct choice.

What is it called when a Countries' stay out of the war or conflict?

• Diplomacy

• 1. Convey

• Neutrality

• Socialism

Answer explanation

When a country chooses to stay out of a war or conflict, it is referred to as 'Neutrality'. This means the country does not take sides or engage in hostilities.

What idea did Wilson have to end WWI?

• Armistice

• Self- determination

• 14 points

• Zimmerman Note

Answer explanation

Wilson's idea to end WWI was encapsulated in his '14 Points,' which outlined principles for peace, including self-determination and the establishment of a League of Nations, aiming to prevent future conflicts.