World War I

What was one effect of the arrival of the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe during World War I?

• It led to the immediate end of the war.

• It boosted the morale and strength of the Allied forces.

• It caused the Central Powers to gain more territory.

• It resulted in the United States withdrawing from the war.

Why did Senator Lodge express this opinion about the Treaty of Versailles?

• He wanted to prevent the spread of the global flu epidemic.

• He wanted to protect secret U.S. nuclear technology.

• He wanted the United States to join an international league.

• He wanted to protect U.S. sovereignty in international relations.

One reason this provision was included in the Treaty of Versailles was to —

• create a democratic government in Germany

• divide Germany into smaller states to be governed by Allied countries

• grant independence to all German colonies

• weaken the power of Germany in the international community

Based on this table, how did World War I affect the U.S. economy?

• It led to decreased spending in order to conserve resources during the war effort.

• It led to decreased pressure on private companies to supply the war effort.

• It increased the economic opportunities available for U.S. citizens.

• It increased the number of immigrants searching for U.S. jobs.

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This 1917 poster depicts a worker in a shipyard. This poster could be used to support which assertion?

• The importance of shipbuilding during wartime.

• The need for agricultural workers.

• The promotion of air travel.

• The decline of industrial jobs.

What scientific advancement during World War I had a significant impact on medical treatment?

• The development of antibiotics

• The invention of the X-ray machine

• The introduction of blood transfusion techniques

• The discovery of DNA

Which chemical weapon was first used in World War I, leading to advancements in chemical safety protocols?

• Mustard gas

• Chlorine gas

• Sarin gas

• Phosgene gas

How did World War I contribute to the development of aviation technology?

• By introducing commercial passenger flights

• By advancing radar technology

• By improving aircraft design and engine performance

• By developing space exploration techniques

What role did radio technology play in World War I?

• It was used for long-distance communication between ships and bases

• It was primarily used for entertainment purposes

• It was not used during World War I

• It was used to detect enemy submarines

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Which scientific principle was applied in the design of tanks during World War I?

• Newton's third law of motion

• Archimedes' principle

• Bernoulli's principle

• Pascal's law

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