The United States' Role in World War I

The United States' Role in World War I

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The video covers the causes of World War I, focusing on the alliance system and nationalism. It discusses the US's initial neutrality and the events that led to its involvement, such as the sinking of the Lusitania and the Zimmermann Telegram. The video also explores US war efforts, including the Selective Service Act and propaganda campaigns. It highlights the Espionage and Sedition Acts, the armistice, and Wilson's Fourteen Points, aiming for peace without victory. The Treaty of Versailles and its implications are also discussed.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the two main causes of World War I mentioned?

Imperialism and Militarism

Alliance System and Nationalism

Economic Competition and Colonial Rivalry

Religious Conflicts and Ideological Differences

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was assassinated, leading to the outbreak of World War I?

Kaiser Wilhelm II

Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Tsar Nicholas II

King George V

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which event directly provoked the US to enter World War I?

The Zimmermann Telegram

The invasion of Belgium

The Battle of the Somme

The sinking of the Lusitania

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the US initially respond to World War I?

A policy of strict neutrality

Declaration of war against the Central Powers

Immediate military support to the Allies

Economic sanctions against Europe

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main goal of US war propaganda?

To support the Central Powers

To encourage neutrality

To mobilize the American public for war

To promote peace talks

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Espionage and Sedition Acts target?

Immigration from Central Powers

Anti-war activities and speech

Foreign spies only

Trade with enemy nations

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change occurred in US culture due to World War I?

A shift towards isolationism

Renaming of German-related products

Decreased consumption of meat

Increased popularity of the German language

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