AMERICA: SECOND CENTURY - WWI
1. T or F Although the allies were victorious, the end of the conflict in WWI did not bring lasting peace.
2. T or F The cause of the war was clearly evident.
3. What "movement" swept through the nations of Eastern Europe which bolstered national pride?
4. What led to rivalry and international tension between the major European countries?
5. What was the 3rd reason (according to the video) which caused the outbreak of war?
6. What was the 4th reason (according to the video) for WWI? [hint G. Washington]
7. Who was Austria's major allie?
8. What little country was supported by Russia?
9. What neutral country did Germany violate?
10. Who was England's major allie?
11. Who joined England and its allies? (2 countries)
12. Who joined the Central powers? (2 countries)
13. Which warring nation did the US have closest relations with?
14. What was the most effective German weapon in the North Atlantic?
15. What British ship was sunk on May 7, 1915 by Germany?
16. In the Spring of 1916, which French passengership was sunk by Germany.{optional - What was Wilson's ultimatum?}
17. What did the US discover in February of 1917, which revealed a proposed alliance between Mexico and Germany? [be specific]
18. T or F Wilson's actions were directly responsible for bringing the US into WWI.
19. What was Germany's ultimate goal by deciding to use massive unrestricted sub warfare against the US merchant marine?
20. Who did Wilson choose to be his wartime economic tzar to lead US industry?
21. Who, a later US president, was in charge of agricultural production during the war?
22. What Act, passed in 1917, required all men 18-45 to register for the draft?
23. T or F Wilson was the most effective leader of all time in terms of what was accomplished in the 18 month period before US entrance into the war.
24. What kept Russia preoccupied during the later years of WWI?
25. What was signed on November 11, 1918 that ended the war? [be specific]