Higher-Order Analysis & Comparison
Which of the following was a key difference between Wilson’s Fourteen Points and the Treaty of Versailles?
a) The Fourteen Points sought to punish Germany more harshly.
b) The Treaty of Versailles aimed to establish equal rights for all nations.
c) The Fourteen Points focused on peace while the Treaty of Versailles sought retribution.
d) The Treaty of Versailles promoted free trade among all countries.
c - The Fourteen Points focused on peace while the Treaty of Versailles sought retribution.
Why did the U.S. Senate reject the Treaty of Versailles?
a) It wanted to punish Germany more severely.
b) It opposed U.S. involvement in the League of Nations.
c) It supported complete U.S. isolation from world affairs.
d) It disagreed with Wilson’s leadership.
b - It opposed U.S. involvement in the League of Nations.
The Treaty of Versailles required Germany to:
a) Increase its military size.
b) Give up its overseas colonies.
c) Create new alliances with former enemies.
d) Gain new territories in Europe.
b - Give up its overseas colonies.
Which nation was primarily blamed for World War I in the Treaty of Versailles?
a) France.
b) Britain.
c) Germany.
d) Russia.
c - Germany.
What does the acronym MAIN stand for in relation to the causes of World War I?
a) Money, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism.
b) Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism.
c) Military, Aggression, Imperialism, Nationalism.
d) Militarism, Alliances, Industry, Nationalism.
b - Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism.
How did Wilson’s Fourteen Points differ from the Treaty of Versailles regarding territorial changes?
a) Wilson wanted open diplomacy and self-determination for nations.
b) The Treaty of Versailles allowed Germany to regain lost land.
c) Wilson supported colonial expansion by European powers.
d) The Treaty of Versailles promoted free trade across Europe.
a - Wilson wanted open diplomacy and self-determination for nations.
What was a major consequence of the Treaty of Versailles?
a) The strengthening of Germany’s economy.
b) The creation of new alliances between Germany and Britain.
c) Economic hardship and political instability in Germany.
d) The expansion of U.S. territorial control in Europe.
c - Economic hardship and political instability in Germany.
Which territories did the U.S. gain as a result of the Spanish-American War?
a) Hawaii and Alaska.
b) Japan and Taiwan.
c) The Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
d) China and Vietnam.
c - The Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance before World War I?
a) France, Russia, Great Britain.
b) Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy.
c) Germany, France, Russia.
d) Austria-Hungary, Italy, Serbia.
b - Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy.
What was the primary focus of militarism as a cause of World War I?
a) Economic expansion through colonies.
b) Building up strong armed forces in preparation for war.
c) Strengthening alliances between nations.
d) Supporting independence for colonies.
b - Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism.
What was the main reason many U.S. Senators opposed joining the League of Nations?
a) They wanted to maintain U.S. isolationism.
b) They wanted the U.S. to declare war on Germany.
c) They believed the League of Nations would benefit only Britain and France.
d) They thought the League of Nations should include Germany.
a - They wanted to maintain U.S. isolationism.
The economic hardships faced by Germany after the Treaty of Versailles contributed to:
a) The rise of Adolf Hitler and World War II.
b) A period of peace and prosperity in Europe.
c) Stronger relations between Germany and France.
d) The spread of communism in the United States.
a - The rise of Adolf Hitler and World War II.
What did the Zimmerman Telegram promise Germany would do for Mexico?
a) Help Mexico regain lost territory.
b) Assist Mexico in joining the war against Russia.
c) Offer Mexico economic aid.
d) Help Mexico join the Triple Entente.
a - Help Mexico regain lost territory.
The assassination of which figure was the immediate cause of World War I?
a) Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
b) Kaiser Wilhelm II.
c) Tsar Nicholas II.
d) Gavrilo Princip.
a - Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Imperialism as a cause of World War I refers to:
a) Countries expanding their territories by taking over colonies.
b) Countries building up strong military forces.
c) Countries forming defensive alliances.
d) Ethnic groups fighting for independence.
a - Countries expanding their territories by taking over colonies.
What was one effect of the U.S. rejecting the League of Nations?
a) The League of Nations became stronger.
b) The League of Nations struggled to maintain influence.
c) The League of Nations was immediately dissolved.
d) The U.S. formed a separate peacekeeping organization.
b - The League of Nations struggled to maintain influence.
What was the main purpose of the war reparations imposed on Germany?
a) To rebuild Germany’s economy.
b) To compensate Allied nations for the damage caused by the war.
c) To increase Germany’s military power.
d) To encourage Germany to form new alliances.
b - To compensate Allied nations for the damage caused by the war.
What event led to the U.S. entering World War I in 1917?
a) The sinking of the Lusitania.
b) The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
c) The signing of the Treaty of Versailles.
d) The Zimmerman Telegram.
d - The Zimmerman Telegram.
Where was Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated?
a) Berlin, Germany.
b) Paris, France.
c) Sarajevo, Bosnia.
d) Vienna, Austria-Hungary.
c - Sarajevo, Bosnia.
Nationalism caused people in different countries to:
a) Feel a sense of pride and superiority.
b) Become more focused on diplomacy.
c) Build stronger alliances.
d) Avoid conflict and maintain peace.
a - Feel a sense of pride and superiority.
What was a key reason Wilson’s Fourteen Points failed?
a) Most European nations supported it.
b) The U.S. Senate approved the plan.
c) The Allied nations prioritized punishing Germany over peace efforts.
d) Germany refused to surrender.
c - The Allied nations prioritized punishing Germany over peace efforts.
What was the impact of unrestricted submarine warfare on the U.S.?
a) It led to the U.S. staying neutral.
b) It caused the U.S. to send troops to Europe.
c) It contributed to the U.S. decision to enter the war.
d) It resulted in the U.S. becoming an ally of Germany.
c - It contributed to the U.S. decision to enter the war.
What happened on May 7, 1915, involving the Lusitania?
a) The ship was sunk by a German U-boat.
b) The ship sank due to a fire.
c) The ship was captured by German forces.
d) The ship was abandoned by the crew.
a - The ship was sunk by a German U-boat.
Why was the U.S. interested in Hawaii?
a) For its tropical climate.
b) For its strategic location in the Pacific.
c) To expand the U.S. military.
d) To send missionaries.
b - For its strategic location in the Pacific.
Wilson’s idea of “self-determination” meant that:
a) All nations should be ruled by empires.
b) Countries should be able to choose their own governments.
c) The U.S. should control Europe.
d) Germany should regain its lost colonies.
b - Countries should be able to choose their own governments.