Allied Powers
Name ONE country that was part of the Allied Powers.
A. Germany
B. France
C. Ottoman Empire
D. Bulgaria
B. France
Name ONE country that was part of the Central Powers.
A. France
B. Germany
C. United States
D. Britain
B. Germany
What was the Lusitania?
A. A German submarine
B. A British passenger ship sunk by Germany
C. A U.S. battleship
D. A peace treaty
B. A British passenger ship sunk by Germany
Who were the Harlem Hellfighters?
A. A group of German soldiers
B. An African American military unit known for bravery
C. A group of nurses
D. A British army division
B. An African American military unit known for bravery
What does isolationism mean?
A. Joining other countries in war
B. Staying out of other countries’ affairs
C. Trading with all countries
D. Expanding land
B. Staying out of other countries’ affairs
Which side did the United States join in World War I?
A. Central Powers
B. Neutral
C. Allied Powers
D. Both sides
Allied Powers
Which country led the Central Powers and had a strong military?
A. Russia
B. Germany
C. Serbia
D. Belgium
B. Germany
What happened to the Lusitania?
A. It was captured by France
B. It sank in a storm
C. It was sunk by a German U-boat
D. It exploded in a harbor
C. It was sunk by a German U-boat
Where were the Harlem Hellfighters from?
A. Chicago
B. Harlem, New York
C. Los Angeles
D. Washington, D.C.
B. Harlem, New York
Did the United States join the League of Nations?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Only for a short time
D. Only during the war
B. No
Which Allied country left the war in 1917?
A. Britain
B. France
C. Russia
D. Belgium
Russia
Which empire was part of the Central Powers?
A. British Empire
B. Ottoman Empire
C. French Empire
D. Russian Empire
B. Ottoman Empire
What was the Zimmermann Telegram?
A. A peace agreement
B. A message from Germany to Mexico asking them to attack the U.S.
C. A speech by the U.S. president
D. A trade agreement
B. A message from Germany to Mexico asking them to attack the U.S.
How were African American soldiers treated during WWI?
A. They were treated the same as all soldiers
B. They were given leadership roles
C. They were treated unfairly and faced discrimination
D. They were not allowed to serve
C. They were treated unfairly and faced discrimination
Why did the U.S. Senate reject the Treaty of Versailles?
A. They wanted more land
B. They feared being involved in other countries’ conflicts
C. They supported Germany
D. They didn’t know about it
B. They feared being involved in other countries’ conflicts
What did the Allied Powers have in common?
What did the Allied Powers have in common?
A. They all wanted to stay neutral
B. They all fought against the Central Powers
C. They were all located in Asia
D. They all lost the war
They all fought against the Central Powers
Which country joined the Central Powers in 1915?
A. Italy
B. Bulgaria
C. United States
D. France
B. Bulgaria
Why did trade push the U.S. toward war?
A. The U.S. wanted to stop trading
B. The U.S. was trading with Germany only
C. The U.S. traded with Allied countries and could lose money if they lost
D. Trade had nothing to do with the war
C. The U.S. traded with Allied countries and could lose money if they lost
What roles were African Americans allowed to have in the Navy?
A. Pilots and generals
B. Only combat soldiers
C. Corpsmen and messmen
D. Ship captains
C. Corpsmen and messmen
What did many Americans believe about foreign affairs after WWI?
A. The U.S. should lead the world
B. The U.S. should stay out of international problems
C. The U.S. should start more wars
D. The U.S. should move to Europe
B. The U.S. should stay out of international problems
Which group ONLY includes Allied Powers?
A. Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
B. France, Britain, United States
C. Russia, Germany, Bulgaria
D. United States, Ottoman Empire, Austria-Hungary
B. France, Britain, United States
Which group ONLY includes Central Powers?
A. Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
B. France, Britain, Russia
C. United States, France, Germany
D. Russia, Serbia, Belgium
A. Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
Which of the following BEST explains why the U.S. joined WWI?
A. The U.S. wanted more land
B. A mix of attacks (like the Lusitania), threats (Zimmermann Telegram), and economic ties to Allies
C. The U.S. was forced by Britain
D. The U.S. had no reason
B. A mix of attacks (like the Lusitania), threats (Zimmermann Telegram), and economic ties to Allies
Why are the contributions of African Americans in WWI important?
A. They ended the war alone
B. They showed bravery and service despite discrimination
C. They refused to fight
D. They only worked in offices
B. They showed bravery and service despite discrimination
What was a result of the U.S. not joining the League of Nations?
A. The League became stronger
B. The League struggled to prevent future conflicts
C. The war restarted immediately
D. The U.S. lost land
B. The League struggled to prevent future conflicts