Unit 4 (test answers)

Question 1

EXPLAIN 2 reasons that the United States had for entering WWI

Answer 1

•Germany sinking American Ships, because it caused outrage and turned public opinion against Germany.
•The Zimmerman note, because it was basically a secret message sent to Mexico by Germany forming an alliance against the U.S.

Question 2

What caused widespread starvation in Germany?

Answer 2

The British Blockade

Question 3

What did the United States do to overcome the threat of German U-Boats?

Answer 3

Groups of guarded ships

Question 4

Which of the following was a result of the Selective Service Act?

Answer 4

Men were required to register for military service

Question 5

What does the poster ask young men to do?

Answer 5

They are asking men to join the army for the war cause

Question 6

Which of the following statements is supported by the map?

Answer 6

The British played a major role in keeping the Germans out of Paris

Question 7

Because militarism had been a major cause of the war, the framers of the treaty of Versailles (on the test twice)

Answer 7

Barred Germany from maintaining an army

Question 8

The war might not have involved only two nations, Austria-Hungary and Serbia, if not for

Answer 8

The alliance system

Question 9

American supporters of entry into the war could claim their country was fighting a moral war because

Answer 9

The United States joined the war only after Russia’s oppressive monarchy was replaced

Question 10

The Espionage and Sedition Acts affected freedom of speech because they

Answer 10

Allowed the government to silence ideas that challenged its authority

Question 11

Why do you think the creator of the poster made this reference the revolutionary war?

Answer 11

Because they are both intended to engender a spirit of patriotism and determination in viewers .

Question 12

Which of the following was NOT a cause of WWI?

Answer 12

American isolationism

Question 13

Of the following, the most compelling reason for the United States to enter, the war was

Answer 13

The outrage of American citizens over German submarine warfare

Question 14

Where did the assassination that triggered WWI occur?

Answer 14

Bosnia

Question 15

What are the soldiers in this photograph doing?

Answer 15

They were hiding in crater shells created by machine guns, and they hid in them because they often got lost from their commands due to gas, smoke, and other things during battle.

Question 16

Describe each of the 4 main causes of war in Europe, be sure to explain what each one meant to the war.

Answer 16

•militarism- expansion of military to become bigger and more powerful
•imperialism- control over weaker nations, which was what Germany kinda wanted
•nationalism- devotions to interests and cultures of one nation
•alliances- formation of association between powerful nations so nations involved benefit

Question 17

Describe some of the hardships that soldiers faced in WWI

Answer 17

They faced trench foot, trench mouth which was due to their unfit living conditions, and ptsd from battle (guns)

Question 18

Describe why the Lusitania was a major part of WWI

Answer 18

It’s sinking -due to German submarines shooting it- killed a little over 100 Americans which outraged US citizens and made the US mad at Germany which was a motivation for joining the war.

Question 19

Describe why the Zimmerman telegram was a major part of WWI

Answer 19

It was basically a letter that was an agreement between Germany and Mexico to form an alliance against America -which was also another big motivation for the US to enter the war

Question 20

What was the armistice relating to WWI?

Answer 20

an agreement in which both sides agree to stop fighting, rather than a surrender.

Question 21

What country had to accept the war-guilt clause and pay reparations at the end of WWI?

Answer 21

Germany

Question 22

Who had embarked on what was known as the “Great Migration” during WWI?

Answer 22

African Americans -they did it for more opportunities

Question 23

How did unrestricted warfare play a role in WWl, and what country used it extensively?

Answer 23

Germany used it extensively. They employed tactics like submarine warfare without restrictions. It had a major impact on the outcome of the war.

Question 24

Why was the convoy system used by the US prior to the involvement in WWI?

Answer 24

To destroy escort merchant ships across Atlantic

Question 25

Explain the role that propaganda served prior to, and during WWI.

Answer 25

It played a role in shaping public opinion and mobilizing support for the war effort during WWI. It was used to promote patriotism, demonize the enemy, and rally people to support their respective countries.

Question 26

After WWI, who came up with the idea of the 14 points…(blah blah blah)

Answer 26

US president Woodrow Wilson -and he wanted all the nations to be at peace with each other.

Question 27

What was the land between the trenches?

Answer 27

No man’s land

Question 28

Who did the US fight with, the central powers OR the allies?

Answer 28

Allies

Question 29

What role did women play in WWI?

Answer 29

They took on jobs traditionally held by men who were serving in the military. Worked in factories, farms, and offices, contributing to the war effort. They also served as nurses, providing care to wounded soldiers.

Question 30

What was the purpose of the war industries board?

Answer 30

To ensure efficient production, allocate resources, and prioritize military needs.

Question 31

What as the purpose of the Food Administration?

Answer 31

To ensure an adequate food supply for the military and civilians. -managed food resources during the war.