SS-World War 1
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- Q1Which of these BEST shows how militarism was a cause leading to World War 1.European countries continued taking land from countries in AfricaA British passenger ship was sunk and that upset the USCountries in Europe were preparing themselves for war even though a war had not yet begunIt made economics stronger60s
- Q2How did ALLIANCES lead to World War 1?The pride they felt in their country led them to war.They led to many other countries getting involved in the war to offer support to othersThey led to the assassination of an important political figureThey led to countries taking over land that did not belong to them.60s
- Q3Which of the following statements BEST shows impeerialism?Different German-speaking countries banding togetherTerritories in Africa being ruled by various European governmentthe strengthening of military forces before a war is taking placeCountries coming to the support of their allies when needed60s
- Q4What was the spark that started World War 1?The sinking of LusitaniaThe assassination of Archduke Francis (Franz) FerdinandThe rise of Adolf Hitler in GermanyThe Christmas truce60s
- Q5Which weapon was invented PRIOR TO (before) WW1?atomic/nuclear weaponarysubmarinestanksmustard gas60s
- Q6Which weapon was invented DURING (at the same time) as WW1?atomic/nuclear weaponrytankssubmarinesairplanes dropping explosives60s
- Q7Which of the following required men ages 21-31 years old in the US to register for the DRAFT?Service Registration BoardLeague of NationsStalemateSelective Service Act60s
- Q8What term means "to have pride in one's own nation"?SocialismCulturalismAlliancesNationalism60s
- Q9What was the area between trenches called?The Great DivideNo Man's LandThe Space BetweenThe Black Hole60s
- Q10Which of the following was the overall goal of the Treaty of Versailles?forgive the central powers and move forwardPunish Germany for what they didcreate an international force that would use violence to stop another war from happeningMaintain peace60s
- Q11What disease did many soldiers contract or get during the war?cancerringwormtrench footheart attacks60s
- Q12What was NOT a result of Prohibition?Increase in crimeAmericans drinking moreAmericans ignoring the lawBootlegging60s
- Q13What was the time period in America after WW1 known as or called?The Roaring 20'sThe Industrial 20'sThe Depressive 20'sThe Criminal 20's60s
- Q14Which of these countries was CREATED as a result of the Treaty of Versailles?BulgariaRomaniaCzechoslovakiaSweden60s
- Q15Which nation was formed from the former lands of the Ottoman Empire?TurkeyAlbaniaHungaryFinland60s