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2014 Review for WW 1 Test
Answer the following questions with the correct and appropriate written response. Each
answer must be written in full sentences.
Textbooks: United States History )
Section 1 (pp. 618-627)
What did the following have to do with the initial cause of war? (Notes)
1. Nationalism-
2. Imperialism-
3. Militarism-
4. What was the spark which caused war in Europe?
5. Who were considered the Central Powers?
6. Who were considered the Allied Powers?
7. Why did American try to remain Neutral? (p.623)
8. What was Trench warfare and what effect did it have on the Western Front?(p.621)
9. What was Submarine Warfare?(p.624)
10.What was the Lusitania?
11.Who was Zimmermann and what did he have to do with Mexico?(p.627)
12.What Was Wilson’s War Message”?(P.627)
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13.How did Germany try to warn the world about its U-Boats?
14.What was the Convoy System?
15.What was the Sussex Pledge?(p.625)
Section 2 (pp. 628-636)
16.What was the “Selective Service Act”
17.Define the Following:
a) Committee on Public Information
b) Fuel Administration
c) War Industries Board
d) Sedition Act
e) Espionage Act (p.632)
Section 3 (pp.636-645)
18.What is an Armistice?
19.What was the purpose of Wilson’s Fourteen Points?
20.What was the League of Nations and what happened to it
21. Why did the US Senate reject the League of Nations?
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Essay
In a brief essay describe the causes of World War I. Be sure to mention the several underlying
causes such as; Nationalism, Imperialism, International Rivalry, and balance of power. What
event led up to the “War to End All Wars” Why did Germany and many others feel the war
would last 6 weeks. Why did the US enter the War.?
In a brief essay describe World War I. How did the US attempted to stay Neutral in the War in
Europe. Who were there Nations on both sides? Mention some of the causes of the war and
the spark which began to make several countries in Europe begin to choose sides. What was
Germany’s plan of attack and how successful were they. In you estimation what turned the tide
in the defeat of Germany and the Central powers.