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WORLD WAR I AND BEYOND

Section 1 Quiz

A. Key Terms and People

Directions: Choose the term from Column II that best fits each description. Write the term
next to the correct number. You will not use all of the answers.

Column I Column II
1. section of French border that was critical a. Alsace-Lorraine
to winning the war b. militarism
2. British passenger ship c. Western Front
d. casualties
3. submarines
e. contraband
4. soldiers killed, wounded, and missing f. U-boats
5. illegal weapons and other goods used g. Lusitania
to fight a war h. Francis Ferdinand
6. heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary

B. Key Concepts
Directions: Choose the correct answer for each question.
7. When World War I began, President Wilson wanted the United States to
remain neutral because of the nation’s
a. ethnic diversity. c. military weakness
b. economic problems. d. secret alliances.
8. Which event was most influential in turning American public opinion
against Germany?
a. the assassination of Francis Ferdinand
b. the Sussex Pledge
c. the invasion of Belgium
d. the National Defense Act
9. What was the immediate cause of the U.S. entry into World War I?
a. the Sussex Pledge c. the sinking of the Lusitania
b. the Zimmerman Note d. the blockade of Germany
10. American internationalists thought that the United States should
a. have no involvement in the war.
b. help the Allies with money and supplies but not with troops.
c. declare war on Germany.
d. use its influence to try to end the war.

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