10 Questions
What event in 1914 directly triggered the outbreak of a general war in Europe?
The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Which country immediately declared war against Russia as an ally of Austria?
Germany
Why did Germany invade neutral Belgium in August 1914?
Because Belgium was an ally of France
Which underlying cause is identified as contributing to the outbreak of the general war in 1914?
Nationalism
Which event led to Great Britain declaring war against Germany in August 1914?
The invasion of neutral Belgium by Germany
What was President Woodrow Wilson's initial response to the outbreak of the European war?
He declared U.S. neutrality and called upon the American people to support his policy by not taking sides
What was President Wilson's primary challenge while trying to maintain a neutral course during the European war?
Protecting U.S. trading rights
What action did Great Britain take to challenge German power at sea during World War I?
Mined the North Sea and seized ships attempting to run the blockade
What was Germany's response to the British blockade during World War I?
Germany announced a blockade of its own and warned that ships entering the 'war zone' risked being sunk on sight by German submarines
What event led to the first major crisis challenging U.S. neutrality during World War I?
The sinking of a British passenger liner, the Lusitania, with 128 Americans drowned
Test your knowledge about the events and aftermath of World War I with this quiz focusing on the period from 1914 to 1920. Explore the causes, key events, and consequences of the war that shaped the world's history.
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