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How long had the war been raging before the United States joined the Allies?
How long had the war been raging before the United States joined the Allies?
- 2 years
- 4 years
- 3 years (correct)
- 1 year
What was the primary reason the governments of Europe devoted all their resources to the war effort?
What was the primary reason the governments of Europe devoted all their resources to the war effort?
- To win the conflict at all costs (correct)
- To maximize profits from the war
- To strengthen their military capabilities
- To appease the civilian population
What was the primary reason governments in Europe censored news about the war?
What was the primary reason governments in Europe censored news about the war?
- To hide military failures from the public
- To prevent the spread of anti-war sentiment (correct)
- To maintain public morale and support for the war
- To control the narrative and portray the war as a success
What was the primary impact of the war on civilian life in Europe?
What was the primary impact of the war on civilian life in Europe?
What was the primary reason the governments of Europe suppressed anti-war activity?
What was the primary reason the governments of Europe suppressed anti-war activity?
Which of the following was the most significant impact of the governments' control of the economy during the war?
Which of the following was the most significant impact of the governments' control of the economy during the war?
What was the primary reason for the governments' rationing of essential goods during the war?
What was the primary reason for the governments' rationing of essential goods during the war?
Which of the following best describes the impact of the war on civilian life in Europe?
Which of the following best describes the impact of the war on civilian life in Europe?
World War I soon became a ______ war.
World War I soon became a ______ war.
In Britain, Germany, Austria, Russia, and France, the entire force of ______ was dedicated to winning the conflict.
In Britain, Germany, Austria, Russia, and France, the entire force of ______ was dedicated to winning the conflict.
Governments told ______ what to produce and how much.
Governments told ______ what to produce and how much.
Governments also suppressed ______ activity, sometimes forcibly.
Governments also suppressed ______ activity, sometimes forcibly.
The unemployment rate in European countries remained high throughout World War I.
The unemployment rate in European countries remained high throughout World War I.
What led to the weakening of the German military during World War I?
What led to the weakening of the German military during World War I?
How did Kaiser Wilhelm II react to the deteriorating situation in Germany?
How did Kaiser Wilhelm II react to the deteriorating situation in Germany?
What was the significance of the arrival of fresh U.S. troops for the Allies during World War I?
What was the significance of the arrival of fresh U.S. troops for the Allies during World War I?
What caused Germany to declare itself a republic during World War I?
What caused Germany to declare itself a republic during World War I?
Why did the Russian army refuse to continue fighting in 1917?
Why did the Russian army refuse to continue fighting in 1917?
What was the immediate consequence of Russia's withdrawal from World War I after signing the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?
What was the immediate consequence of Russia's withdrawal from World War I after signing the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?
What event in early 1918 gave Germany renewed hope for victory?
What event in early 1918 gave Germany renewed hope for victory?
According to the passage, what was the primary factor that initially tipped the balance in favor of the Allies?
According to the passage, what was the primary factor that initially tipped the balance in favor of the Allies?
What event in Russia allowed Germany to mount its final massive attack on the Allies in France in 1918?
What event in Russia allowed Germany to mount its final massive attack on the Allies in France in 1918?
Based on the information in the passage, which of the following statements is true?
Based on the information in the passage, which of the following statements is true?
First the ______ and then the Ottoman Turks surrendered.
First the ______ and then the Ottoman Turks surrendered.
On November 9, 1918, Kaiser ______ II stepped down.
On November 9, 1918, Kaiser ______ II stepped down.
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk between Germany and Russia ended World War I entirely.
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk between Germany and Russia ended World War I entirely.
The Russian army's refusal to fight was primarily due to food and fuel shortages caused by the war.
The Russian army's refusal to fight was primarily due to food and fuel shortages caused by the war.
The German soldiers' mutiny and public dissent against Kaiser Wilhelm II led to his abdication and Germany's transition to a republic.
The German soldiers' mutiny and public dissent against Kaiser Wilhelm II led to his abdication and Germany's transition to a republic.
The armistice signed in a railway car near Paris marked the formal end of World War I on November 11, 1918, after four years of fighting.
The armistice signed in a railway car near Paris marked the formal end of World War I on November 11, 1918, after four years of fighting.
Which of the following was NOT one of the 'Big Four' leaders who made the major decisions at the Paris Peace Conference?
Which of the following was NOT one of the 'Big Four' leaders who made the major decisions at the Paris Peace Conference?
What was the primary purpose of Wilson's Fourteen Points plan for achieving a just and lasting peace?
What was the primary purpose of Wilson's Fourteen Points plan for achieving a just and lasting peace?
Why was Russia not represented at the Paris Peace Conference?
Why was Russia not represented at the Paris Peace Conference?
What was the primary concern of Britain and France as the Paris Peace Conference opened?
What was the primary concern of Britain and France as the Paris Peace Conference opened?
Which of the following was NOT one of the key points in Wilson's Fourteen Points plan for a just and lasting peace?
Which of the following was NOT one of the key points in Wilson's Fourteen Points plan for a just and lasting peace?
What was the primary purpose of Wilson's proposal for a 'general association of nations' in his Fourteen Points plan?
What was the primary purpose of Wilson's proposal for a 'general association of nations' in his Fourteen Points plan?
Which of the following was the primary goal of the Allied powers in the Treaty of Versailles?
Which of the following was the primary goal of the Allied powers in the Treaty of Versailles?
What was the primary reason for the heated arguments among the Allied leaders during the drafting of the Treaty of Versailles?
What was the primary reason for the heated arguments among the Allied leaders during the drafting of the Treaty of Versailles?
What was the primary purpose of the League of Nations, as established by the Treaty of Versailles?
What was the primary purpose of the League of Nations, as established by the Treaty of Versailles?
Which of the following was the harshest provision of the Treaty of Versailles against Germany?
Which of the following was the harshest provision of the Treaty of Versailles against Germany?
What was the primary reason the Allied powers required Germany to govern its former colonies as League of Nations mandates?
What was the primary reason the Allied powers required Germany to govern its former colonies as League of Nations mandates?
What was the primary reason the Treaty of Versailles placed severe restrictions on Germany's military?
What was the primary reason the Treaty of Versailles placed severe restrictions on Germany's military?
All of Germany's territories in Africa and the Pacific were declared ______, or territories to be administered by the League of Nations.
All of Germany's territories in Africa and the Pacific were declared ______, or territories to be administered by the League of Nations.
Which of the following nations was NOT created out of the Austro-Hungarian Empire after the Versailles Treaty?
Which of the following nations was NOT created out of the Austro-Hungarian Empire after the Versailles Treaty?
What was the primary territory that the Ottoman Turks were allowed to retain after the Versailles Treaty?
What was the primary territory that the Ottoman Turks were allowed to retain after the Versailles Treaty?
Which of the following nations gained territory from Russia as a result of the Versailles Treaty?
Which of the following nations gained territory from Russia as a result of the Versailles Treaty?
Which of the following mandates was assigned to Britain after the Versailles Treaty?
Which of the following mandates was assigned to Britain after the Versailles Treaty?
Which of the following new nations was NOT formed from the collapse of the Russian Empire after the Versailles Treaty?
Which of the following new nations was NOT formed from the collapse of the Russian Empire after the Versailles Treaty?
What was the primary reason the United States ultimately rejected the Treaty of Versailles?
What was the primary reason the United States ultimately rejected the Treaty of Versailles?
What was the primary reason the League of Nations was unable to take action on the complaints arising from the Treaty of Versailles?
What was the primary reason the League of Nations was unable to take action on the complaints arising from the Treaty of Versailles?
Which of the following was the primary consequence of the 'war-guilt clause' in the Treaty of Versailles?
Which of the following was the primary consequence of the 'war-guilt clause' in the Treaty of Versailles?
What was the primary reason Japan and Italy felt 'embittered' by the outcome of the Treaty of Versailles?
What was the primary reason Japan and Italy felt 'embittered' by the outcome of the Treaty of Versailles?
What was the primary goal of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in introducing restrictions on lead in paint and setting standards for work days and weeks?
What was the primary goal of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in introducing restrictions on lead in paint and setting standards for work days and weeks?
What was the primary purpose of the League of Nations' Commission for Refugees?
What was the primary purpose of the League of Nations' Commission for Refugees?
According to the passage, what was the primary reason the United States ultimately rejected the Treaty of Versailles?
According to the passage, what was the primary reason the United States ultimately rejected the Treaty of Versailles?
What was the primary reason the League of Nations was unable to take action on the complaints arising from the Treaty of Versailles?
What was the primary reason the League of Nations was unable to take action on the complaints arising from the Treaty of Versailles?
Which of the following was the primary consequence of the 'war-guilt clause' in the Treaty of Versailles?
Which of the following was the primary consequence of the 'war-guilt clause' in the Treaty of Versailles?
What was the primary goal of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in introducing restrictions on lead in paint and setting standards for work days and weeks?
What was the primary goal of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in introducing restrictions on lead in paint and setting standards for work days and weeks?
According to the passage, what was the primary reason the 'settlements at Versailles' were described as 'a peace built on quicksand'?
According to the passage, what was the primary reason the 'settlements at Versailles' were described as 'a peace built on quicksand'?
Which of the following nations did NOT sign a separate peace treaty with the western powers in 1919 and 1920?
Which of the following nations did NOT sign a separate peace treaty with the western powers in 1919 and 1920?
What was the primary reason for the creation of mandates in Southwest Asia instead of independent nations?
What was the primary reason for the creation of mandates in Southwest Asia instead of independent nations?
Which of the following countries did NOT gain independence from the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire?
Which of the following countries did NOT gain independence from the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire?
What was the significance of the League of Nations' first meeting in January 1920?
What was the significance of the League of Nations' first meeting in January 1920?
Which of the following territories was NOT assigned as a mandate to either Britain or France after World War I?
Which of the following territories was NOT assigned as a mandate to either Britain or France after World War I?