World War I Overview Quiz
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Which Act was responsible for expanding the size of the army?

  • Selective Service Act
  • National Defense Act (correct)
  • Naval Construction Act
  • Military Assistance Act
  • What was one of the primary reasons for the United States' entry into World War I?

  • Lusitania Incident
  • Submarine Warfare
  • Zimmerman Telegram (correct)
  • Treaty of Versailles
  • What did the Naval Construction Act mandate?

  • The establishment of military bases
  • The reduction of military personnel
  • The training of additional soldiers
  • The construction of more warships (correct)
  • Which primary factor involved Germany's use of a specific type of warfare that threatened American commerce?

    <p>U-Boats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the two primary reasons for the U.S. entering World War I?

    <p>U-Boats and Zimmerman Telegram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event triggered the start of World War I?

    <p>The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which countries were part of the alliance system during World War I?

    <p>Russia, Serbia, and France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What innovation replaced rifles as the primary weapon during World War I?

    <p>Machine guns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the United States' initial stance towards World War I?

    <p>Neutrality in the conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which weapon was described as a devastating chemical weapon used during World War I?

    <p>Poison gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major reason that led to the increase in military forces among European nations before World War I?

    <p>Belief in future conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance in World War I?

    <p>Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of nationalism in Europe prior to World War I?

    <p>Destabilization of old empires like Austria-Hungary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant motive behind the imperialism that led to tensions prior to WWI?

    <p>Ambitions to expand individual wealth and colonies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technological advancement changed the nature of warfare during World War I?

    <p>Chemical weapons and artillery</p> Signup and view all the answers

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