World War One Test Study Guide PDF

Name: ________________________________________________​ Block: ____ World War One Test Study Guide 1.​ Identify the nations that made up the two major alliances of WWI. Allied Powers (6)...

Name: ________________________________________________​ Block: ____ World War One Test Study Guide 1.​ Identify the nations that made up the two major alliances of WWI. Allied Powers (6) Central Powers (4) Great Britain, France, Russia, Serbia, Italy, United States Germany, Austria Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria 2.​ What is the “spark” that caused World War I to break out in Europe? ​ The Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria Hungary was assassinated by a Serbian Nationalist. 3.​ List and explain the 4 causes of WWI in Europe. Militarism- when a country builds up its military for war. Alliances – an agreement between two nations to protect one another. Imperialism – when a strong country takes over a weak country. Nationalism – extreme pride and loyalty to one’s country. 4.​ What 4 reasons caused the US to get involved in WWI? US had close ties to Great Britain Sinking of the Lusitania Interception of the Zimmerman Note No longer Europe’s war (No longer able to be neutral) 5.​ What is American foreign policy at the beginning of WWI? (Armed) Neutrality 6.​ Put the following in the correct chronological order by number them 1-8. Be sure you can explain all events. U.S. Declares War on Germany (4) ​​ ​ Sinking of the Lusitania (3) Wilson presents his 14 Points​(7)​ ​ ​ Armistice Day (6) Germany Retreats (5)​​ ​ ​ ​ Treaty of Versailles (8) Archduke Ferdinand is assassinated​ (1)​ ​ War breaks out in Europe (2) 7.​ What is propaganda? Information designed to influence public opinion. 8.​ Who is this character and why was he created? UNCLE SAM - He was created to recruit (get people to sign up for) the military. 9.​ Who had to pay reparations for the war? Germany 10.​What was the intended purpose of the League of Nations and who created it? What country did not join? An international organization designed to keep peace and prevent future wars. Woodrow Wilson created this plan. United States did not join the League of Nations. 11.​Why did the U.S. not join the League of Nations? Many Americans did not trust the League of Nations. They thought that an organization would tie America to international work and force America to protect other nations. The Senate rejected the Treaty of Versailles and signed separate treaties with the Central Powers. 12.​List all the new weapons used in WWI. Grenades, Airplanes, Machine guns, Barbed wire, Submarines, Poison gas, tanks Name: ________________________________________________​ Block: ____ Prepare for Short Answer – You must include the following information in your short answer question on the test. Describe how the United State’s policy changed during WWI (what was their policy at the beginning, how did it change, and what was it at the end). 1.​ At the beginning of the war, the US was a neutral country. a.​ supporting details (think of at least 1 reason): i.​ The war was Europe’s problem. There wasn’t a direct threat on the U.S. ii.​ The U.S. was making money off of the war. Trading and giving loans to the Allied and Central Powers (more to the Allied Powers) 2.​ How did the United States’ foreign policy shift from neutrality to involvement during WWI? a.​ supporting details (think U.S. IN - include at least two points ): i.​ U.S. was close allies with Great Britain. It was difficult for the U.S. to not defend our close ally. U.S. was unable to remain neutral. ii.​ The Lusitania, a British passenger liner, was torpedoed off the coast of Ireland due to unrestricted submarine warfare. Americans were outraged and saw this as an attack. The U.S. patience for staying neutral was sinking. iii.​ Germany sent Mexico a telegraph, called the Zimmerman Note, which was intercepted by the British. The telegraph asked Mexico to wage war on the U.S. Americans saw this as a direct threat and attack and urged Wilson and Congress for war against the Central Powers. iv.​ The events above prove that the war was no longer just Europe’s problem. The U.S. was directly impacted. The US must declare war on the Central Powers. 3.​ At the end of the war, the United States became a neutral country. a.​ supporting details (what did Wilson want? why did we end up deciding?) i.​ President Wilson created a peace plan that called for an international organization where countries would work to keep world peace. This organization was called the League of Nations. ii.​ Many Americans did not trust the League of Nations. They thought that an organization would tie America to international work and force America to protect other nations. The Senate rejected the Treaty of Versailles and the US returned to neutrality.  On the test, you will have to analyze a political cartoon. Use this one to practice. 1. What are some symbols you see in the cartoon? What do these symbols represent? Do your best to complete the chart and question below on your own. Symbol What does it represent? Beat up peace treaty on crutches. Treaty of Versailles after the Senate got to it Woodrow Wilson’s arm around the beat up Wilson supporting the Treaty of Versailles peace treaty. “Senate Committee of Foreign Relations” The Senate, who had to approve or reject the treaty 2. What is the message of the political cartoon? Wilson wanted the Senate to help the Treaty of Versailles - instead, they hurt it. Name: ________________________________________________​ Block: ____ Germany France Great Britain Russia Ottoman Empire Austria-Hungary Atlantic Ocean Italy Check out the map key here.