Question 1(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

Question

Which of the following explains why the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand led to the outbreak of war in Europe?

Leaders across Europe were “spoiling for a fight.”
A system of alliances obliged nations to support one another.
Germany wanted to take over Britain’s colonies in Asia and Africa.
Franz Ferdinand was a popular leader internationally.
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
Which of these groups of nations were called the Central Powers?

France, Britain, and Russia
Germany, Ireland, and Mexico
The United States, Britain, and France
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire
Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
What was Germany’s greatest problem at the beginning of the war?

It had begun a two-front war with Russia and France.
A Communist revolution threatened to overthrow the Kaiser.
The United States had entered the war on the side of the Allies.
The British navy had blockaded its ports and began sinking its ships at sea.
Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
Which of the following is attributed to countries who raced to build up their navies after 1900?

militarism, as Britain was the world’s dominant naval power and Germany was anxious to catch up
imperialism, as sea power was the key to conquering new territories
nationalism, as all nations took pride in the strength of their armed forces
competition, as both nations were steel producers
Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
Ideas of nationalism within its empire particularly threatened which of these European nations in 1914?

France
Britain
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
Which of the following events forced the United States into World War 1?

Communist Revolution in Russia
Germany’s resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare
British blockade of Europe
Germany’s invasion of Belgium
Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
Which of the following was a result of immigration from Europe being cut off during the war?

Most immigrants to the U.S. now came from Asia.
Native-born Americans became less hostile toward immigrants.
Submarine warfare prevented would-be immigrants from leaving their countries.
African Americans left the South in large numbers to work in war-related industries.
Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
In asking Congress to declare war, Wilson said, “The world must be made safe for democracy.” This statement suggests that Wilson wanted to go to war because

he wanted to help design the peace settlement
he had grown tired of pushing for progressive reforms
he didn’t want to appear cowardly in the eyes of the voters
he wanted normal trade and business to be resumed
Question 9(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
Why did most Irish Americans favor neutrality?

Ireland did not take sides in the war.
They were afraid for their relatives in Ireland.
They had a long-standing hostility toward Britain.
They had a long-standing friendship with Germany.
Question 10(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
Which of these describes Wilson’s position on the war during the 1916 campaign?

He was undecided because of the divided public opinion.
He wanted to keep the U.S. out of war under any circumstances.
He hoped to avoid war but expected that the U.S. would be drawn in.
He asked the American people to support him in going to war.

Answer 1

Here are the answers to the multiple choice questions you provided:

Question 1: Which of the following explains why the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand led to the outbreak of war in Europe?

• Answer: A system of alliances obliged nations to support one another.

Question 2: Which of these groups of nations were called the Central Powers?

• Answer: Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire.

Question 3: What was Germany’s greatest problem at the beginning of the war?

• Answer: It had begun a two-front war with Russia and France.

Question 4: Which of the following is attributed to countries who raced to build up their navies after 1900?

• Answer: militarism, as Britain was the world’s dominant naval power and Germany was anxious to catch up.

Question 5: Ideas of nationalism within its empire particularly threatened which of these European nations in 1914?

• Answer: Austria-Hungary.

Question 6: Which of the following events forced the United States into World War 1?

• Answer: Germany’s resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare.

Question 7: Which of the following was a result of immigration from Europe being cut off during the war?

• Answer: African Americans left the South in large numbers to work in war-related industries.

Question 8: In asking Congress to declare war, Wilson said, “The world must be made safe for democracy.” This statement suggests that Wilson wanted to go to war because:

• Answer: he wanted to help design the peace settlement.

Question 9: Why did most Irish Americans favor neutrality?

• Answer: They had a long-standing hostility toward Britain.

Question 10: Which of these describes Wilson’s position on the war during the 1916 campaign?

• Answer: He hoped to avoid war but expected that the U.S. would be drawn in.

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