World War 1 Ends

Which was an economic impact of the mandate system? Free trade was encouraged in the region. Slavery increased in most areas. Military spending increased in Germany. The League of Nations restricted trade.

Free trade was encouraged in the region.

Which countries lost their territories in the mandate system? France and Britain Germany and Turkey Britain and Germany Ottoman Empire and France

Germany and Turkey

Which of these actions was a provision of the Treaty of Versailles? Germany lost all of its overseas colonies and territories. Germany's military was completely disbanded. Germany was to be governed by the Allies. Germany's newly manufactured weapons would go to pay reparations.

Germany lost all of its overseas colonies and territories.

Which statement describes the strategy Germany followed after Russia withdrew from the war? Germany ended submarine warfare in an effort to convince the United States to stay neutral. Germany resumed unrestricted submarine warfare to cut off supplies going to the Allies. Germany invaded Mexico as a means of distracting the United States from the fighting in Europe. Germany appealed to the United States to become one of the Central powers.

Germany resumed unrestricted submarine warfare to cut off supplies going to the Allies.

Which events helped the United States decide to enter World War I? Check all that apply. Germany resuming unrestricted submarine warfare Germany invading Mexico The Lusitania sinking The Zimmerman Telegram's interception Russia's communist revolt

Germany resuming unrestricted submarine warfare The Lusitania sinking The Zimmerman Telegram's interception

The graph shows the results of German submarine warfare in early 1917. What is the best conclusion that can be drawn from this graph? Germany was stepping up its efforts to stops goods from reaching the allies Germany's U-boat attacks were mostly ineffective in early 1917 Germany was tired of the war and wanted to reach peace with the allies Germany was seeking to maintain the Atlantic Ocean as German territory

Germany was stepping up its efforts to stops goods from reaching the allies

Each country had its own goals in the treaty of Versailles. What was the goal of the British prime minister, David Lloyd George? He advocated a moderate approach and wanted Germany's colonies. He wanted to punish Germany for starting the war. He shared much of Wilson's vision of "peace without victory" He did not want to negotiate; he wanted to keep fighting

He advocated a moderate approach and wanted Germany's colonies.

In 1919, Germany signed the Treaty of Versailles. Did the treaty reflect Wilson's vision of "peace without victory"? Why or why not? No. Although the treaty included Wilson's Fourteen Points, other provisions made them redundant. Yes. Several of the Fourteen Points became part of the treaty. No. The other Allies wanted to punish Germany harshly for its actions. Yes. Germany was able to negotiate a peace settlement without admitting defeat.

No. The other Allies wanted to punish Germany harshly for its actions.

What was an economic effect of the Treaty of Versailles? The allies were forced to pay reparations to the Central Powers The mandate system seized European colonies in southwest Asia Military spending increased as Germany expanded the size of its military Production and trade were disrupted as new borders were created across the region.

Production and trade were disrupted as new borders were created across the region.

In 1917, The Russian ___________ overthrew the tsar and contributed to Russia's exit from the war Rebellion Revolution Reaction Rumpelstiltskin

Revolution

Which of these was a result of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk? the end of World War I Russia's withdrawal from the war the end of Austria-Hungary's war with Serbia the United States' entrance into the war

Russia's withdrawal from the war

Read this statement by French Premier Clemenceau. America is far away, protected by the ocean. Not even Napoleon himself could touch England. You are both sheltered; we are not. In the excerpt, what is Clemenceau suggesting regarding the impact of World War I? Check all that apply. The United States is far from Europe, protected by the Atlantic. France is safer from German attack than either the United States or England. Napoleon's wars caused more damage to France than World War I did. France is close to Germany and is therefore subject to a German attack. The United States does not need as much protection from Germany as France does.

The United States is far from Europe, protected by the Atlantic. France is close to Germany and is therefore subject to a German attack. The United States does not need as much protection from Germany as France does.

As time went on, how did the Russian people view their country's participation in World War I? They opposed it because of the high casualty rate. They called for more aggressive participation. They urged the government to switch sides. They were proud of Russia's many battlefield victories.

They opposed it because of the high casualty rate.

Read an excerpt from President Wilson's speech asking Congress to declare war on Germany. It is a fearful thing to lead this great peaceful people into war, into the most terrible and disastrous of all wars. But the right is more precious than peace, and we shall fight for things which we have always carried nearest to our hearts—for democracy, for the right of those who submit to authority to have a voice in their own Governments, for the rights and liberties of small nations, for universal dominion of right by such a concert of free peoples as shall bring peace and safety to all nations and make the world itself at last free. What is the main reason the United States entered the war, according to Wilson? Wilson believed that without American involvement, Germany would surely win the war. Wilson believed that war is near to the hearts of the American people. Wilson believed that the United States is determined to protect democratic ideals. Wilson believed that the United States needed to force Germany to submit to American authority.

Wilson believed that the United States is determined to protect democratic ideals.

Which factor was most important in enabling Russia to fight in World War I for as long as it did? financial wealth early successes in the war a large supply of soldiers popular support

a large supply of soldiers

Before it entered World War I, the United States had declared itself to be a neutral country. an ally of either side. xenophobic. idealistic.

a neutral country.

The Zimmerman Telegram suggested that Mexico ally itself with Germany against the United States. What did the telegram convince Congress to do? invade Mexico give back Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona to Mexico declare war on Germany ask that the United States ally itself with Germany too

declare war on Germany

In saying that he wanted "peace without victory," President Wilson demonstrated that he was a(n) realist. idealist. tough negotiator. coward.

idealist.

After its U-boats sank the Lusitania in 1915, what did germany promise to do? stop fighting on the western front sign the treaty of Brest-Litocsk Limit submarine warfare sink more passenger vessels

limit submarine warfare

When reparations were forced on Germany in the Treaty of Versailles, this demonstrated that the Allies wanted to forgive Germany for having started the war. treat Germany as an equal partner after the war. ensure that Germany was politically stable. punish Germany and keep it weak.

punish Germany and keep it weak.

What event immediately preceded Russia's decision to withdraw from World War I? the German capture of Moscow the withdrawal of Allied support the overthrow of the tsar the US entry into the war

the overthrow of the tsar

What was the political goal of the mandate system? to weaken the Central Powers to give more territory to France and Britain to develop trade in the territories to establish democracy in the territories

to establish democracy in the territories

What was the purpose of the mandate system created by the Treaty of Versailles? to turn former German colonies into independent nations to limit the size of European armies in overseas territories to transfer territory from European control to United Nations control to give Allied powers control over territory the Central powers once held

to give Allied powers control over territory the Central powers once held

The League of Nations was created after the Paris Peace Conference, at which the Treaty of Versailles had been negotiated. What was one of the primary aims of the League of Nations? to guarantee equality for all to promote international cooperation to eliminate national governments in favor of world government to erase national borders

to promote international cooperation