WORLD HISTORY I

Issue: Colonies and Other Non-European Territories; Treaty Settlement: Problems:

Issue: Colonies and Other Non-European Territories; Treaty Settlement: Even though the colonies had high hopes for the Paris Peace Conference to lead a change in the way they were viewed by Europe and their leaders the treaty its self, did very little towards those goals. Problems: The hopes for self-determination or more respectful treatment from the leaders of Europe were not fulfilled, much to their dismay as they ended up becoming European colonies under a mandate that called for them to become independent but those hopes were ignored and those and territories felt betrayed.

Issue: Fear of German Strength; Treaty Settlement: Problems:

Issue: Fear of German Strength; Treaty Settlement: The Treaty of Versailles called for Germany to give up land on the western and eastern parts, land that they took from France as well as all of their oversea colonies. Additionally, limitations were put on the size of its military. Problems: Losing this much land weakened Germany greatly. It forced some Germans to leave their homes in the territories and colonies that were no longer part of Germany. This created resentment between Germany and the allies which later led to a more catastrophic war.

Issue: League of Nations; Treaty Settlement: Problems:

Issue: League of Nations; Treaty Settlement: President Wilson strongly felt the need to create a Leauge of Nations to avoid a situation that led to war like WWI. This organization would peacefully debate the issues at hand and try to solve them without going to war. Problems: Senator Henry Cabot Lodge led the opposition to ratify the treaty and when the vote didn't pass in Congress, this organization lost its main supporter and it weaken it basis. Even though 40 countries joined this organization, many other didn't, nor did they feel they should abide by its ruling. Even though this attempt failed, because it did not prevent future wars, it led later to the creation of the UN.

Issue: Nationalism; Treaty Settlement: Problems:

Issue: Nationalism; Treaty Settlement: The defeat of Germany led to a rise in nationalized and self determination, as different groups of people demand independence and a creation of a country of their own. The treaty allowed for countries such as Czechoslovakia, Austria, Hungary and other to be established. Problems: While the creation of countries can be viewed as a positive development for individual that share the same language, religion, history and other elements in common, it turned Europe into a much more divided continent, more tribal in a way. Additionally, there was some randomness to the way borders were drawn, which led to people finding themselves overnight citizens of a different country.

Issue: War Debt; Treaty Settlement : Problems:

Issue: War Debt; Treaty Settlement : The Allies decided that Germany had to pay for the cost of the damages done by the war they started, reparations that will assist in the reconstruction of the Europian countries affected by the war, make payments to widows and families affect by the war as the Allies demanded Germany to take full responsibilities for starting the war Problems: There were several problems with this treaty. When Germany agreed to the cease-fire no conditions were discussed, and so when they were presented with this treaty and it terms, they were surprised. Germany had no choice but to agree to pay billions of dollars (in today's money it would be trillions). The little money Germany had left they needed to use to pay for the damages done to their own country and could not afford to pay this, which made them go into debt.

Which of the following is one of the reasons why Russia joined World War I? Select one: a. Austria declared war on Serbia, and Russia was an ally of Serbia. b. Russia did not want Germany and Austria to gain new lands c. The British government asked Nicholas II to take sides d. William II sent an insulting telegram to Nicholas II Feedback

a. Austria declared war on Serbia, and Russia was an ally of Serbia.

Which of the following is one of the reasons why Russia joined World War I? Select one: a. Austria declared war on Serbia, and Russia was an ally of Serbia. b. Russia did not want Germany and Austria to gain new lands c. The British government asked Nicholas II to take sides d. William II sent an insulting telegram to Nicholas II

a. Austria declared war on Serbia, and Russia was an ally of Serbia.

What was the immediate result of Russia's withdrawal from the war? Select one: a. Germany concentrated its forces on the Western Front b. Russia instituted a democratic government. c. Bread riots erupted into a revolution in Russia. d. The Allies overthrew the tsar.

a. Germany concentrated its forces on the Western Front

What were the Fourteen Points? Select one: a. Wilson's terms for ending the war and future wars b. an agreement between the Allies and Central Powers c. Lenin's program for a democratic Russia d. Roosevelt's plans for ending war

a. Wilson's terms for ending the war and future wars

What was the Schlieffen Plan? Select one: a. a war on two fronts b. Britain's involvement in the war c. a war with Belgium d. an alliance with Russia

a. a war on two fronts

Which of the following was a major cause of rising international tensions in the early 1900s? Select one: a. competition for colonial territories b. the first modern Olympic games c. Britain's small navy d. the First Universal Peace Conference Feedback

a. competition for colonial territories

Why did the British declare war on Germany? Select one: a. to protect neutral Belgium. b. to punish Serbia. c. to challenge Italian neutrality. d. to gain territory.

a. to protect neutral Belgium.

What goal for the postwar peace was shared by the British and French leaders? Select one: a. to weaken Germany and make it pay for the war b. to establish the League of Nations c. self-determination for former colonies d. to fashion "peace without victory"

a. to weaken Germany and make it pay for the war

Which of the following would agree with the position that war should be avoided at all costs? Select one: a. Another Mother Against War b. Helmuth Von Moltke c. Abel Muzorewa d. Sun Tzu

a.Another Mother Against War

Why were Serbian nationalists angry when Francis Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary visited Bosnia? Select one: a. They saw the Austrians as oppressive foreign rulers b. They did not want Franz Ferdinand to succeed to the throne c. They wanted Bosnia to join the Russian empire d. They thought Franz Ferdinand supported the Slavs over the Serbs

a.They saw the Austrians as oppressive foreign rulers

Which nations made up the Triple Alliance? Select one: a. Germany, Britain, France b. Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary c. Germany, Russia, Austria-Hungary d. Germany, Britain, Russia

b. Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary

Why were some colonized peoples unhappy with the terms of the peace conference? Select one: a. Germany's punishment was too weak b. They opposed self-determination c. Imperial rule was not ended d. many faced continued political unrest

c. Imperial rule was not ended

How did Germany respond to the British naval blockade? Select one: a. It prevented all radio reports from reaching France and Britain. b. It warned the British to break off relations with Mexico. c. It used U-boats to sink ships d. It launched a propaganda war. carrying supplies to Britain.

c. It used U-boats to sink ships

What event boosted Allied morale in 1917? Select one: a. Lenin of Russia signed the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk. b. The Zimmermann telegram revealed German weakness. c. The United States joined the war. d. The Fourteen Points passed in the Senate.

c. The United States joined the war.

How did Germany first respond to the assassination of the archduke? Select one: a. They caved in to Serbia's demands b. They attacked Britain c. They urged Austria-Hungury to stand firm against Serbia d. They urged Serbia to give in to the ultimatum

c. They urged Austria-Hungury to stand firm against Serbia

How did women help in the war effort? Select one: a. They voted to support their leaders. b. They fought on the front lines alongside men. c. They worked in war industries. d. They organized wartime blockades.

c. They worked in war industries.

Which of the following countries was created following the war? Select one: a. Bulgaria b. Scotland c. Yugoslavia d. Switzerland

c. Yugoslavia

What word means 'a non biding agreement to follow common policies'? Select one: a. ultimatum b. neutrality c. entente d. militarism

c. entente

The Treaty of Versailles Select one: a. forced France to pay reparations. b. blamed the war on Serbia and Austria-Hungary. c. forced Germany to pay reparations d. was written by Woodrow Wilson

c. forced Germany to pay reparations

Sun Tzu and Bishop Muzorewa would probably agree that war Select one: a. should be used by governments to gain revenge b. should be fought only to save innocent lives. c. is justified in certain situations d. isa glorious and noble activity

c. is justified in certain situations

Which problem threatened the peace in postwar Europe? Select one: a. the principle of collective security b. Italy's demands for much of the old Ottoman empire c. many overlapping claims to territory d. Germany's insistence on taking over parts of Austria

c. many overlapping claims to territory

How would you describe the arrival of American troops in Europe in 1918? Select one: a. rapid at first, but slow after March b. steady throughout the year c. slow at first, but rapid after March d. No American troops arrrived in in 1918

c. slow at first, but rapid after March

The League of Nations was weakened because Select one: a. Britain and France refused to join it. b. Woodrow Wilson did not support it. c. the United States refused to join it. d. it did not provide collective security.

c. the United States refused to join it.

The "Big Three" included the leaders of: Select one: a. Germany, France and Britain b. France, Italy, and the United States. c. the USA, Russia and Britain. d. France, Britain, and the United States.

d. France, Britain, and the United States.

Winston Churchill, who served in Britain's navy and army during World War I, wrote about the effect American troops had on their tired Allies. "The impression made upon the hard-pressed French by this seemingly inexhaustible flood of gleaming youth in its first maturity of health and vigour was prodigious [amazing]. None were under twenty, and few were over thirty... the French Headquarters were thrilled with the impulse of new life. , . . Half trained, half organized, with only their courage, their numbers and their magnificent youth behind their weapons, they were to buy their experience at a bitter price. But this they were quite ready to do." How did Churchill feel about American soldiers? Select one: a. There were neither energetic nor experienced. b. They were experienced, but had a poor attitude toward war. c. They were well-trained and energetic. d. They were energetic and willing to fight, although not experienced

d. They were energetic and willing to fight, although not experienced

"You smug-faced crowds with kindling eye Who cheer when soldier lads march by, Sneak home and pray you'll never know The hell where youth and laughter go." -Siegfried Sassoon, "Suicide in the Trenches" Based on the quotation, a soldier's experience in World War I would best be described as Select one: a. rewarding b. inspiring c. routine d. awful

d. awful

How did Germany respond when Russia began to mobilize for war? Select one: a. by ignoring Russia's actions b. by seeking aid fron the US c. by appealing to France for help d. by declaring war on Russia

d. by declaring war on Russia

What brought France and Germany twice to the brink of war in the early 1900s? Select one: a. militarism b. economic rivalry c. German's alliance with Britain d. competion for colonies

d. competion for colonies

Which of the following was imposed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles? Select one: a. exclusion from the League of Nations b. independence for its colonies c. self-determination for its people d. limits on the size of its military

d. limits on the size of its military