World War I (Chapter 8)
a sense of loss
"It is the State which educates its citizens in civic virtue, gives them a consciousness of their mission, and welds them into unity." —Benito Mussolini, from The Social and Political Doctrines of Contemporary Europe, edited by Michael Oakeshott In the quotation, what post-World War I problem is Italian dictator Benito Mussolini most likely addressing?
strong devotion to one's country.
"Nationalism" is best defined as
Austria-Hungary
"Serbia must learn to fear us again." The quotation above, was spoken to the U.S. president in 1914, after the Austrian archduke was assassinated by a Serbian student. The quotation was spoken by a diplomat from
Yugoslavia.
After World War I, Serbia became part of
traditional styles.
After World War I, many artists, architects, writers, and musicians rejected
colonists felt entitled to citizenship because they had served in the military.
After World War I, some colonies that had participated made demands for independence primarily because
sending the Allies supplies, troops, and monetary loans.
After entering World War I, the United States most helped the Allies by
Austria-Hungary
After national boundaries were redrawn, which of the Central Powers lost access to the sea?
on the Western Front would not be quick.
After the Battle of the Marne in 1914, German forces realized that victory
executed by revolutionaries.
After the Russian Revolution, the czar and his family were
rule by the old empires
By the end of World War I, what political tradition had essentially ended in Europe?
the Western Front
By the time the United States entered World War I, fighting was focused on
increased by disease and starvation.
Civilian casualties in World War I were
large number of soldiers.
During World War I, Russia's main strength was its
attack France in the West before Russia in the East had a chance to mobilize.
Germany's Schlieffen Plan for military attack was to
It condemned Turkey but did not fight to save the Armenians.
How did the international community respond to Turkey's actions against the Armenians?
a site of trench warfare.
In November 2003, workers digging to build a highway near Ypres, Belgium, uncovered a network of shallow passages and found skeletons in World War I-era uniforms, newspapers, dishes and other items. The finding is most likely
state-run education
In the quotation, what is most central to Mussolini's solution to political turmoil?
northeast
In what region of Europe were the new nations of Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania created?
problems associated with industrialization.
One factor that led to the Russian Revolution was
make the Germans look worse than they were.
Stories of German atrocities in Belgium were used as propaganda, meaning that the stories were used to
the war had left them with a sense of meaninglessness.
The "lost generation" of writers who gathered in Paris were considered "lost" because
Christian.
The Armenians in Turkey were a minority group partly because they were
Italy
The Big Four who negotiated the Treaty of Versailles represented France, Great Britain, the United States, and what other nation?
prison camps.
The Gulag was a network of
the Turks.
The Ottoman Empire was ruled by
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The assassination of which leader led to the outbreak of World War I?
keep the peace and prevent future wars.
The main purpose of the League of Nations was to
heavy casualties and little territorial gain.
Trench warfare in World War I was characterized by
a plan for postwar peace.
U.S. president Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points were
The horrors of war destroyed the young soldiers' trust in their elders.
What common post-World War I literary theme is characterized by Paul in the quotation from All Quiet on the Western Front?
The Allies had a lower casualty rate than the Central Powers.
What conclusion can be drawn from these data about casualties in World War I?
prepare to send troops to support Serbia
What did Russia, a largely Slavic nation, do after Austria-Hungary declared war on the Slavic nation of Serbia?
The Russians pulled out of the war.
What happened when the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk was signed?
Much of the fighting took place in Europe and Russia.
What is one reason why millions of European and Russian civilians died during World War I?
They feared it could lead to future U.S. involvement in European wars.
What is the main reason that Americans rejected the League of Nations?
They did not have the resources or soldiers to fight the Americans.
What main motivation finally forced the Central Powers to surrender on November 11, 1918?
a space-efficient dormitory built of steel and glass
What project would likely be chosen by a European architect, such as Le Corbusier or Gropius, after World War I?
to end Russia's involvement in the war
What was the immediate goal of Lenin and the Bolsheviks?
They supported the Allies.
What was the political position of the Armenians at the beginning of World War I?
unrestricted submarine warfare
Which German action was most important in bringing the United States into World War I?
Great Britain, France, and Russia
Which countries made up the Triple Entente in 1907?
Britain
Which country recruited colonial troops from India in World War I?
disillusionment
Which emotion best describes both Paul's words in the quotation, and "lost generation" literature in general?
Russia pulled out of World War I
Which event was a direct result of the Russian Revolution?
Poland
Which formerly dissolved nation was reconstituted on the Eastern Front?
Changing forms of government created a sense of insecurity.
Which generalization is true of political life in postwar Europe?
Turkey
Which nation was formed from the former lands of the Ottoman Empire?
acceptance of sole responsibility for the war
Which of the following did the Treaty of Versailles require of Germany?
greater number of troops
Which reason for Allied victory is supported by the chart?
Support for revolutionary activity was increasing.
Which statement best describes conditions surrounding the March Revolution of 1917?
Almost all the major economies were bankrupt.
Which statement best describes national economies in Europe after World War I?
Both sides justified the use of harsh tactics to achieve their military goals.
Which statement best describes the existence of atrocities during World War I?
People should be able to decide on their type of government.
Which statement best summarizes the idea of national self-determination as it was presented in Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points?
Austria-Hungary
Who lost the greatest percentage of land in the creation of new nations?
V. I. Lenin
Who was the leader of the Bolsheviks?
It was bordered by enemies on two fronts.
Why did Germany have a geographic disadvantage at the start of World War I?
It had endured more than 400 years of ethnic and political conflict.
Why were the Balkans known as the "powder keg" of Europe in the early 1900s?
