World War I: Causes, Consequences, and Impact | High School Social Studies

Question 1

Which event is widely regarded as the catalyst for World War I?

Accepted Answer

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria

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The sinking of the RMS Lusitania

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The Russian Revolution

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The declaration of war by Germany against Russia

Question 2

True or False: The United States actively participated in the fighting throughout the entirety of World War I.

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False

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True

Question 3

Which **pair** of alliances played a significant role in the outbreak of the war?

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Central Powers and Triple Entente

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Triple Entente and NATO

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Warsaw Pact and Central Powers

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NATO and Warsaw Pact

Question 4

Who was the **emperor** of Germany during World War I?

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Kaiser Wilhelm II

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Otto von Bismarck

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Adolf Hitler

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Joseph Stalin

Question 5

Which country **lost** significant territory as a result of the Treaty of Versailles?

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Germany

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France

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Great Britain

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Russia

Question 6

Which of the following was **not** a factor in the armistice that ended World War I?

Accepted Answer

French victory over Germany

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Growing public opposition to the war

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Collapse of the German economy

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American entry into the war

Question 7

Which of the following terms best describes the **dominant** type of warfare used in World War I?

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Trench warfare

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Blitzkrieg

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Guerrilla warfare

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Naval warfare

Question 8

What was the key significance of the Zimmermann Telegram?

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It revealed a secret alliance between Germany and Mexico against the United States.

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It proposed a German-American alliance against the Allies.

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It exposed German plans to attack the United Kingdom.

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It announced Germany's unconditional surrender.

Question 9

What was the primary objective of the Treaty of Versailles?

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To punish Germany for its role in starting the war.

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To establish a lasting peace in Europe.

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To restore the pre-war boundaries.

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To create a new international organization to prevent future conflicts.

Question 10

Which battle marked the beginning of combat on the Western Front during World War I?

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Battle of the Marne

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Battle of Verdun

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Battle of the Somme

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Battle of Ypres

Question 11

Which nation was NOT part of the Triple Entente alliance?

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Germany

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Great Britain

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France

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Russia

Question 12

Who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand, an event that **immediately** precipitated World War I?

Accepted Answer

Gavrilo Princip

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Karl Liebknecht

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Vladimir Lenin

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Kaiser Wilhelm II

Question 13

Which of the following countries was **not** part of the Triple Entrente during World War I?

Accepted Answer

Italy

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Great Britain

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France

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Russia

Question 14

Which battle is considered a turning point in World War I, marking the start of mobile warfare and the end of trench warfare?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Amiens

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Battle of the Marne

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Battle of Verdun

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Battle of Passchendaele

Question 15

The term 'war to end all wars' was coined by:

Accepted Answer

Woodrow Wilson

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Winston Churchill

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David Lloyd George

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Georges Clemenceau

Question 16

Which battle marked a turning point in the war on the Western Front?

Accepted Answer

Battle of the Somme

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Battle of Verdun

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Battle of Tannenberg

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Battle of Gallipoli

Question 17

What was a significant effect of the United States' entry into World War I?

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It accelerated the Allied victory.

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It had no impact on the outcome of the war.

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It led to increased civilian casualties.

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It prolonged the war and heightened its bloodshed.

Question 18

Which treaty ended World War I and established the League of Nations?

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Treaty of Versailles

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Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

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Treaty of St. Germain

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Treaty of Lausanne

Question 19

How did the war impact the Russian Empire?

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It led to the Russian Revolution and the fall of the monarchy.

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It strengthened the autocracy and increased Russia's influence.

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It had minimal impact on Russia's political and social structure.

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It caused economic growth and prosperity in Russia.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT considered a long-term cause of World War I?

Accepted Answer

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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Colonization and imperialism

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The emergence of nationalism

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The alliance system

Question 21

What was the significant impact of trench warfare on the soldiers who fought in it?

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Extreme physical and psychological trauma

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Increased morale and decreased casualties

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Minimal physical injuries and illnesses

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Enhanced technological advancements

Question 22

Which country initiated hostilities that directly led to the beginning of World War I?

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Austria-Hungary

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Germany

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Russia

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France

Question 23

How did the United States' involvement in World War I influence the conflict?

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It provided substantial military support and resources to the Allied Powers.

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It shifted the balance of power in favor of the Central Powers.

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It had negligible impact on the outcome of the war.

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It led to the immediate surrender of Germany.

Question 24

The Schlieffen Plan was a military strategy employed by which country at the start of World War I?

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Germany

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France

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Russia

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Great Britain

Question 25

Who led the Allied forces on the Western Front during World War I?

Accepted Answer

Ferdinand Foch

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Douglas Haig

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Paul von Hindenburg

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Erich Ludendorff

Question 26

Which treaty formally ended World War I?

Accepted Answer

Treaty of Versailles

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Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

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Treaty of Trianon

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Treaty of Saint-Germain

Question 27

What was the codename for Germany's plan to swiftly defeat France in 1914?

Accepted Answer

The Schlieffen Plan

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The Marne Plan

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The Verdun Plan

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The Somme Plan

Question 28

Who was the American president for the majority of World War I?

Accepted Answer

Woodrow Wilson

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Theodore Roosevelt

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William Howard Taft

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Warren G. Harding

Question 29

Which event is widely considered the turning point of World War I?

Accepted Answer

The entry of the United States into the war

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The Battle of Stalingrad

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The Battle of Gettysburg

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The Russian Revolution

Question 30

What was the name of the treaty that formally ended World War I?

Accepted Answer

The Treaty of Versailles

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The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

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The Treaty of Paris

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The Treaty of Lausanne

Question 31

Which battle is considered a turning point in World War I, marking the end of Germany's Schlieffen Plan?

Accepted Answer

The Battle of the Marne

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The Battle of Verdun

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The Battle of the Somme

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The Battle of Passchendaele

Question 32

Which country was NOT a member of the Triple Entente alliance during World War I?

Accepted Answer

Germany

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France

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Russia

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Italy

Question 33

Which treaty officially ended World War I?

Accepted Answer

The Treaty of Versailles

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The Treaty of Trianon

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The Treaty of Saint-Germain

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The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

Question 34

Which of the following was a significant underlying cause of World War I?

Accepted Answer

Imperialism and nationalism

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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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The sinking of the Lusitania

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The Russian Revolution

Question 35

Which nation initiated hostilities in World War I?

Accepted Answer

Austria-Hungary

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France

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Germany

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Russia

Question 36

Which alliance emerged victorious in World War I?

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The Allies (Entente Powers)

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The United States

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The Central Powers

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Russia

Question 37

What was the role of the United States in World War I?

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Initially neutral, it joined the Allies in 1917.

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It fought on the side of the Central Powers.

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It declared war on both sides.

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It remained neutral throughout the war.

Question 38

What was the primary objective of the League of Nations?

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To prevent future wars and promote international cooperation.

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It was responsible for enforcing the Treaty of Versailles.

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It promoted economic cooperation between nations.

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It failed to prevent the outbreak of World War II.

Question 39

Which of the following is considered a long-term cause of World War I?

Accepted Answer

Imperialism and nationalism

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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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The sinking of the Lusitania

Question 40

Who was the German military leader who devised the Schlieffen Plan?

Accepted Answer

Alfred von Schlieffen

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Helmuth von Moltke the Younger

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Paul von Hindenburg

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Erich Ludendorff

Question 41

Which alliance systems played significant roles in drawing countries into World War I?

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Triple Alliance and Triple Entente

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Warsaw Pact and NATO

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League of Nations and United Nations

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Axis Powers and Allied Powers

Question 42

What was a primary significance of the Battle of Verdun?

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It was a prolonged and exceptionally bloody battle

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It marked the end of trench warfare

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It resulted in the German surrender

Question 43

Who was the President of the United States when the U.S. joined World War I?

Accepted Answer

Woodrow Wilson

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Theodore Roosevelt

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Herbert Hoover

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William Howard Taft

Question 44

Which of the following countries was NOT a member of the Central Powers in World War I?

Accepted Answer

United States

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Austria-Hungary

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Ottoman Empire

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Germany

Question 45

What was the primary reason for the United States' entry into World War I?

Accepted Answer

German submarine warfare

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Propaganda campaigns by the Allies

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The sinking of the Lusitania

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The violation of American neutrality

Question 46

What event is widely considered to have triggered World War I?

Accepted Answer

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary

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The formation of the Triple Alliance

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The sinking of the Lusitania

Question 47

What was the main goal of Germany's Schlieffen Plan at the start of World War I?

Accepted Answer

To quickly defeat France before Russia could mobilize its army.

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To establish a naval blockade of Great Britain.

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To seize control of the Suez Canal from Britain.

Question 48

Which of these technologies had the biggest impact on how World War I was fought?

Accepted Answer

Machine guns

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Zeppelins

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Submarines

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Tanks

Question 49

Which country's entry into World War I in 1917 greatly changed the power balance?

Accepted Answer

The United States

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Italy

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Ottoman Empire

Question 50

What best describes trench warfare in World War I?

Accepted Answer

Long periods of deadlock, heavy casualties, and unsanitary conditions

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Heavy reliance on air power and strategic bombing.

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Constant, fast-paced movement of troops and equipment.

Question 51

What was the main purpose of the Treaty of Versailles, signed after World War I?

Accepted Answer

To set the terms of peace and hold Germany responsible for the war.

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To divide colonial territories equally among the victorious nations.

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To create a lasting alliance between Germany and France.

Question 52

In which city was Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated, sparking World War I?

Accepted Answer

Sarajevo

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Berlin

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Paris

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Vienna

Question 53

How did the system of alliances contribute to the start of World War I?

Accepted Answer

It turned a regional conflict into a global war by forcing countries to defend their allies.

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It prevented the war from spreading by creating a balance of power in Europe.

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It had little influence on the start of the war, as most countries acted independently.

Question 54

What was a major result of World War I?

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The redrawing of the political maps of Europe and the Middle East.

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The decline of nationalism and the rise of global cooperation.

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The strengthening of monarchies and empires around the world.

Question 55

What was the main purpose of propaganda during World War I?

Accepted Answer

To sway public opinion and gain support for the war effort.

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To provide accurate and unbiased news coverage of the war.

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To help soldiers communicate with their families back home.