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AP United States History
Unit 7: Period 7: 1890–1945
7.3 World War I
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What policy led to an arms race between European powers before World War I?
Militarism
Which countries were members of the Triple Entente?
United Kingdom, France, Russia
What was the significance of the First Battle of the Marne?
Prevented German victory
During World War I, the economy in the home front saw a boost in manufacturing jobs, war bonds, and
rationing
The alliance system in Europe before World War I divided the continent into two opposing sides: the Triple Entente and the
Triple Alliance
.
True
Arrange the four key causes of World War I in order of their relevance to international tensions.
1️⃣ Militarism
2️⃣ Alliances
3️⃣ Imperialism
4️⃣ Nationalism
The First Battle of the Marne in 1914 halted the German advance towards
Paris
During World War I, propaganda was used to promote
patriotism
The system of alliances in Europe before WWI divided the continent into two opposing sides: the Triple Entente and the Triple
Alliance
Nationalism contributed to tensions between nations by fueling the belief in one's
national
superiority.
True
Which countries were members of the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
Which battle is considered one of the bloodiest in history due to heavy casualties?
Battle of the Somme
What was the purpose of propaganda during World War I?
Promote patriotism
Imperialism is the policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military
force
The Triple Alliance included the United Kingdom, France, and Russia.
False
What was the significance of the Battle of Verdun in 1916?
Symbol of heavy casualties
What treaty officially ended World War I in 1919?
Treaty of Versailles
Which policy involved extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force?
Imperialism
Key events and battles of World War I in chronological order
1️⃣ First Battle of the Marne (1914)
2️⃣ Battle of Verdun (1916)
3️⃣ Battle of the Somme (1916)
4️⃣ Entry of the United States (1917)
5️⃣ Second Battle of the Marne (1918)
The entry of the United States into World War I in 1917 shifted the balance of power in favor of the Allies.
True
Militarism refers to the policy of building up strong military forces for aggressive
purposes
What is nationalism?
Belief in national superiority
Which countries were members of the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
The entry of the United States into World War I in
1917
shifted the balance of power in favor of the Allies.
True
Germany was required to pay substantial war reparations to the Allied powers under the
Treaty of Versailles
.
True