A New Kind of War

Question 1

What was the main use for airplanes in World War I?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Airplanes enabled soldiers to observe troop movements and locations.

Question 2

Why did governments sell war bonds?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to finance the war effort

Question 3

The stalemate in the western front began after Germany failed to quickly defeat

Revolt · Accepted Answer

France.

Question 4

During World War I, how did war-focused economies change the way industry operated?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Governments converted factories to produce military supplies.

Question 5

Which statement describes an effect of poisonous gases used in combat during World War I?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Poisonous gases blistered soldiers’ skin, eyes, and lungs.

Question 6

What effect did the use of trenches and new technologies during World War I have?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Warfare was far deadlier than in the past and resulted in enormous casualties.

Question 7

How did women’s roles in the workforce change during World War I?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Women replaced men as workers in factories.

Question 8

During World War I, why was propaganda important for the war efforts?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Propaganda helped rally support for government war efforts.

Question 9

What was the most significant use of German submarines during World War I?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

preventing the resupply of Allied Forces

Question 10

Which statement best describes Germany’s submarine campaign during World War I?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

German submarines made unrestricted attacks on ships.

A New Kind of War Answers