Russian and American Involvement in the War — Quiz

Question 1

The passage is from President Woodrow Wilson’s Declaration of Neutrality in 1914. Every man who really loves America will act and speak in the true spirit of neutrality, which is the spirit of impartiality and fairness and friendliness to all concerned. . . . The United States must be neutral in fact, as well as in name, during these days that are to try men's souls. How did this speech affect US involvement in World War I?

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It caused the US to remain isolated and neutral.

Question 2

The 1918 Treaty of Brest-Litovsk altered the course of World War I by

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ending Russia’s involvement in the conflict.

Question 3

Which best explains how the Russian Revolution altered the balance of power during World War I?

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Russia’s new government exited the war, making it easier for the Central Powers to focus on the other Allied countries.

Question 4

Which best explains the connection between ethnic diversity in the United States and support for neutrality during World War I?

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People in the United States came from many European countries and going to war could affect their homelands.

Question 5

The map depicts World War I in Europe. Expand Image Russia’s withdrawal from the war allowed Germany to focus

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its resources on a one-front war in the west.

Question 6

Which three factors explain why the US wanted to remain neutral in World War I?

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ethnic diversity, trade, and pacifism

Question 7

Which best explains why many Americans supported pacifism during World War I?

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They feared war would lead to a draft and cost lives.

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