A New Kind of Warfare — Unit test Answers

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Advances in communications technology affected World War I by allowing for

trenches to be dug more quickly.

faster changes and planning in battle.

troops to travel with greater speed.

supplies to reach troops more efficiently.

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Which sentence best describes the influence of alliances on the start of World War I?

Alliances delayed the beginning of World War I because nations were afraid to attack one another.

Alliances forced member nations to settle their differences through talks rather than through armed attacks.

Alliances prevented many European countries from joining the war because they had signed a pledge not to.

Alliances between nearly all European nations meant that when two went to war, all became involved.

During World War I, the main goal of the US government agency that created war posters was

to increase public support for the war.

to convince the soldiers in Europe to fight.

to help get President Wilson reelected.

to take people’s minds off the war.

Which of the following best describes the controversy in the United States over the 1868 purchase of Alaska?

Supporters hoped to connect Alaska to the “Lower 48” by annexing Canada, a plan detractors considered imperialistic.

Supporters saw Alaska as a foothold into Europe, while detractors were concerned that attacking Europe would prove too costly.

Supporters believed Alaska would provide valuable natural resources, while detractors felt it was too cold and too far away.

Supporters felt that control of Alaska was key to expanding US trade, while detractors believed that Alaska was too far north to influence trade.

Why were some Serbians and Bosnians angry with Austria-Hungary in 1914?

Austria-Hungary had taken over Bosnia and dominated Serbia.

Austria-Hungary refused to trade with either country.

Austria-Hungary would not allow religious freedom in either country.

Austria-Hungary wanted to build a railroad through the center of both countries.

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