World War I Ends — Quiz Answers

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The Zimmerman Telegram suggested that Mexico ally itself with Germany against the United States. What did the telegram convince Congress to do?

A
declare war on Germany
B
invade Mexico
C
ask that the United States ally itself with Germany too
D
give back Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona to Mexico
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Which statement describes the strategy Germany followed after Russia withdrew from the war?

A
Germany ended submarine warfare in an effort to convince the United States to stay neutral.
B
Germany invaded Mexico as a means of distracting the United States from the fighting in Europe.
C
Germany resumed unrestricted submarine warfare to cut off supplies going to the Allies.
D
Germany appealed to the United States to become one of the Central powers.
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After its U-boats sank the Lusitania in 1915, what did Germany promise to do?

A
sink more passenger vessels
B
stop fighting on the western front
C
limit submarine warfare
D
sign the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
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Each country had its own goals in negotiating the Treaty of Versailles. What was the goal of the British prime minister, David Lloyd George?

A
He did not want to negotiate; he wanted to keep fighting.
B
He advocated a moderate approach and wanted Germany’s colonies.
C
He wanted to punish Germany for starting the war.
D
He shared much of Wilson’s vision of “peace without victory.”
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When reparations were forced on Germany in the Treaty of Versailles, this demonstrated that the Allies wanted to

A
punish Germany and keep it weak.
B
forgive Germany for having started the war.
C
ensure that Germany was politically stable.
D
treat Germany as an equal partner after the war.
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The League of Nations was created after the Paris Peace Conference, at which the Treaty of Versailles had been negotiated. What was one of the primary aims of the League of Nations?

A
to promote international cooperation
B
to eliminate national governments in favor of world government
C
to erase national borders
D
to guarantee equality for all
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How did Russia’s withdrawal affect the German war effort?

A
The withdrawal inspired Germany to start negotiating for peace.
B
The withdrawal enabled Germany to focus its efforts on the Ottoman Empire.
C
The withdrawal enabled Germany to focus its efforts on the Western Front.
D
The withdrawal allowed Germany to make great gains on the Western Front.
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In 1919, Germany signed the Treaty of Versailles. Did the treaty reflect Wilson’s vision of “peace without victory”? Why or why not?

A
No. Although the treaty included Wilson’s Fourteen Points, other provisions made them redundant.
B
Yes. Several of the Fourteen Points became part of the treaty.
C
Yes. Germany was able to negotiate a peace settlement without admitting defeat.
D
No. The other Allies wanted to punish Germany harshly for its actions.
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Which of these actions was a provision of the Treaty of Versailles?

A
Germany lost all of its overseas colonies and territories.
B
Germany’s newly manufactured weapons would go to pay reparations.
C
Germany’s military was completely disbanded.
D
Germany was to be governed by the Allies.

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