Transcript World War I Extended Response Questions

Chapter 14
World War I
Extended Response Questions
Questions 1
The following appeared in the German newspaper Vossioche Zeitung
on May 18, 1915, after the sinking of the British passenger ship,
the Lusitania, by a German u-boat.
The responsibility for the death of so many American citizens,
which is deeply regretted by everyone in Germany, in a large
measure, falls upon the American government. It could not
admit that Americans were being used as shields for English
contraband (smuggled goods). In this regard America had
permitted herself to be misused in a disgraceful manner by
England. And now, instead of calling England to account, she
sends a note to the German government.
Chose one phase from the passage above and explain how it exhibits
the bias of the writer.
Question 2
Describe two events that led to the entry of
the United States in World War I.
Question 3
Historians have referred to the treaty of
Versailles as the “peace built on
quicksand”. Cite two specific examples
from the Treaty of Versailles and directly
connect them to the statement.
Question 4
The United States strongly opposed joining
the League of Nations due to the military,
economic and sovereignty concerns.
Explain two reasons why a nation would
be reluctant to join an international
organization.