U.S. History – WWI Exam Review – 40+ Q&A – Causes, Battles, Leaders, Tactics, Treaty of Versailles – 2026

This concise and expertly verified U.S. History WWI review sheet is designed to help students ace their 2026 World War I exam. With 40+ clear and factual questions and answers, it outlines the political causes, technological changes, global alliances, major battles, and legal controversies of the war. Key topics covered include: Causes of WWI: Nationalism, Imperialism, Militarism, and Alliances Major Alliances: Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy) vs. Triple Entente (Britain, France, Russia) U.S. Involvement: Sinking of the Lusitania (1915), unrestricted submarine warfare, Zimmerman Note, and entry on April 6, 1917 Tactics and Technology: Trench warfare, convoy system, U-boats, and new forms of mechanized combat Key Leaders: Woodrow Wilson (U.S.), Nicholas II (Russia), Kaiser Wilhelm II (Germany), George V (England) Notable Events and Concepts: Schlieffen Plan and Germany’s two-front war strategy The AEF (American Expeditionary Force) and African American soldiers’ role in WWI Armistice signed on November 11, 1918; the Treaty of Versailles signed June 28, 1919 Wilson’s 14 Points and the creation of the League of Nations Legal impact of the Espionage and Sedition Acts and landmark case Schenck v. United States Cultural and public responses to war—including propaganda, draft reactions, and civil liberties Great for: Students in U.S. History, APUSH, or World History courses Review sessions on WWI political, military, and legal history Exam prep using Q&A or flashcard methods Keywords: WWI causes, militarism, nationalism, imperialism, alliances, trench warfare, Lusitania, Zimmerman Note, Woodrow Wilson, 14 Points, League of Nations, Treaty of Versailles, Schlieffen Plan, U-boats, AEF, Alvin York, Eddie Rickenbacker, propaganda, Espionage Act, Sedition Act, Schenck v. U.S., civil liberties, convoy system, Allied Powers, Central Powers, WWI timeline