A law passed by Congress in 1917 to create a national draft for the military.
100
Trench Warfare
A form of warfare in which armies conduct attacks on each other from opposition positions in fortified trenches. Much different from the traditional style of standing in a line and exchanging bullets.
100
369th Regiment
They were the exception to the American policy of American troops not fighting along side the Allied forces. The all-black regiment were known as "hell fighters" to the Germans and were awarded the highest military honors from the French.
100
What is a combatant?
A person engaged in fighting during a war.
100
Machine Gun- Explain how the machine gun has evolved from WWI to today.
WWI: Heavy, mostly stationary, trench warfare
Today: Almost all troops carry a machine gun, lightweight
200
Infantry
Soldiers who fight on foot.
200
Submarine
Allowed forces to operate in the ocean with stealth.
200
New Military Technologies
Revolutionized how war was fought and increased the number of causalities of both sides by great numbers.
200
What was a zeppelin?
A high-flying, gas-filled airship used for scouting or bombing raids
200
Airplanes- Explain how the airplane has evolved from WWI to today.
WWI: Airplanes were still a new technology, used for recon, dog fighting.
Today: Satellites, drones, speed of sound jets, commercial jets
300
American Expeditionary Force (AEF or "Doughboys")
The first U.S. military force to be deployed to France in June 1917.
300
Chemical Weapons
A weapon that utilize toxic agents such as poison gas to kill or harm many people.
300
Convoy System
The Convoy System resulted in a great reduction in of effectiveness of U-boat attacks.
300
Why did General Pershing want the American forces to fight separate from the Allied forces?
1. If America did well, they would have more of a say in the peace making process.
2. More aggressive military strategies than the Allied forces.
3. Didn't support the defensive war from the trenches.
300
Artillery- Explain how artillery has evolved from WWI to today.
WWI: Used to fire extremely large shells and poison gas
Today: Nuclear missiles, Patriot (defensive missiles), RPGs, laser guided missiles...
400
369th Regiment (Known by the Germans as "Hell Fighters")
African-American regiment of the U.S. Army during WWI
400
Airplane
Used for recon and opened the world up to a brand new battlefield of the skies.
400
Russian Revolution of 1917
Russia reached a deal with the Central Powers and withdrew from the fighting on the Eastern Front. Germany could then focus their power on the Western Front.
400
Explain the song "Over There" and its meaning.
Pro-war propaganda.
400
Tank- Explain how the tank has evolved from WWI to today.
WWI: Helped to end stalemate in the trenches. Tanks could drive up steep embankments and ditches to enemy trenches.
Today: Night-vision tanks, unmanned tanks, better armor...
500
Meuse-Argonne Offensive
The final Allied offensive that brought about the end of WWI.
(The AEF's goal was to break through the German line to reach the Sedan railroad in northern France. This rail line was the German army's main line of supply and communication with Germany.)
500
Battleships
Heavily armed ships changed how naval warfare was fought. Led to armored submarines.
500
Meuse-Argonne Offensive
This 6 week offensive was the final push by the Allies to force Germany to surrender.
500
Explain the song "On Patrol in No Man's Land"
Catchy tune that warns of the harsh realities of WWI.
500
Chemical Weapons- Explain how chemical weapons have evolved from WWI to today.