TOPICS 1-5
What were the three countries that were apart of the Allied Powers?
Great Britain, France, and Russia
What did influential Republicans from the East argue for after the Lusitania crisis?
they argued for U.S. entry into the war against Germany
Why did Russian revolutionaries overthrow the czar's government?
because President Wilson didn't like that Russia was governed by an autocratic czar
How many African Americans served in WW1 in segregated units?
almost 400,000
Which one of the 14 points did President Wilson value the most?
Who was the first to declare a naval blockade against Germany?
Great Britain
What was the reason that President Wilson urged congress to invoke militarism in late 1915?
because he wanted the U.S. to be prepared in case war was declared against the U.S.
What year did the U.S. mobilize for war?
1917
What convinced Wilson and Congress to support the 19th amendment?
women's contributions to the war effort
What international peace-keeping organization would signers of the Treaty of Versailles join?
The League of Nations
What new naval machine was Germany's one hope to beating the British blockade?
the submarine
What was " the peace sentiment in the country.", as well as Wilson's campaign slogan in 1916?
"He Kept Us Out of War"
What 2 techniques did the U.S. use to ensure public support for the war effort?
patriotic persuasion and legal intimidation
What caused Mexican's to cross the border for job opportunities?
the revolution in Mexico
What did Wilson choose when given the choice to either accept Lodge's reservations or to fight for the treaty as it stood?
he chose to fight
Why did the U.S. send 3 billion in credit to Britain and France?
to help the U.S. prosper and to help the Allied Powers throughout the war
Why did Wilson believe that the United States participation in the war was unavoidable?
because he had hopes for permanent peace in Europe
How many people were prosecuted under the Espionage and Sedition Acts/Laws?
about 2,000
What was the amount of Britain shipping lost in April 1917?
900,000
What was "The Red Scare" described as?
an anti-communist hysteria
What was the opinion of Immigrants who Immigrated from the countries at war?
they were glad to not be obligated to fight and supported the decision to stay neutral
What was the offer Germany made to Mexico?
Germany made a proposition that Mexico ally itself with Germany, and in return Germany would help Mexico recover its lost territories
What did the government require if you were in between the ages 21-30 because of the Selective Service Act?
you were required to register for possible induction into the Military
Who was the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) commanded by?
General John J Pershing
Where was the first major strike of 1919?
in Seattle, 1919