U.S. Entry into WWI & the Home Front
How did World War I create new opportunities for women?
Women gained opportunities in factories, offices, nursing, and other work supporting the war. Their contributions also strengthened arguments for women’s suffrage.
What was the significance of November 11, 1918?
An armistice with Germany stopped fighting on the Western Front on November 11, 1918.
Identify TWO punishments or restrictions placed on Germany by the treaty.
reparations, limits on Germany’s military, loss of European territory, loss of overseas colonies, or demilitarization of the Rhineland.
What were President Wilson's Fourteen Points intended to accomplish?
To establish principles for a lasting peace and reduce the likelihood of future wars through diplomacy, arms reductions, and international cooperation.
What was the purpose of the League of Nations?
To encourage international cooperation, settle disputes peacefully, and prevent war through collective security.
How did the Espionage and Sedition Acts affect civil liberties?
The Espionage and Sedition Acts restricted certain antiwar speech and activities and were used to prosecute critics of the war, raising concerns about freedom of speech.
What was the Treaty of Versailles?
The 1919 peace treaty between Germany and the Allied powers, establishing peace terms after WWI.
What muckracker brought attention to: Poverty and tenement housing
Jacob Riis
What year did the US enter WWI?
1917
Allied Powers