The War Begins
New Technology
Life at Home
The War Ends
The Roaring Twenties
100
Who was Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the Archduke of Austria-Hungary who was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist.
100
This new technology was an armored vehicle that protected people riding inside it and also often had a weapon built in.
Tank
100
While men were away at war, who took over jobs that men once did in the workforce?
Women and African Americans.
100
Who won the battle in Meuse-Argonne (France)?
The Allied Powers
100
This famous person was a jazz musician.
Louis Armstrong
200
What was the Lusitania?
A British ship that was torpedoed by a German submarine. Many American citizens were killed, and this upset the American people.
200
This new technology allowed people to quickly travel long distances through the air.
Airplane
200
A cartoon man pointed out of posters and encouraged young men to join the army and fight for their country. What was this man's name?
Uncle Sam
200
Why was the Treaty of Versailles important?
It officially ended the war
200
This famous person was the first pilot to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean.
Charles Lindbergh.
300
The United States intercepted a telegram from Germany to another country. In the telegram, Germany told the other country that they would help them gain land back from the United States if they joined Germany's side in the war. What country was it?
Mexico
300
This new technology was used as a weapon. If soldiers inhaled it, it burned their eyes and lungs.
Poison Gas
300
Why were people encouraged to eat less during the war?
People were encouraged to eat less during World War I because there was a food shortage.
300
The Treaty of Versailles helped establish (create) the League of Nations. What did the League of Nations do?
The League of Nations was a team of countries. The goal of the team was to help prevent another world war.
300
This famous person set a record by hitting 60 home runs in one season. He was a famous baseball player.
Babe Ruth
400
Germany sent out a message that they would sink any ships that were _____________________________. When several U.S. ships were sunk, the United States eventually decided to join the war.
Germany sent out a message saying that they would sink any ships that were carrying supplies for the allied powers. When several U.S. ships were sunk, the United States eventually decided to join the war.
400
This new technology allowed people to travel under water. It could be used to torpedo enemy ships.
Submarine
400
People planted gardens to grow fruits and vegetables during the food shortage. What did they call these gardens?
"War gardens"
400
Why was it considered a "turning point" when the United States entered the war?
The Allied Powers were not doing well before the United States joined. The United States brought more men and supplies and made the Allied Powers stronger. The United States helped the Allied Powers win the war.
400
This person was a famous African American poet.
Langston Hughes
500
Which country is often seen as the major aggressor during the beginning of World War I?
Germany
500
This new technology allowed soldiers to fire at enemies more quickly.
Machine Gun
500
What caused the food shortage during the war?
The food shortage was caused by two major things: 1. Men who worked on farms were away at war. 2. Food was sent to Europe for Allied troops to eat.
500
The Treaty of Versailles set up the League of Nations. What other two major things did the treaty say? Why did many U.S. leaders disagree with the treaty?
Germany had to pay a lot of money and was not allowed to rebuild its army. Many U.S. leaders disagreed with the conditions of the treaty, because they did not think that Germany should be punished for the war.
500
What was the Harlem Renaissance?
A time in Harlem (New York) when many African Americans had great artistic achievements.
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