Topic 1-5
What three countries were associated with the central powers?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the ottoman Empires of Turkey.
What did the influential Republicans from the East argue for?
they argued for U.S entry into the war against Germany.
Why Did Wilson have a problem that Russia was one of the Allies?
He had a problem because he wanted the war to be fought for a worthy purpose.
About how many African Americans served in World War 1 in segregated units?
About 400,000
What was the main focus of the Fourteen Points?
The main focus was to address the causes of World War 1 and prevent another world war.
Who was the first to declare a naval blockage against Germany?
Great Britain
What act did President Wilson finally get Congress to pass?
Congress finally passed the National Defense Act in June 1916.
What did President Wilsons speech declare?
"The world must be safe for democracy"
For the first time what did the war allow women to do?
As men were being drafted into the war many jobs were left open and women were able to take their place as 1,000s of them entered the workforce for the first time.
Why was President Wilson so adamant about going to Versailles?
Because he felt that, that was the only way for him to defend his Fourteen Points.
What was Germany's one hope for challenging British power at sea?
The Submarine
What was "the peace sentiment in the country", as well as Wilson campaign slogan in 1916?
"He Kept Us Out of War"
What did the American Protective League do?
The American Protective League mounted "Hate the Hun" campaigns and used vigilante actions to attack all things German, some examples likes the performing of Beethoven's music to the cooking of sauerkraut.
What did the war allow Mexicans and African Americas to do?
The war allowed many Mexicans to cross the border to work in agriculture and mining. African Americans also took advantage of job opportunities opened up by the war and migrated north.
What is a sovereign nation?
A sovereign nation is a nation that has one centralized government that has the power to govern a specific geographic area.
What was stopping U.S manufacturers from shipping supplies and trading to Germany?
The British blockage did, which effectivity prevented such trade.
Why did President Wilson decide that U.S participation in the war was unavoidable?
Wilson hoped for arranging a permanent peace in Europe.
What was the Espionage Act?
The Espionage Act was an act that provided for imprisonment up to 20 years for person who either tried to incite rebellion in the armed forces or obstruct the operation of the draft.
What types of weapons were used in the war?
Heavy artillery, machine guns, poison gas, tanks, and airplanes.
How did the returning of soldiers affect minorities in the workforce?
Many of the returning soldiers took employment from Women and African Americans who, for a short time, had thrived on war work.
How did the immigrants from countries at war feel?
They were enlighten to hear that they weren't obligated to fight and supported the decision to stay neutral.
Arthur Zimmerman proposed that Mexico ally itself with Germany and would receive what?
Mexico would receive help from Germany to recover lost territories such as Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.
What did the government require if you were in between the ages of 21-30 because of the Selective Service Act?
You were required to register for possible induction into the Military.
Who commanded the American Expeditionary Force (AEF)?
General John J. Pershing
During the war where did the largest race riot take place?
East St. Louis, Illinois, in 1917.