World War 1 MAIN causes
What dose the "I" stand for in MAIN?
Imperialism
What were some other contributions that helped start the war?
The rapid spread of militarism through out the country
Which treaty wanted peace
Woodrow Wilson's 14 points
Who were treated badly and treated like less then people and were not allowed to speak their native language?
German immigrants.
Who moved up North?
African Americans did for better job opportunities with higher pay
What lead U.S into war before WW1?
We wanted land, resources, power and respect.
What was one thing that helped the war start.
The Alliances between some European nations like German and Austria-Hungary
How come people didn't side with Woodrow Wilson and his 14 points?
Most people wanted Germany to pay back the damage and thought they should be punished.
What would the outcome be if someone spoke out against their country?
They would been shipped off to the middle of nowhere in a box and forced to be tortured.
What were the main jobs for women during the War
Women were working in places like factories, Shipyards, Armed forces, As farmers, Delivered mail, Ran elevators, Wrote tickets and most still didn't get as much pay as the men did.
Why was the Lusitania important?
It changed peoples views and was one of the leading factors that lead us into war.
What were 3 of the main reasons America joined WW1 Z______N____ , U______ S_____ W_____, R____ C______
Zimmerman Note, Unrestricted Sub Warfare, Russia Communist
What was Woodrow's most important point?
That the people get to choose there own government.
What civil liberty was Stripped from all Americans during WW1?
No American was allowed to speak out or speak bad against their country.
What is Victory garden?
Gardens made to help feed the soldiers rations
What was the original start of WW1? How did it happen?
WW1 started from the assassination of the archduke which is what triggered Austria-Hungary to declare war against Serbia.
What countries/groups were involved in WW1
Central powers.
Allied powers.
Who came up with The Treaty of Versailles?
U.S. Pres. Woodrow Wilson, French Premier Georges Clemenceau, and British Prime Minister David Lloyd George.
What act prevented Americans from speaking out about their country?
The Espionage act
What is a liberty bond?
Donations that helped fund the war.
Who won the war?
The Allies
What was the Significance of WW1?
Created new nations, helped reshape politics around the world
What were some of the main provisions of the treaty of Versailles?
Made Germany Take blame for the war and give back any land that the took and reduced military size and had to pay for damages.
What was the Selective Service act?
Made so that men of age 18-25 years old.
Who got a stronger voice and got more rights and more respect after the war?
Women