Europe
Who were Europe's five main powers before World War One?
Russia, Great Britain, France, Germany, and Austria-Hungary.
Name three of five things associated with Bosnia-Herzegovina. Hint: Where it's located, how did it become an independent nation, who annexed (claimed) it, how did the people take the annexation of their nation, who did they want to be a part of instead.
A province located on the Balkan Peninsula, they gained their independence from Turkey, they were annexed by Austria-Hungary, Slavic nationalists violently revolt, wanted to be part of Serbia.
In the beginning, provide reasons why the U.S. remain neutral in World War One?
Population made up mainly of European ancestry, population viewed World War One as a European conflict.
Name two of the three things the Committee on Public Information did to support the war?
Organized rallies and parades, published posters and pamphlets, and gave short, patriotic speeches in public places.
Who were drafted for the first time in World War One?
African Americans.
What is nationalism?
Strong sense of pride and loyalty to one's nation and culture.
Who was the heir (next person to be in charge) to the throne of Austria-Hungary?
Archduke Francis Ferdinand
How did banks help in the war effort before the U.S. entered the war?
Invested in European war bonds ($2 billion), majority with Allied nations.
Name three things that occurred under the Espionage Act of 1917 and the Sedition Act of 1918?
Restricted free speech, allowed the government to arrest opponents of the war, and prohibited/seized antiwar mail.
Which four nations made up the Central Powers?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria.
What is militarism?
Aggressively strengthening of a nations' armed forces.
Where did Archduke Francis Ferdinand visit before the spark that would start World War One?
The Bosnian capital of Sarajevo.
Which two incidents were the main reasons why the U.S. finally entered World War One?
The sinking of the Lusitania and the Zimmerman Note
What is the Seletive Service Act of 1917?
Required men between the ages of 21 and 30 to register for the draft.
What is trench warfare?
Defending a position by fighting from deep ditches.
What is imperialism?
Competition between European powers for control of overseas territories.
What happened to Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife Sophie, as they rode through the capital city of Sarajevo?
Both were shot and killed by an assassin.
What was the Zimmerman Note?
A secret telegram between German foreign minister Arthur Zimmerman and Mexico, which proposed an alliance between Mexico and Germany, which in return Germany would help Mexico get back the territory they lost in the Southwest part of the United States.
Name two ways that liberty bonds raised money for the war.
Provided millions of dollars in loans to the Allies, and taxes were raised on citizens.
Which four nations made up the Allied Powers, pre-U.S. entry into the war?
Great Britain, France, Russia, and Italy.
Out of Germany, France, Russia, Austria-Hungary, and Great Britain, which three nations were aligned with each other, and which other two were aligned with each other?
France, Great Britian, and Russia were aligned with each other. Germany and Austria-Hungary were aligned with each other.
Who was the assassin that killed Archduke Ferdinand and his wife Sophie? (This is the main spark that started World War One)
Gavrilo Princip
What did President Woodrow Wilson ask Congress to do against Germany?
Declare war.
What was the War Industry Board?
They oversaw the distribution, and production of steel, copper, cement, and rubber.
What three restrictions were placed on African Americans who served in World War One?
Served in segregated units, commanded by white Officers, and never commanded white troops.