WW1 On the Homefront
Who moved to Chicago, Detroit, and New York?
African Americans
Who lead the Rough Riders?
Teddy Roosevelt
Who did US buy Alaska from?
Russia
Who was killed leading to WW1?
Franz Ferdinand
Who created the 14 Point Plan?
Woodrow Wilson
What was the effect to all Americans because of the war?
Freedom of speech was restricted
What caused the Spanish American War to start?
The Maine Exploded
What crops were Americans in Hawaii focused on?
Pineapple and sugar
What Country's where in the Triple Entente?
England, France, and Russia
What was the result of the Treaty of Versailles?
It ended World War 1
Describe how women were important during?
They worked many jobs and filled manufacturing and agricultural positions on the home front.
Describe the DeLome letter?
A Spanish letter that was leaked in a newspaper calling president McKinley weak causing many to be upset.
How did the US make Alaska worth buying?
They found oil and gold later after buying Alaska making it worth it.
Describe what happened to the Lusitania?
The Lusitania was a British passenger ship that was sunk by a unrestricted German submarine killing 128 Americans died.
Describe the objective of the 14 Point Plan?
World Peace by regarding nations conduct of foreign policy, including freedom of the seas and free trade and the concept of national self-determination.
Why were Women and African Americans similar at this time?
They both worked many jobs with low pay and little rights.
What is the difference between the two amendments that were made after the Spanish American war?
The Teller Amendment made the promise that the United States would not attempt to annex or control Cuba after the Spanish-American War. The Platt Amendment's gave the United States control over Cuban domestic.
Why did US propose a policy to China and what was the policy?
It was the Open-Door policy and it was giving all nations equal trading rights in China.
Why did the US not want to join WW1?
Americans were deeply divided about the European war, and involvement in the conflict would certainly disrupt Progressive reforms.
What similarities did the 14 Point Plan and the Treaty of Versailles have?
Both focused to redraw Europe's map, establish new independent nations through the principle of self-determination, and both sought to reshape international relations post World War I.
What is the impact on German immigrants and why were they impacted?
They were impacted because of the war and were jailed for speaking German, treated poorly and lost their jobs.
What was the impact caused by yellow journalism?
The yellow journalism contributed to creating public support for the Spanish-American War and President William McKinley's decision to enter a war with Spain.
What was the impact of the Panama canal for the US?
The canal shortens the distance between ports on the east and west coast making more efficient trade and transportation.
What was the impact of the secret message sent by Arthur Zimmermann that was intercepted?
The note revealed a plan to renew unrestricted submarine warfare and to make an alliance with Mexico and Japan if the United States declared war on Germany. Its publication caused outrage and contributed to the U.S. entry into World War I.
What impact did the Treaty of Versailles have on Germany?
It required that Germany pay financial reparations, disarm, lose territory, and give up all of its overseas colonies. It also called for the creation of the League of Nations.