General Questions
Who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
A Serbian nationalist
True or False, United States was not a neutral nation.
False
The sinking of what created a negative view on Germany?
The sinking of the Lusitania.
When did Wilson suddenly tell Congress that we were going to war against Germany?
In April of 1917.
Who began invading neutral Belgium? Why?
Germany invaded neutral Belgium because it was the fastest route to Paris.
The U.S. government permitted J.P Morgan and bankers extended how much money to Britain and France?
$3 billion
Who were included in the antiwar activists?
Populists, Progressives, and Socialists
When did majority of Congress voted a declaration for war?
April 6, 1917
Why did trouble arise for the United States in "World War I (as in the war of 1812)"?
Trouble arose because "belligerent powers" tried to stop supplies from getting to the enemies.
Why and when did Wilson convince Congress to pass the National Defense Act?
He convinced Congress in June of 1916 because they needed to expand their military and their weapon supply.
How many Americans died from the Lusitania sinking?
Approximately 128 Americans.
True or False, Germany thought by cutting off supplies to the allies they could win before Americans could react.
True.
How long did Germany keep their word with the U.S?
They kept their word until March 1916.
What did the British government make sure the American press knew about?
They made sure the U.S knew that Germany soldiers were committing cruel acts in Belgium.
Why did Wilson make a speech in January of 1917?
He was trying to create peace and had a hope for "peace without victory".
What was Germany trying to communicate with Mexico about while using the Zimmermann Telegram?
Germany was trying to make an exchange with Mexico, if Mexico joined their side they would recover Mexico's previous lost land.
United States economy came close to....?
The Allied Powers, Great Britain and France.
What percent of U.S citizens were first and second generation Immigrants? Who were they?
30% were first and second generation immigrants and they were German and Irish Americans.
Why did Republicans want the U.S. enter a war against Germany?
Foreign policy realists believed that if Germany won that the balance of power would change and the U.S needed a British navy to protect status-quo.
When did Wilson ask Congress to notice there is a war between the U.S and Germany?
April 2, 1917