Dates
What year was the “Triple Alliance” formed?
When is, 1882
Heir to the throne of the Austrian-Hungarian empire?
Who is, Archduke Francis (Franz) Ferdinand
A treaty that was signed June 28, 1919 that drastically changed the map of Europe and had far reaching consequences
What is, Treaty of Versailles
British passenger ship that got sunk by the Germans
What is, Lusitania
What was another name for the American soldiers?
Who is, “doughboy”
What year was the “Triple Entente” formed?
When is, 1907
Ruled Mexico with an Iron fist from 1876 to 1911
Who is, Porfirio Diaz
The Germans, after losing the war, were forced to sign this treaty
What is, “War-guilt” clause
German telegram offer sent to Mexico to help reconquer Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona
What is, Zimmerman telegram
Who became the president of the “Food Administration” and gained international attention for methods of saving and producing food?
Who is, Herbert Hoover
What year was the “Selective Service Act” passed and put into effect?
When is, 1917
Was sent into Mexico with 11,000 troops to capture the bandit, Pancho Villa?
Who is, John J. Pershing (“Black Jack”)
What was established because of an inadequate food supply for the troops?
What is, Food Administration
The largest and costliest efforts from the Americans troops that began on September 26
What is, Argonne offense
What major event occurred on April 6, 1917?
What is, America entered The Great War
On what day, month and year did an armistice take effect bringing The Great War to an end?
When is, November 11, 1918
Who is the ruthless Mexican General that murdered Mexican President Madero?
Who is, Victoriano Huerta
What pledge restated that Germany’s promise to follow international law?
What is, “Sussex pledge”
This proposed freedom of seas, an end to secret treaties, free trade, and reduction of every nations military
What is, Fourteen Points or self-determination
The Supreme Court ruled in 1919 a landmark decision that Congress could limit free speech, particularly during wartime
What is, Schenk v. United States
On what day, month and year did the U.S. troops, known as the “American Expeditionary Force” march through the streets of Paris?
When is, July 4, 1917
Massachusetts senate majority leader, opponent against the Treaty of Versailles
Who is, Henry Cabot Lodge
What acts made it a criminal offense to criticize the war efforts in any way?
What is, Espionage and Sedition Acts
Germans failed to break the British line, then opened an attack on the French line to the South on May 27 but American troops drove the Germans to a halt
What is, drive at Chateau-Thierry and Belleau Wood
The Paris Peace Conference, held from January to June 1919, was dominated by the “Big Four”, who are the “Big Four”?
Who is, President Wilson, France’s Premier Georges Clemenceau, Italy’s Premier Vittorio Orlando, and Britain's Prime Minister David Lloyd George