A ration is when you must limit yourself to certain items/goods.
Example - Americans had to ration their meat portions.
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What is the definition of "trench warfare?" What was it's main purpose?
A trench warfare were ditches so that soldiers could fire their weapons. Soldiers used the trenches to travel across lands, and for protection purposes.
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Name 3 supplies that soldiers needed from hard working Americans during WWI.
Soldiers needed food, clothing, and weapons.
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How did the United States enter the Spanish-American War?
The Spanish sank the U.S. ship Maine.
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What was the Treaty of Versailles?
This was a treaty that ended WWI.
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What is isolationism?
Isolationism is when you separate yourself from others.
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Who were the two main alliances during WWI?
Central Powers and Allies..
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Describe the role of women during WWI.
Women's responsibilities included:
repairing cars
becoming nurses
delivering mail
directing traffic
made weapons
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What did Theodore Roosevelt do during the Spanish-American War?
Roosevelt organized a group called the "Rough Riders". This group, along with the Buffalo soldiers defeated the Spanish at San Juan Hill in Cuba.
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Why was the League of Nations established?
The League of Nations was established to maintain peace between nations. This was also an agreement between nations to protect one another.
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What is yellow journalism?
Yellow journalism is when you exaggerate the truth in order to attract readers.
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How did the United States enter WWI? What side did we take?
The United States entered the war because the Germans sank the British ship Lusitania.
U.S took the side of the Allies
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How were women rewarded for their efforts during the war?
Congress passed the 19th Amendment, which allowed women to vote.
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What is imperialism?
Imperialism is when nations add colonies to their nation.
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Who were the Rough Riders?
This was a volunteer group that helped defeat the Spanish in Cuba. (Organized by Theodore Roosevelt)
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What is an armistice?
Armistice is an agreement between nations to stop fighting. In other words, it's a peace treaty.
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Name 3 new weapons that came to aid the soldiers in WWI.
Weapons that were used during WWI were:
tanks
hand grenades
bombs
machine guns
poisonous gas
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Describe the role of African Americans during the War.
African Americans were taking new jobs in the North by working in factories.
(Remember, the North had LOTS of factories!)
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Which two states were added to the United States prior to the Spanish-American War?
Alaska -49th state
Hawaii - 50th state
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What are some of Alaska's resources?
Alaska's resources are gold, forests, minerals, and fish.
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What is an isthmus? What the the most famous isthmus that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans?
An isthmus is a narrow piece of land that links 2 larger pieces of land.
The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
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Who was Alvin C. York?
Mr. York was a famous WWI hero. He captured 132 Germans when his squad was attacked.
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Give an example of propaganda.
Propaganda is used when you need to "shape" or influence one's way of thinking.
Example - Americans made posters to influence war involvement.
Americans were also urged to eat less, so that soldiers could eat too.
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What did the United States win from Spain after the Spanish-American War?
The United States won Puerto Rico, the Philippine Islands, and Guam.
Cuba became independent.