section 1-5
Which Russian ally did Germany declare war in as well, in response to Russia declaring war on Austria?
France
What was the democrat's campaign slogan in the election of 1916?
"He kept us out of the war"
On what date did the majority of congress vote for a declaration of war?
April 6th.
What opened up many job options for Women?
Open job spots due to the drafting of many men into the military.
What was the purpose of the fourteen points?
They were guidelines or terms that Germany had to follow as a result of losing the war to the allied powers.
What did President Wilson do in response to Great Britain blocking the shipment of resources by seizing ships from Germany and even the US?
Protested their actions as a "violation of a neutral nation's right to freedom of the sees"
What did the National Defense Act do?
Increased the Army to a force of 175,000.
What about Russia being an ally bothered President Wilson?
The fact that Russia was governed by an autocratic emperor. He wanted the purpose of fighting in the war to be about the Triumph of democracy.
What did Mexicans do as a result of open job spaces in the United States?
Mexicans crossed the U.S. border for employment and jobs in mining and agriculture
Why was President Wilson's presence in Versailles important?
Wilson believed his presence was important to defend his 14 points.
What Naval weapon from Germany could challenge Great Britain's powerful Naval forces?
The submarine
What were the two sides of the War debate?
Some people believe the US should join the war to maintain the current balance of power. Others wanted to stay neutral since the U.S was in a prosperous state.
What was done to promote the war effort?
Through patriotic persuasion from the government and the creation of posters and films promoting the idea of chipping in during the war.
How did African Americans contribute to WW1?
Many African Americans(around 400,000) served in WW1 as segregated units.
What did Wilson need to ratify the treaty of Versailles?
Wilson needed the approval of two thirds of the senate.
What made U.S businesses prosperous in 1915?
The shipment of war supplies to Great Britain and France
What caused President Wilson to ask Congress for a declaration of war against Germany after being neutral for so long?
Germany had continued its Unrestricted submarine Warfare and began attempting to cut off the United States' supply shipments to its allies.
What were the Espionage sedition acts?
A law that prohibited people from speaking against the draft and even prohibited people from making any remarks at the U.S. government that were supposedly problematic.
What did Germany's Naval forces do to keep resources from making it to the allied powers?
Germany sunk many merchant ships containing resources for Great Britian.
what problems arose after WW1
It was hard for Americans to adjust to postwar uncertainties after the patriotic hype of the war.
How did Americans view Germany at the starting point of WW1 due to the sinking of the Lusitania and information in newspapers?
Americans viewed Germany as a cruel bully.
What did the Zimmerman note propose to Mexico?
It proposed that Mexico ally with Germany and in return Germany will help Mexico retrieve its lost territories. (current American territories)
What was the Selective Service Act?
An act that required all men between 21 and 30 to register for induction into the military.
What did the first U.S. troops to see action in WW1 do?
Fill in weak spots in France and Britian's military force.
What turned the public opinion against Unions? (trade and worker organizations)
The many strikes of 1919 and fear of revolution.