WW1
America as a World Power
Progressivism Review
Weapons of WW1
100

World War 1 started because he was assassinated

Archduke Franz Ferdinand

100

This U.S. ship explodes in Cuban harbor, U.S. blame Spanish and start a war. 

USS Maine

100

outlawed monopolies and any organization (trusts) that restricted trade or competition

Sherman Anti-Trust Act

100

This fully automatic weapon could unleash a high volume of rounds for a long time. It was able to repel numerous "over the top" charges resulting in high casualties. 

What is the machine gun? 

200

These were the three countries in the Triple Entente (allied powers)

Russia, France, and the United Kingdom

200

The United States built this canal through Central America for military and shipping

Panama Canal

200

Teddy Roosevelt offered America this type of 'deal'. His fifth cousin, Franklin D. Roosevelt would offer America a 'new deal'. 

What is a Square Deal?

200

These machines were mostly used for scouting, however, toward the end of the war they engaged in "Dogfights".

What are airplanes? 

300

The U.S. Formally Entered World War 1 in what year? 

1917

300

He wrote “The Influence of Sea Power upon History”? and was an advocate for the Panama Canal. 

Alfred Mahan

300

Queen Liliuokalani was overthrown by Americans  who wanted to be annexed by U.S. This territory later became a state. Sandford B. Dole served as its first and only president. 

What is Hawaii? 

300

This type of warfare takes its name from the earthworks (a type of fortification made from dirt) where soldiers took cover. It was very common in WW1. 

What is trench warfare? 

400

The main American fighting force in World War 1 was called this. 

The American Expeditionary Force 

400

The idea that America should stay isolated from the problems of europe during World War 1 is called

Isolationism

400

Teddy Roosevelt leads a volunteer cavalry in battle at San Juan Hill. They were called this

Rough Riders

400

WW1 was the first time these armored vehicles were used in combat. They had limited success. 

What are tanks? 

500

These were the two main reasons the United States entered World War 1. 

What are 1. German sinking of US Ships and 2. German telegram to Mexico? 

500

These were the 4 territories freed from Spanish rule after the Spanish American War. 

What are Cuba, The Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico? 

500

When Teddy Roosevelt lost the republican nomination in 1912, he started his own progressive party, taking on this animal mascot. 

What is a bull moose

500

This was the area between the two trenches. 

What is No man's land? 

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