Causes
One of the 4 main causes of the war, this principle centers around pride in one's own country.
What is Nationalism?
Balloons were not used as weapons in WW1 but mostly for this reason.
What is observation/reconnaissance?
This battle saw over 100,000 casualties on the first day and is considered one of the bloodiest battles of all time.
What is the Battle of the Somme?
This legislation made military service compulsory if you were eligible and drawn from a lottery/draft.
What is the Selective Service Act of 1917?
The use of this weapon was used to harm entrenched troops without requiring a precise hit.
What is toxic gas?
One of the 4 main causes of the war, this term deals with a nation wanting to expand its borders and influence.
What is Imperialism?
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This battle is considered the only major contest between surface fleets in WW1.
What is the Battle of Jutland?
Seeking government materials or information that could aid the enemy could get you jailed/punished under this legislation.
What is the Espionage Act of 1917?
This group was formed by the US government to regulate speech and curb criticism of the US government and the war.
What is the Commission on Public Information?
This telegram was the final straw that propelled the US into war with Germany.
What is the Zimmerman telegram (note)?
The use of this weapon became necessary to combat the British fleet and blockade.
What is a u-boat/submarine?
This battle saw more aerial components that any other battle in WW1.
What is the 3rd Battle of Ypres?
Speaking out against the war or being critical of the US government would place you at risk of penalty under this legislation.
What is the Sedition Act of 1918?
Of Wilson's 14 points, this is the only one that was fully realized.
What is the League of Nations?
A Serbian sparked a chain reaction to start WW1 by doing this?
What is assassinating Archduke Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary?
This weapon helped the Ottomans to repel the amphibious assault at Gallipoli by sinking and damaging several gunboats that the British had brought.
What are mines?
This series of battles on the eastern front was won by Russia but ultimately is considered a pyrric victory for the problems it would cause them following the battle.
What is the Brusilov Offensive?
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The sinking of this cruise liner was not a direct cause of the war but sparked global outrage and was a contributing factor to American involvement in the war.
What is the Lusitania?
Aerial Warfare became prevalent in WW1 but surprisingly the most prevalent function of planes was to do this.
What is observing, providing information?
The Battle of Gallipoli is the first example of this type of warfare/battle.
What is an amphibious assault?
Wilson's attempts to spread Democracy as moral imperative were summarized into this, most of which would fail to see implementation.
What are Wilson's 14 points?