social 1
What was the Red Scare?
Fear of communist revolution gripped the nation
What is Communism?
Is an economic and political system based on the idea that social classes and right to private property should be eliminated
what countries were in the triple entente
Britain Russia France
why wouldn't hear the bullet that hit you
Most of them traveled faster than sound
What was the goal of the American "First Division?"
Symbolized america’s commitment to the fight and intention to send more troops
What was it like to be an African American in the military?
Racial discrimination unloading ships and working in kitchens
How did the Committee on Public Information help to gain favor for the war effort?
They were saying if you do this your helping the germans
How did the American Protective League support the war effort?
By opening mail tapping phones and looking into medical records
What is an armistice?
Is a halt in fighting that allows peace talks to began
what countries were in the triple alliance
Germany Italy Austria Hungry
When did the armistice become official?
On october 6th
How was the Battle of the Argonne Forest a turning point in the war?
Germans were losing the will to fight and in november german defense started to crumbled
who were the big 4
Woodrow wilson georges clemenceau of france david lloyd george of britain and Vittorio orlando
How did ordinary Americans help out the war effort?
Didn’t eat as much make pairs of socks
After Congress declared war, how long did it take troops to reach the front lines?
More than a year passed
What did Allies do to try and stop the Germans?
Developed a convoy system
What was the War Industries Board?
Told industries what to produce
How did the military benefit illiterate soldiers?
Served as a great educator and learned about personal hygiene
How did the US quickly get more men in the military?
a draft
What types of jobs did women serve in the military?
Nurses and clerical work