A European War
Entering W.W.I
Winning the War
Wilson and Isolationism
Mix Up
100

Name two weapons used during WWI

Machine guns, flame throwers, poison gas, grenades, aerial darts, gauntlet dagger, zeppelin, etc.

100

What is "peace without victory.”

An end to the war, without an established winner or loser, just peace.

100

Who were the Harlem Hell-fighters?

An all African American regiment of soldiers.

100

What was the "14 Point" plan?

President Wilson's outlined plan for peace after WWI.

100

What is self determination? ( in the context of the Paris Peace Conference)

The process by which a country determines its own statehood and forms its own allegiances and government.

200

What does M.A.N.I.A stand for?

Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Imperialism, Assassination

200

What date did the U.S officially enter WWI?

April 6, 1917 the President signed the declaration of war

200

What is the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?

A peace treaty between Russia and Germany that ended Russia's involvement in the war.

200

What are isolationists?

People who want the United States to stay out of world affairs

200

What is the Selective Service Act?

A law requiring all men from ages 21-30 to register for the military draft. 

300

What was Britain's "Two Power Standard"?

A policy that their military (navy) should be as strong as (or stronger) than the militaries of the next two powers combined.

300

What 3 Major events that led the U.S into entering the war?

For double points explain what each one is:

Germany Resuming (indiscriminate) Submarine Warfare: nullifying the Sussex Pledge and resuming attacks on neutral ships

The Zimmerman Telegram: A "secret" telegram between Germany and Mexico, calling on Mexico to support Germany against the U.S. 

Russian Revolution: Revolutionaries set up a Provisional Government and called for democratic reforms.

300

Why did the U.S want American troops to operate as separate units?

The U.S wanted an independent role in winning the war and a distinct & definite role in shaping peace after.

300

Who was Henry Cabot Lodge?

Republican chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He was a powerful critic to the League of Nations.

300

What day and time did WWI officially end?

For double points: How is this date/time referred to?

November 11, 1918 at 11am

The 11th hour of the 11th day in the 11th month

400

What was the name of the ship sunk by Germany, and what date was it sunk?

Lusitania, May 7, 1915

400

What is a liberty bond?

A bond (unit of debt) sold by the United States government to raise money for World War I. 

Citizens loaned the government money to pay for the war.

400

What is the significance of the Battle of the Argonne Forest?

It was the turning point battle where (American) troops were able to finally break through German defenses

400

What is the league of nations? 

For double points: why did it face opposition in the U.S?

An international diplomatic group, developed by pres. Wilson, as a way to solve disputes between countries before they erupted into open warfare.

Citizens were convinced that the League would lead to an “entangling alliance, and could lead to another war. Some felt that it did not have enough authority to solve any pressing economic problems.

400

What is the Sussex Pledge?

An agreement by Germany that before attacking any ship, U-boats would surface and give warning.

500

What countries formed the Triple Entente and what countries formed the Triple Alliance?

For double points: What did each alliance become during WWI?

Triple Entente: France, Russia, & Britain (Japan was added). Triple Alliance: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, and Italy.

Triple Entente->Allies and Triple Alliance -> Central Powers (Italy left)


500

What is the Espionage Act of 1917?

For Double points: What is the U.S court case that upheld its constitutionalism?

Law that made it a crime to hinder military efforts during World War I.

Schenck v. the U.S

500

What is AEF and who was significant to it?

American Expeditionary Forces;  John J. Pershing was the General commanding it.

500

Who were the "Big Four"? (you need to name them)

The leaders of the Allied nations: Woodrow Wilson of the United States, David Lloyd George of Britain, Georges Clemenceau of France, and Vittorio Orlando of Italy.

500

What did the treaty of Versailles mandate?

1. Germany had to take full responsibility for the War. 2. Germany had to pay the allied nations huge reparations. 3. Germany had to return Alsace-Lorraine to France. 4. Germany had to give up all of its foreign colonies (to Britain & France). 5. It severely limited the size of the German military. 

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