Misc.
Name a state that the U.S acquired in the 1900's
Alaska or Hawaii
Who took over jobs that men left behind?
Women/African-Americans
Who's death contributed to the start of WWI?
Archduke Ferdinand
What is a drawing that shows people or events in the news that displays an opinion?
Political Cartoon
What symbol represents Veterans of WWI?
Red Poppies
How many soldiers came from the U.S.?
4.8 million
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th amendment
Why was the League of Nations created?
To promote world peace
love of one's country and the desire to see that country free from the control of others
Nationalism
What is propaganda?
Signs used to encourage people to believe or do something
Who surrendered, ending WWI
Germany
Why did the United States NOT agree with all of the components of the League of Nations?
They thought that Germany's punishment for it's part in the war was too harsh
Why did US citizens raise "war gardens" and conserve food?
the help in the war effort at home
Give an example of new technology used in WWI
Airplanes, poison gas, tanks, submarines
Agreement among nations to defend one another
What was one problem with trench warfare?
Trench foot, smell, boredom etc.
How many years did WWI last?
4 years
1914-1918
Which document forced Germany to pay war debt, give up land, and lose colonies?
Treaty of Versailles
What was the name of the British steamship that was destroyed by a German submarine?
Lusitania
Policy in which a nation prefers to remain neutral and let other countries handle their own affairs
Isolationism
What happened to the U.S. economy during and shortly after WWI?
The economy improved and Americans became rich
What are two reasons the U.S. decided to enter WWI?
- A telegram sent by Germany to Mexico asking them to join the war on their side
-Germany attacked American trade ships and killed Americans
Which countries were known as the Allies, and which countries were known as the Central Powers?
Allies: France, England, U.S., Russia, Serbia, Belgium
Central Powers: Germany, Turkey, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria
Why did the U.S. hesitate to enter WWI?
Most Americans were Isolationists
What is it called when a country expands its influence and power into a large empire
Imperialism