America's involvement in WWI
What did the United States do when World War I first began?
Remained neutral
What invention helped Babe Ruth gain national fame and popularize the game of baseball in the 1920s and 1930s?
The radio
Who helped popularize a new form of travel in the 1920s?
Charles Lindbergh
Langston Hughes contributed to the Harlem Renaissance through
Poetry
Which best describes how women earned respect during World War I?
Many women took over factory jobs left behind by men during the war.
How did the sinking of the Lusitania change how Americans felt about joining World War I?
Angered them. More Americans supported entering the war.
During the 1920s, the accomplishments of Charles Lindbergh helped stir US interest in
Air travel.
Which statement correctly describes Charles Lindbergh?
He was the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
Louis Armstrong contributed to the Harlem Renaissance through his
Music
What war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles?
World War I.
How did German U-boats help lead the United States into World War I?
They attacked civilian ships, including ships carrying Americans.
How did Henry Ford's use of mass production techniques transform the United States?
By making automobiles affordable for average Americans.
How did the contributions of Louis Armstrong impact the Harlem Renaissance?
His talent as a jazz musician quickly spread the popularity of jazz music.
How did Langston Hughes impact American society during the Harlem Renaissance?
He wrote poetry about the hardships of African Americans.
What was the impact of the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany was held accountable for WWI and did not have a say in the terms of the treaty.
What German weapon was a major reason the United States entered World War I?
Submarines (U-boats).
How did Henry Ford's work change life in the United States?
Americans began to live farther from where they worked.
What was Babe Ruth's most lasting impact on baseball in the United States?
He attracted many new fans with his entertaining style of play.
How did the Harlem Renaissance influence American society?
It allowed African Americans to express themselves through poetry, paintings, music, and other arts.
The United States entered World War I as a direct result of the actions of
Germany