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He developed the Convoy System to protect Allied shipping from the US to Europe.
Admiral William S Sims
List the three main Central Powers.
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Ottoman Empire
World War I "officially" began with this action by the German Army.
The Invasion of Belgium
The land between trenches that was especially deadly due to machine gun fire was called buy this name.
"No Man's Land"
Who was "The Red Baron"?
German fighter pilot, Baron Manfred von Richthofen.
US General. He led the US Forces that fought in World War I.
General John J. Pershing
List the three main members of the Allies.
Great Britain
France
Russia
United States (later)
The United States joined the War effort in 1917. Their troops were led by this man.
General John J. Pershing
Which of the Central Powers surrendered first?
Italy
They promptly switched sides and declared war on Germany.
How many Allied planes was von Richthofen credited with shooting down?
80 planes
US President for the entire length of World War I.
Woodrow Wilson
The United States' name for a military "Draft".
The Selective Service Act
Germany's main naval War Plan was this.
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
Using submarines (unterseeboots)
US Solders were given this "tasty" nickname once they arrived in Europe.
"Doughboys"
Who many "kills" does it take for a pilot to become and "Ace"?
5 planes
Second in line for the Austria-Hungarian Throne.
His assassination would be the "immediate" cause of World War I.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
(Don't forget Sophie)
This country had to take responsibility for starting World War I.
Germany
List the "Long Term Causes" of World War I.
M - Militarism
A - Alliance System
I - Imperialism
N - Nationalism
This song, written by George M. Cohan became a military anthem for the US soldiers being sent to Europe.
"Over There"
What was the name given to the fighting style of pilots in World War I?
"Dogfighting"
US draftee from Tennessee and religious objector to the War.
He would single-handedly kill 25 German soldiers and capture 132 more in a single engagement.
Winner of the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Sgt. Alvin C. York
President Woodrow Wilson's peace plan that was ultimately rejected by the Allies and US Senate.
The Fourteen Points
What were the two main factors that caused the United States to enter the War?
The Zimmerman Note (Telegram)
The resumption of Unrestricted Submarine Warfare by Germany
Why was Germany's surrender a great surprise to the German people?
They thought they were winning the war (German Propaganda).
No major battles had been fought on German soil.
What was the name of von Richthofen's flying squad?
Jasta 11
"The Flying Circus"
German War Planner.
This man's War Plan would be used by the Germans in World War I.
Alfred von Schieffen
This message, involving Mexico, was a principle reason for the United States joining the War on the side of the Allies.
The Zimmerman Note (Telegram)
This US ship, sunk in 1915 by the Germans using Unrestricted Submarine Warfare, almost brought us into the War early.
The Lusitania
What three ways were the Germans punished by the Treaty of Versailles?
1. Had to sign the "War Guilt Clause" taking the blame for the War.
2. Lost their colonies
3. Huge war reparations (monies paid to the winners) placed Germany in a deep depression. They could not pay.
How did von Richthofen's squad get the colorful name, "The Flying Circus"?
All of the planes were painted in bright colors.
Richthofen's plane was painted bright red (hence the name "Red Baron").
French Field Marshall.
He would be the Supreme Allied Commander during World War I.
Field Marshall Ferdinand Foch
The "Capstone" or 14th Point of Woodrow Wilson's peace plan called for the creation of an international organization to guarantee collective security for all nations. What would this organization be called?
The League of Nations
At the request of General Pershing, all US troops in the war fought as ...
A single unit (not as replacements for other soldiers)
At the start of the War, what was the position of the United States in relation to the War?
Neutral
What was the name of von Richthofen's fighter pilot younger brother?
Lothar von Richthofen
"The Red Baron", German fighter pilot.
He would be the "Top Ace" pilot of World War I from either side.
Manfred von Richthofen
"The Great Migration" in the United States involved...
Large numbers of African Americans moving to the North to take jobs in factories making equipment/supplies for the War.
This area was called the "Powder Keg" of Europe.
The Balkan States
US Merchants who supplied weapons and supplies to both sides at the start of the War were given this unflattering name.
"Merchants of Death"
Name the two planes that von Richthofen gained fame in flying.
Fokker D-I Triplane (it had three wings)
US Congresswoman. She would be the only member of Congress to vote against going to war with Germany.
Jeanette Rankin
A "Declaration of War" can only be made by...
A vote of both Houses of Congress
The Senate
The House of Representatives
Which country suffered the most casualties during the War?
Russia
Name four new weapons used in World War I.
machine gun
tank
airplane/airships
poison gas
What skill was Alvin York especially good at?
Shooting
German Kaiser (King). He led the nation of Germany throughout the War.
Kaiser Wilhelm II
As the War broke out in Europe, what was the effect on the US economy?
The economy did great!
The was a great labor shortage (see "Great Migration")
What are the three components of the "Schieffen Plan"?
1. Hold Russia in the East before they mobilize their forces.
2. Swiftly attack France via Belgium
3. After the defeat of France, unite the armies and take on Russia
World War I
The First World War
The Great War
The War to End All Wars
Why did York not want to serve in the US Army during the War?
He had become saved and argued that "killing was against The Book")
Name the members of the "Big Four" Allied leaders who helped draft the "Treaty of Versailles" and the countries they represented.
Woodrow Wilson - USA
David Lloyd-George - Great Britain
Georges Clemenceau - France
Vittorio Orlando - Italy
Why did the US Senate refuse to ratify "The Treaty of Versailles"?
They felt it would bring us into more European Wars/Conflicts.
What battle saw the Germans defeated at this river in France, delaying the Schileffen War Plan.
The First Battle of the Marne
The sinking of the Lusitania was an example of this German war tactic.
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
What was York's primary goal in life?
To marry his girlfriend and own a farm (with bottom land)
US President. His campaign slogan in 1916 was "He Kept Us Out of War".
Woodrow Wilson
The German people suffered from a lack of needed supplies and war materials as a result of this action.
The blockade of Germany's coast by the British Navy (it was very successful).
Why was Russia not allowed to participate in the Peace Talks after the War?
They withdrew from the War before it was over.
As a result of World War I and their efforts to help the war effort at home, in 1920, women in the US would be given this right.
The Right to Vote
What state did York hail from?
Tennessee
Allied fighter pilot. The would be the United States' top "Ace of Aces" in World War I with 26 kills.
Austria-Hungary blamed this country for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Serbia
This treaty ended World War I in 1918.
The Treaty of Versailles (1918)
Which action by Germany did the most to turn US opinion against the Germans in the War?
The use of Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
For what action did York win the Congressional Medal of Honor?
In a single engagement, York killed 25 German soldiers and captured another 132.
York had to take command after the officers in his group were either killed or wounded.
The Machine Gun
Who said it?
The world must be made safe for democracy. Its peace must be planted upon the tested foundations of political liberty. We have no selfish ends to serve. We desire no conquest.
President Woodrow Wilson
What happened two York's two best friends, "Pusher" and Bert?
Both were killed in action.
Which of the top four Allied Nations lost the fewest men in World War I?
The United States (we joined the War effort in 1917)
Did York and Gracie ever get married and get the farm with the bottom land?
Yes, as a gift from the state of Tennessee.