Vocabulary
An agreement to stop fighting
armistice
What event caused European countries to declare war on one another?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Which event had the most impact of the United States entering World War I?
Zimmermann telegram
When did World War I end?
November 11, 1918
Why did isolationists oppose the League of Nations?
They wanted the US to stay out of foreign affairs to avoid future conflict
cash payments
reparations
What is one reason that many Americans favored the Central Powers in World War I?
Their family heritage was German
What were the 3 strikes that caused the United States to enter World War I?
1. German submarine warfare
2. the sinking of the Lusitania
3. Zimmermann telegram
What effect did World War I have on France?
Their cities and countryside laid in ruins
What was the primary result of the Treaty of Versailles?
It forced Germany to accept responsibility for the war
Central Powers
Germany and Austria-Hungary
How did World War I differ from what many Europeans expected?
It was much longer than what Europeans had expected.
What was the effect of the Selective Service Act?
It required men from ages 21–30 to register for the military draft.
In what ways was the influenza pandemic worse than WWI?
The number of people killed in the pandemic was worse than the number of soldiers killed in WWI
What was the main theme of Wilson's Fourteen Points?
create a just and secure peace
Allied Powers
France, Britain, Russia, Serbia
What was the purpose of propaganda during World War I?
to portray enemies as villains in order to affect public opinion
In what way did the Zimmermann telegram anger Americans and move the US towards war?
The telegram showed that Germany was encouraging Mexico to attack the United States.
How did the Harlem Hellfighters contribute to the war effort
They fought bravely alongside French troops
What were the conditions of the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany had to take full responsibility for the war and pay over $300 million in reparations
Germany's military was weakened
Germany had to give up its colonies
The League of Nations was created
In what way did WWI directly and indirectly affect citizens?
Civilians died of disease, starvation, and other war-related causes. Surviving civilians were left with destroyed cities and property, orphaned children, and homeless adults.
What were the battles typically like during World War I?
Battles were long and causalities were high due to trench warfare. Poison gas was also used
What was the difference between the job opportunities women had DURING and AFTER World War I?
During war: women found jobs that were typically filled by men and received relatively good pay
After: thousands of women lost their jobs when men returned to the workforce.
What was the result of the Bolshevik's seizing power in Russia?
Russia withdrew from the war and the Allied Powers lost an ally.
How did President Wilson’s goals differ from those of other Allied leaders at Versailles?
He wanted to achieve peace without victory. Other leaders wanted to punish Germany.