World War I Introduction
When did WWI start and end (years)?
1914-1918
Who was the leader of the U.S. Expeditionary Forces?
General John J. Pershing
What is the name of the place located between the trenches?
"No Man's Land"
Who is the President of the U.S.A during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
Which country created the 14 Points?
United States
Who is Archduke Franz Ferdinand? Where was he from? What country assassinated him?
Heir to the Throne of Austria-Hungary.
Serbia
Describe the Harlem Hellfighters
African American Regiment that fought for France. Faced racism/segregation from their own country.
What was the name of the two fronts that World War I was fought on?
Western and Eastern Front
What is a conscientious objector?
Someone who refuses to serve/fight in the military
This treaty was imposed upon the Central Powers after the war.
Treaty of Versailles
Who is a part of the Central Powers?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
What year did America enter World War I?
1917
What was the goal of the Committee of Public Information?
To help spread the knowledge of the war and promote it.
4 Minute Men
Describe what the Zimmerman Telegram is. Why would America be so upset by this?
A telegram sent from Germany to Mexico, agreeing to an alliance in which Germany offered to return parts of the US to Mexico if they attacked America.
America took this as an act of War. One of the reasons America got involved in World War I
What is militarism? Definition
To glorify a countries military. Includes advancements of weapons, making many weapons, expand military enlistment
Who is a part of the Allied Powers?
Great Britain, Russia, Serbia, France, U.S.A
Define U-Boat. Why did America hate Germany and its U-boats?
A submarine with the ability to go underwater.
It sank ships that killed Americans (Lusitania). Unrestricted submarine warfare.
What were some of the dangers and horrors of living in the trenches? Need 3
Lice, Mud, Trench foot and other skin diseases, Shell Shock, Boredom, The Dead and dread of dying, Fear of Artillery, Poisonous Gas, Rats, Sickness
Describe what the Lusitania is. Why would America be upset because of it?
British passenger ship that was sunk by German U-Boats.
Americans were on the boat and lost their lives.
How harshly did France want to punish Germany?
France wanted to severely punish Germany. They wanted to make them pay incredibly high reparations, receive land back, and limit Germany's military.
What is nationalism? Definition.
Devotion to one's nation. Thinking your country is superior or others.
How were tanks used during WWI? Who was the first to use them?
Used as a weapon/defensive weapon to cross "No Man's Land".
Great Britain
What are the three types of Propaganda used by America during World War I?
Patriotism
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How harshly did America want to punish Germany following the end of the War?
They wanted to punish them, but not nearly as badly as Germany and Britain did. "Peace without Victory". Didn't want to completely crush Germany.
How does the Domino Effect impact the start of World War I?
Once Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, the domino of alliances fell, with countries declaring war on others.