Causes
This event in 1914 sparked the beginning of World War I.
the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The American Expeditionary Forces broke this in 1918, helping end the war.
the stalemate
This board oversaw wartime production and supplies.
War Industries Board (WIB)
This new technology made advancing across open fields deadly, contributing to trench warfare.
Machine Guns
This punishment forced Germany to accept blame for the war.
the “war guilt clause”
German strategy of targeting ships without warning.
unrestricted submarine warfare
General who led the AEF in World War I.
John J. Pershing
This agency used posters, newsreels, and pamphlets to influence public opinion.
the Committee of Public Information (CPI)
These two technologies together made WWI extremely defensive and slow-moving.
machine guns and barbed wire
Germany had to pay these financial penalties to the Allies. What are they called (don't overthink it)
reparations
The Zimmerman Telegram pushed the U.S. closer to war by encouraging Germany to form an alliance with this country.
Mexico
U.S. involvement is seen as a turning point because the U.S. became more involved in this.
European or global affairs
Americans supported food conservation because this agency encouraged them to eat less wheat and meat.
the Food Administration
This weapon caused many deaths in trenches due to its invisible spread through the air.
poison gas
This international peacekeeping organization was created after WWI.
the League of Nations
Militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism are collectively known as this term.
the MAIN causes of WWI
African American soldiers who served under French command but not in U.S. combat units. (who specifically)
Harlem Hellfighters
The federal government paid for the war through raising taxes and selling these.
war bonds
WWI battles often resulted in high casualties because soldiers were stuck in these.
trenches
The U.S. Senate rejected the Treaty of Versailles because they feared this article would drag the U.S. into future wars. What article was this found in?
Article X
This event turned American public opinion against Germany due to civilian lives lost.
sinking of the Lusitania
This law drafted young men into military service.
the Selective Service Act
This Supreme Court case decided that free speech could be limited during wartime.
Schenck v. United States
Leaders originally expected quick victories, but this type of warfare proved them wrong.
trench warfare
Which best explains the changes in borders in Europe from 1914 to 1920?
A series of actions implemented by the new League of Nations.