U.S Enters the War
What happened to the Lusitania?
It Sank (synonym for a flopped)
How was Trench Warfare different from wars in the past
They stretched out the lengths of wars and forced new tactics not solely based on maneuverability to be made, tldr - they were in the trenches
What was the league of nations.
The first intergovernmental organization established “to promote international cooperation and to achieve international peace and security”.
Describe the relationship between management and labor during WWI.
BAD
What was the goal of the Zimmerman Telegram
a coded message sent to Mexico, proposing a military alliance against the United States
What were the four MAIN causes of WWI?
M:Militarism
A:Alliances
I:Imperialism
N:Nationalism
How did the technology of war change? Bonus 100 if you Can name 6 new technologies
It greatly advanced both in distraction and versatility.
What is an armistice? When was it declared?
The Armistice was the ceasefire that ended hostilities between the Allies and Germany on 11 November 1918
How did Wilson try to “sell” the war?
Committee on Public Information which used all forms of media to spread propaganda in favor of the war
What was the result of the Sussex Pledge
The resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare and the Zimmermann Telegram caused the United States to declare war on Germany on April 6, 1917
How did German’s use of unrestricted submarine warfare change the war?
provoked U.S. entry into World War I (but wasn't the reason they joined)
What is a war of attrition?
Attrition warfare is a military strategy consisting of belligerent attempts to win a war by wearing down the enemy to the point of collapse.
Describe the general idea of Wilson’s Fourteen Points.
trade equality, ending of secrete treaties, and alliances, freedom of the seas, and the establishment of the League of Nations
What was the Great Migration?
A lot of black people moving north for better job opportunities
What is Selective Service?
A list of names of men from which to draw in case of a national emergency
What is the purpose of propaganda?
A form of communication used to influence or persuade an audience to further an agenda
Why did Russia leave the war?
They were preoccupied with a socialist revolution
Why did the US Senate refuse to ratify the Treaty of Versailles?
Senators feared that U.S. involvement in the League of Nations would mean that American troops might be sent into Europe and settle European disputes.
What was a liberty or victory bond?
A war bond that was sold in the United States to support the Allied cause in World War I
Describe the Espionage and Sedition Acts.
The Act made it a crime to convey information intended to interfere with the war effort
How did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand lead to WWI?
Following the assassination, Austria-Hungary issued an ultimatum to Serbia, which was rejected and led Austria-Hungary to declare war against Serbia, with German support. Russia then came to Serbia's defense, therefore initiating the First World War.
Describe the significance of the Battle of Argonne Forest.
It was one of the attacks that brought an end to the War.
Describe the conditions of the Treaty of Versailles, including:a. War Guilt Clause, b. Demilitarization, c. Reparations, d. Germany’s loss of territory.
The terms of the treaty required that Germany pay financial reparations, disarm, lose territory, and give up all of its overseas colonies
A:Germany had to accept complete responsibility for the war
B:The dismantling or demobilization of a military
C:reparations refers to measures by the government to repair violations of human rights
D: Germany had to give up prices of their land to neighboring nations
Who was the leader of the Food Administration? What was the purpose of a victory garden?
Herbert Hoover. Victory Gardens freed up agricultural produce, packaging, and transportation resources for the war effort, and helped offset shortages of agricultural workers.
What rank were women allowed to have in the navy
Yeoman