The sinking of this british cruise liner in 1915 outraged many Americans.
What is the Lusitania
100
These were sold by the American government to raise money to support the Allied cause
What are Liberty Bonds
100
Used to confuse and disorient opponents before and during an attack
What is poison or mustard gas
100
This system was used by the United States to safely transport troops and merchant ships over to Europe
What is the convoy system
200
Leader of American Armed forces in Europe
Who is General John Pershing
200
The outbreak of this in 1918 killed millions of people
What is the influenza
200
These are citizens who took the law into their own hands
What are vigilantes
200
Name for German submarines
What is U-Boats
200
After the Bolsheviks were overthrown this man came to power
Who is Vladimir Lenin
300
President during WWI
Who is Woodrow Wilson
300
This took place on November 11th 1918
What is the signing of an armistice or cease-fire - ended fighting on the fronts.
300
A system of distributing goods to consumers in a fixed amount- implemented by the Food Administration.
What is rationing
300
This invention from DeKalb, IL was widely used during WWI to provide additional defense during trench warfare
What is barbed wire
300
List the two of the central powers
Who are:Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey, Bulgaria
400
This all African-American infantry unit fought with the French
Who are the Harlem Hell fighters
400
The assisanation of this man is considered by many historians to of sparked WWI
Who is Francis Ferdinand
400
This act passed in 1917 authorizing a draft of young men for military service
What is the selective service act
400
Used to cross trenches and tear down barbed wire, also provided some protection from bullets
What are tanks
400
List at least three of the Allied Powers
Who are: Russia, France, Serbia, Great Biritan, United States, Italy
500
Assassinated Austria-Hungary’s heir to the throne
Who is Gavrilo Princip
500
The German forces attacked British lines and for the first time since 1914 broke through the trenches.
What is March 21, 1918
500
This policy involved aggressivley building up a nations armed forces in preparation for war and gives the military more authority over the government and foreign policy.
What is Militarism
500
Created by the Germans, these were the first aerial machines that were used to drop bombs
What are Zeppelins
500
This treaty was signed on June 28, 1919 officially ended WWI