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Why were American soldiers called doughboys?
Their buttons looked like dumplings.
What were the two sides (powers) in WWI?
Allied and Central
great loyalty to a nation
what is nationalism
People who opposed the war.
Pacifists
What years did WWI happen in?
1914-1918
What is convoy?
Ships that line up to protect other ships with goods.
What are Germany submarines called?
U-boats
rapid build up of military
what is militarism
Espionage Act
What is the term for intense loyalty to one nation?
NAtionalism
what is the alliance system?
A mutual agreement between two or more countries for power and protection.
What is militarism?
when countries build up their military and it is the most important
Name one thing the U.S government did at home during the war to help the war effort.
daylight savings time, food rationing, sell war bonds
Which country surrendered to end the war?
Germany
Name one reason that the Americans joined the war.
sinking of the Lusitania, Zimmerman Note, trade ships
Things that the Treaty of Versailles did.
limited Germany's military, gave away land, made Germany pay lots of money.
What is a doughboy?
a nickname for an American soldier
What does the AEF stand for, and what is it?
American Expeditionary Force. The American soldiers fighting in Europe.
The term for not wanting to take a side in a conflict.
What is neutrality?
What law made it illegal to say or print anything critical of the government?
Sedition Act
Jobs women had during WWI.
radio operators, nurses, clerks.
What did the Zimmerman note say?
Germany encouraged Mexico to join them in the war. If the U.S entered the war, Germany would help Mexico take back parts of Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico.
What is the term for when powerful countries take over smaller countries or nations to take advantage of their people or resources?
Imperialism
Name one "new" weapon that was used in WWI.
Tanks, poison gas, machine guns, etc.
Who was the president during WWI?
Woodrow Wilson