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Important Vocab
Multiple Choice 15.2
Multiple Choice 15.3
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Arthur Zimmermann John Pershing
Who was the German foreign minister who sent note to Mexico to form German-Mexican alliance? Who was the United States commander and leader of American Expeditionary force?
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A. Sussex Pledge
By reactivating its submarines in 1917, Germany violated the.... A. Sussex Pledge. B. Paris Treaty. C. Zimmermann Note. D. Geneva Accords.
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A. north.
The opportunity for factory jobs and higher wages led many African Americans to migrate... A. north. B. to the Pacific Coast. C. to Canada. D. south.
100
Students should understand that America had been isolationist for nearly 150 years and there had been no reason for America to want or desire an empire like other nations. America had an enormous amount of land and "space" yet to be explored and developed. A America continued to grow and industry expanded at an unprecedented pace, the need and the desire for more raw materials and the development for new markets to sell for new markets to sell our manufactured goods pushed us twoards the philosophy of Imperialism.
Understand the desire and transition of the Unites States from Isolationism to Imperialism.
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Isolationism
What is separating a nation from the political and economic affairs of another country?
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Ferdinand Foch Charles E. Stanton
Who was the supreme commander of the Allied armies? Who was the American colonel who led United States soldiers in France?
200
B. Russia
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk ended the military effort against Germany by... A. France. B. Russia. C. Great Britain. D. Italy
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A. freedom of speech.
The Espionage and Sedition acts came into conflict with... A. freedom of speech. B. the Red Cross and the YMCA. C. the right to bear arms. D. all of the above.
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Students should understand that as that as America continued to grow within its borders, it began looking for new sources of raw materials and new markets. America begins to "flex" its muscle on numerous occasions throughout the world culminating in the Spanish American War of 1898. America saw this as not only an opportunity to "show" the world that, as a New World Power, we were fully capable of backing the Monroe Doctrine with military force.
How increased United States economic and political power led to the creation of an overseas empire.
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Imperialism
What is creating an empire by dominating other countries. -Dominate other countries economically, politically, and by force as a last resort.
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Doughboys Fourteen Points
What was the nickname for American soldiers? What was Wilson's goals and objectives for lasting peace?
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D. draft
The Selective Service Act provided for a... A. boycott. B. blockade. C. ban on immigration. D. draft.
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A. live under a government of their choosing.
Wilson's Fourteen Points included the right of all people to... A. live under a government of their choosing. B. rebel against tyrants. C. own property and hold jobs. D. form militias.
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America was drawn into WWI through a number of reasons. Britain intercepted the Zimmerman Note, which threatens the US continent, itself; Germany resumed submarine warfare against America, and our desire to help our allies. America begins to be viewed as a world power long before WWI but begins to use its influence an economic power in an attempt to bring about a peaceful ending to the war. America's insistence in having a peaceful resolution WITHOUT a winner would lead to a longer lasting peace- avoiding the distaste and anger caused by a country being identified as the loser.
Why America became involved in World War 1, America's emergence as a world power, and America's resulting influence in future world affairs.
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Monroe Doctrine
No European influence in the Americas...
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Liberty Bonds War Saving Stamps
What raised more the $20 billion for war effort? What was bought by children to support war effort?
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A. Discriminated against in every branch of the military.
During World War 1, African Americans were... A. discriminated against in every branch of the military. B. not permitted to enlist. C. drafted, but not sent overseas. D. finally given equality in the military.
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The Sussex Pledge was an agreement between America and Germany. The agreement was that Germany would warn America when they were going to attack. Germany violate the Sussex pledge by attacking without warning.
What was the Sussex Pledge and how did the Germans violate it?
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George Creel Bernard Baruch
Who was the journalist who headed Committee on Public Information? Who was the Wall Street stockbroker who led War Industries Board?
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B. German submarines.
The use of depth charges was one method the Allies employed to combat... A. enemy mines. B. German submarines. C. enemy infantry. D. nuclear attack.
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A. German Americans.
War fever led to mistreatment of... A. German Americans. B. Japanese Americans. C. entertainers. D. woman.