WW1+Aftermath.1
What were the 4 main causes of WW1?
The 4 main causes of WW1 were militarism, alliance systems, imperialism, and nationalism.
While a group of Republicans argued for U.S. entry into the war what did Americans remain thankful for?
Americans remained thankful for a booming economy and peace.
Why did it bother Wilson that Russia was an Ally?
This bothered Wilson because we wanted to win the war so that democracy could triumph but Russia had an autocratic czar government.
Did African Americans serve in the army?
Yes, but they were in segregated units.
What was the main purpose of The Fourteen Points?
The main purpose was to prevent another world war.
Which country had the strongest navy during WW1?
Great Britain.
What was preparedness?
Preparedness is expanding the military; Congress passed the National Defense Act which expanded the army.
How did Wilson's war government manage to raise $33 billion?
They raised money with loans and taxes; they convinced Americans to put their savings into Liberty Bonds, and Congress increased taxes on personal income and corporate taxes.
Who took the jobs that men left when they were drafted into the Military?
Women took the jobs they left.
What is one way the Treaty of Versailles did not work out in Wilsons favor?
There were 3 nations(Britain, France, and Italy) that wanted revenge and compensation from Germany; they argued with Wilson about this and eventually he agreed.
What was the main event/crisis that led the U.S to reconsider neutrality?
The Lusitania Crisis; Germany sank a British ship where most passengers including 128 Americans died.
Why were Woodrow Wilson's chances for reelection low?
His chances were low because Theodore Roosevelt rejoined the Republicans.
What was the Committee on Public Information?
This was a propaganda agency that had volunteers create films, posters etc. to depict the heroism of U.S. soldiers and the villainy of the German leader Kaiser.
Who were 2 groups of people that migrated for job opportunities?
In the treaty of Versailles why did senators raise objections to the League of Nations?
Because it was a violation to the Monroe Doctrine.
What did the U.S. do when Britain and France could no longer buy resources for war?
The U.S. gave them a loan(for as much as $3 billion).
What was the main reason why the U.S. finally joined the war?
The U.S. finally joined the war because Germany resumed unrestricted submarine warfare.
What were the Espionage and Sedition Acts?
These acts prohibited interferences with military operations, and they prohibited people from saying negative things about the U.S. government.
How did the U.S. respond to Germany sinking merchant ships?
The U.S. undertook a record-setting program of ship construction.
What was an issue for the men than had been in the war once it was over?
Many struggled to find jobs.
How did Americans view Germany?
Americans had a negative view of Germany; they thought Germany was "a cruel bully".
What was the purpose of the Zimmerman Telegram?
The purpose was to get Mexico to become a German ally in exchange of Germany helping Mexico to gain back lost territories.
Because of the Selective Service Act what did all men between ages 21-30 have to do?
The had to register for possible selection into the military.
Who was the AEF's(American Expeditionary Force) General?
John J. Pershing.
Why were unionists and shipyard workers striking after the war?
They wanted higher wages.