Definitions
Communism
People who favor the equal distribution of wealth and the end of all forms of private property.
How did women contribute to the preparation for war?
They signed up to drive ambulances or worked as nurses.
Why did Woodrow Wilson break off diplomatic relations with Germany?
Germany kept attacking U.S. ships.
How much money did the U.S. invest in building alliances?
2 billion
Armistice
An agreement made by both sides in a war to stop fighting; truce.
What were some jobs women had during the war?
Nursing, telephone operators, signalers, typists, and interpreters. (2 out of 5 would get them the point.)
What did the Germans utilize to stop the supply exchange between the Allies?
U-boats
Which country had the highest death rate in WW1?
Germany.
Why did the U.S. declare war on Germany?
Germany sank a U.S. boat.
Selective Service Act
Passed in 1997; required men ages 21-30 to be drafted for war.
What did the National War Labor Board do?
The board helped management and workers avoid strikes.
What was the Zimmermann Note?
It proposed an alliance between Mexico and Germany against the U.S.
How many total deaths did America suffer?
300,000
The Espionage Act of 1917 and the Sedition Act of 1918 both have in common the fact that they did what?
It was a crime to spill war secrets without America knowing (against freedom of speech).
Trench warfare.
Trench warfare was defending a position by fighting from the protection of deep ditches.
Who was Woodrow Wilson?
Woodrow Wilson was the president during WW1.
Who were part of the Allies in WW1?
USA, Soviet Union, UK
What was the Lusitania and how did it cause America's involvement in WW1?
The bombing, which was caused by German U-boats, sank the ship, causing America to retaliate and participate in the war.
What weapons were used in WW1?
Machine guns, flamethrower, rifles, grenades, tanks
What is propaganda and how did it influence the war?
Propaganda is the spread of media through bias and false information; it’s used to get people on your side. It would motivate citizens to lend a hand and also promote women’s rights.
Who were communists and how did they play their role in the war?
Communists were people who favor equal distribution of wealth and an end to all forms of poverty. Communists backed up Russia.
What was Franz Joseph’s (one of the leaders of the Axis of Powers) main contribution to the beginning of WW1?
He signed the declaration on Serbia that marked the very beginning of WW1.
Which country exited out of WW1 and was one of the main Allied Powers?
Russia
What was the Committee on Public Information?
The Committee on Public Information was formed by Woodrow Wilson and it helped organize rallies, parades, and published posters.