Important Moments of World War 1
Whos death sparked World War 1?
The death of the Austrians Archduke Francis Fernand.
What did President Wilson call a "violation of neutral nations right of seas."?
Great Britain's naval blockades.
How much of America were immigrants from Europe?
Around 30 percent of America was immigrants.
What did the Selective Service act do?
The Selective Service act or The Draft required all men 18 to 45 to induct into the armed forces.
Which of the 14 points was most important to President Wilson?
The last point, a general association of nations.
What Article of Versailles did Republican's Senators not like in particular.
Article X.
Why didn't America bring supplies to Germany?
The Naval blockade blocked American ships from entering Germany.
What group used "Hate the Hun" to attack German people?
The group American Protective League.
How many people were prosecuted over the Espionage and Sedition acts?
Around 2,000 people were prosecuted.
How much shipping was lost in April 1917?
900,000 tons of shipping was lost in April of 1917.
Who did President Wilson run against in the election of 1916?
President Wilson ran against Theodore Roosevelt.
How many Americans died on the Lusitania?
Around 128 Americans had drowned on the Lusitania when it was sunk.
What American politician argued to join the war?
Theodore Roosevelt argued to join World War 1.
Where were most Mexicans employed during the migration?
Most Mexicans were employed in the Southwest.
What did Zimmerman offer Mexico?
The territories of, Arizona, Texas and New Mexico.
Who on Congress voted no to join the war?
Robert La Follette and Jeanette Rankin both voted no to join World War 1.
Who commanded the American Expeditionary Force or AEF?
General John J. Pershing.
Who was Jeanette Rankin?
Jeanette Rankin was the first women elected to Congress and actively campaigned against America joining the World War
How many African Americans served in World War 1?
Nearly 400,000 African Americans served in World War 1 in segregated units.
what did the Clayton Antitrust act do?
It protected Unions and factory workers from lawsuits and offered a "square deal"
Where did the Peace Conference in January 1919 take place?
In the Palace of Versailles outside of Paris.
When did America declare war on Germany?
President Wilson declared war in April of 1917.
Why did it bother President Wilson one of the Allied Powers was Russia?
Because Russia was ran by an autocratic czar.
What caused Congresses overwhelming support for the 19th Amendment?
Men leaving for war and woman having to take their jobs.
How many men took back jobs from women and African Americans after the war?
Around 4 million.