Causes of WWI
The assassination of this Austria-Hungarian leader sparked WWI in Europe
Who is... Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
The country that surrendered on November 11, 1918 - officially ending the Great War
What is... Germany?
Wilson's plan to promote global peace and prevent another total war from happening again
What are... the Fourteen Points?
This American passenger ship was sunk by German submarines, inspiring America to enter the War
What is... the Lusitania?
(True or False) During wartime, the government's strict free-market stance allowed manufacturers to continue producing goods at their own will
What is... False?
Austria-Hungary's annexation of Bosnia created tension with this country to its south
What is... Serbia?
Military strategy where two opposing forces dig deep channels in the ground to use as military bunkers, in an attempt to wear the other side down and advance control of land
What is... trench warfare?
Foreign policy stance held by the United States before the war, stating that they would not get involved in any foreign conflicts and instead electing to worry about their own problems at home
What is.. isolationism?
The German note intended for Mexico, asking them to invade the United States to take their focus away from the war in Europe
What is... the Zimmerman Telegram/Note?
Patriotic messaging that promoted war efforts and rallied support for American troops
What is... propaganda?
Germany and England were competing to expand their markets and colonize as much of Africa as possible. This practice is known as...
What is... Imperialism?
An agreement between two nations at war to temporarily cease their fighting
What is... an Armistice?
President Wilson's proposed international organization that would assist in long lasting, global peace
What is... the League of Nations?
Commonly known as the draft, this act of Congress required all men 18 and older to register in a lottery system that would force them to join the military in a time of war
What is... the Selective Service Act?
What the United States aided Allied powers with before formally entering the war themselves (multiple answers - provide at least 2)
What is... money, food, ammunition, weapons, etc.
When war was officially declared, Germany came to the defense of Austria-Hungary, forming this military alliance
What are... the Central Powers?
Treaty that pinned full war responsibility on Germany, along with making them pay reparations, reduce their military size, and forfeit nearly half of their land/territories
Fill in the blank... President Wilson believed it was crucial to enter the war in order to prevent German dominance and preserve global _________
What is... democracy?
Fears of spies and sabotage in the US during the war led to... (Multiple answers - name at least two)
What is... restricted immigration, banned German classes, renaming of German words, repression of free speech, discrimination/violence towards German Americans, etc.
The government reducing domestic production in order to send more materials overseas forced Americans at home to engage in...
What is... rationing?
France, Russia, and Britain (popularly known as the Allies), joined forces in this defensive military pact
What is... Triple Entente?
The meeting of victorious nations after The Great War to discuss appropriate measures to take against the aggressor nations
What is... the Versailles Peace Conference?
Government body that prevented America from joining the League of Nations, despite it being President Wilson's idea
What is... Congress?
Amendment to the United States Constitution that was passed to recognize and thank women for their contribution to the war at home
What is... the Nineteenth Amendment?
Government Board that oversaw war production, fixed prices, and served as a bridge between the war front at home and the war overseas.
What is... the War Industries Board?