SOCIAL
How did the role of women in the workforce change during World War I?
Many women took on jobs traditionally held by men, working in factories, as nurses, and in other critical roles to support the war effort
What was the treaty that came out as a result of World War I?
Treaty of Versailles
The US didn’t get involved until which country started unlawfully attacking US merchant ships?
Germany
What was France and Great Britain’s major goal at the peace treaty conference at the end of the war regarding Germany.
To ensure Germany could not rebuild it's military strength.
What was one of the reasons for polluted air quality, aquatic systems, and transportation routes?
Increased use of trains, ships, and motor vehicles to transport troops
What was the main purpose of propaganda during World War I?
To influence public opinion, boost morale, and encourage enlistment and support for the war effort.
Which amendment granted women the right to vote following their increased involvement in the workplace?
19th amendment
Which event is considered the immediate social catalyst that led to World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary.
Who created the fourteen points?
Woodrow Wilson
What was one consequence of the increased industrial activity in the U.S. during World War I?
Significant air pollution due to higher levels of manufacturing and coal combustion.
What significant social change occurred in the U.S. as a result of African Americans migrating from the South to the North during World War I?
The Great Migration led to increased racial tensions and the growth of African American communities in northern cities.
What marked the start of the Great Depression in the United States?
The Stock Market Crash
What does the M in M.A.I.N stand for?
Militarism
What was the purpose of the Espionage Act of 1917 and the Sedition Act of 1918?
To suppress dissent and criticism of the government's war efforts.
What was the land between two enemy trenches called?
No Man's Land
How did the new weapons and machines in World War I change life afterward?
They led to new inventions that shape modern life including advancements in transportation, communication, and industry.
What organization was established after World War I to promote peace and cooperation between countries?
The League of Nations.
Which social movement in the early 20th century contributed to tensions between European powers?
Nationalism
What ages did the Selective Service Act, an act passed in 1917, that authorized the federal government to raise a national army for the American entry into World War require to register?
Ages 21-30
What were some challenges soldiers faced living in the trenches?
Extreme cold, rain, mud, unsanitary conditions
Wartime propaganda was used to influence men to join the army, but what did it end up influencing in societies?
Influenced public opinion
What was the series of programs designed to bring Americans out of the Great Depression?
The New Deal by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the United States between 1933 and 1938.
How did the Zimmerman Telegram influence U.S. entry into World War I?
It revealed a proposed military alliance between Mexico and Germany
Why did the 18th Amendment apply to American troops fighting in WW1?
Maintained morale among the troops which was essential during wartime.
What was one of the reasons for polluted air quality, aquatic systems, and transportation routes?
Increased use of trains, ships, and motor vehicles to transport troops