Who Am I?
I was the president of the United States, who decided in 1917, to join the war with the Allies
Woodrow Wilson
Germans used _________, in an attempt to get around British naval blockades.
u-boats
Trench Warfare came about due to a lack of soldiers and money.
False; came about because of new weaponry
a feeling of intense pride in one's country
nationalism
What is the "red scare" and how did it come about after the war?
distrust in immigrants/foreign travelers, worrying that they were bringing ideas of communism. Came about because of the Russian revolution.
I was assassinated by a Bosnian revolutionary, Gavrilo Princip, ultimately creating the spark that started the war
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
In the trenches, soldiers built __________, as a way to try and keep their feet dry and prevent trench foot.
duckboards
After the end of the war, the economy in the United States was booming, and inflation was at an all time low.
False; inflation increased nearly 15%
repayment for damages caused during war
reparations
Explain two reasons that caused the United States to ultimately decide to join the war and side with the allies
-Zimmerman telegram
-Sinking of the Lusitania
-Germany engaging in un-restricted submarine warfare
I am an alliance made up of three countries- Great Britain, France, and Russia
Triple Entente
In order to win the war at sea, American Admiral William S. Sims, proposed that naval forces use __________, in order to be escorted safely across the sea.
convoys
The Central Powers, also known as the Triple Alliance, wascmade up of Germany, Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire.
True
information intended to influence an opinion
propaganda
How does the acronym MAIN help us understand start of World War 1?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
I am the leader of the Bolsheviks, that overthrew the Russian government and created a communist government.
Vladimir Lenin
During the battle of _______________________, U.S. troops led by general Pershing, eventually shattered German defenses and opened a hole in German lines.
Meuse-Argonne
Palmer's raids were intended to capture communist spies living in the United States.
True
spying in order to acquire secret government information
Espionage
Explain what happened under the Sedition Act of 1918, and why it was controversial under the Constitution
Made it illegal to talk negatively about the war/government; some people believed it infringed on free speech
I was the secretary of the Food Administration during the war, an encouraged civilians to ration their food, plant victory gardens, and participate in Meatless Tuesdays
Herbert Hoover
America developed a new system of conscription, known as _______________, in which draftees were sent in front of a local draft board to determine who would be forced to serve, and who would be exempt.
selective service
During the Boston Police Strike, nearly 75% of the police force walked off the job, forcing the governor to cave to their demands and increase their wages.
False; they were all fired and replaced
idea that people who belong to a nation, should have their own government
self-determination
What were three consequences that Germany was forced to face when entering into peace terms under the Treaty of Versailles?
-limits on army size
-territorial loss
-accept fault/blame
-surrenders all overseas colonies
-pay reparations of over $30billion
I was the republican candidate nominee in the 1920 election, and ultimately became president under the promise of bringing our country back to a level of "normalcy" after the war
Warren G. Harding
In order to pay for the war, the United States government started using propaganda to promote the sale of _______________.
Liberty or Victory Bonds
In 1908 Russia annexed Bosnia, triggering anger from Serbia and ultimately demonstrating that Russia did not respect the self-determination of the Slavic people
False; Austria-Hungary
a ceasefire, or temporary agreement to stop fighting
armistice
-A group of nations dedicated to the prevention of future wars/foreign aggression. The United States no longer wanted to be a part of Imperialism and reformation. Harding vowed to go back to days before the Progressive Era