People
This man was president of the United States during World War 1.
Woodrow Wilson
True or False: World War 1 lasted from 1914 to 1918 and the United States was involved from 1915 to 1918.
False: The United States entered World War 1 in 1917.
Name one of the United States' allies in World War 1.
France, UK/Great Britain, Russia (were the main three)
What was the Great Migration and how did it relate to World War 1?
Millions of African Americans leaving the South for better opportunity and to get away from Jim Crow Laws and extreme racism in the South.
Freedom of Speech is protected by which amendment in the U.S. Constitution?
1st
Which group of soldiers had the nickname "doughboys" during World War 1?
U.S. Soldiers (because of their white belts)
What is the name of the ocean liner (ship) that was sunk by a German U-boat that killed more than 100 U.S. citizens.
Lusitania
What country did Zimmerman try to get to attack the United States so the U.S. would not go to Europe?
Mexico
What were the marketing messages that aimed to get people to enlist in the military and/or do their part to help the war effort called?
Propaganda
What is the name of the ocean liner (ship) that was sunk by a German U-boat that killed more than 100 U.S. citizens.
Lusitania
This person was assassinated by a Serbian in Sarajevo, Bosnia. World War 1 began after this incident.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What type of "warfare" was used in World War 1 when soldiers dug tunnels in the ground?
Trench Warfare
What continent was World War 1 fought on?
Europe
What was life like for immigrants in the United States during the war?
In many situations immigrants were mistreated and disrespected, especially German immigrants. Many places stopped teaching the German language, listening to German music, saying German words, etc.
What country was forced to take blame and pay reparations for World War 1?
Germany
What is the name of the former German Secretary of Foreign Affairs that sent a telegram that attempted to get another country to attack the United States?
(Arthur) Zimmerman
How did the alliance system contribute to the outbreak of World War I?
The alliance system created a chain reaction, with each country being drawn into the conflict to defend its allies.
Name one of Germany's allies in World War 1.
Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire
How did World War 1 effect women's role(s) at home?
Women were asked to work in factories and help produce for soldiers at war and people at home.
What day did World War 1 officially in?
11/11/11
This man was a popular Socialist in the United States, ran for president several times, and was arrested under the Sedition/Espionage Act. (We've talked about him in previous units)
Eugene V. Debs
How did the Treaty of Versailles play a role in World War 2
It's terms punished Germany harshly. The economy collapsed, the government lost power, the military was weak, and the Germans were angry.
What was the impact of the United States joining the Allies in World War 1?
The United States brought fresh energy to the war and helped turned the war in favor of the Allies.
What were the Espionage and Sedition Acts and how did they affect American citizens?
They aimed to stop activities that were considered disloyal or dangerous to the United States. Some people felt it restricted the 1st Amendment Freedom of Speech.
What was the role of Imperialism in causing World War 1?
Countries were fighting/competing over land to colonize. They powerful countries were wanting to expand their reach/influence as much as they could.