Causes
The buildup of armies, navies, and weapons by European nations before WWI is an example of this cause.
What is militarism?
Americans were encouraged to buy these to help fund the war effort.
What are Liberty Bonds?
These armored vehicles were introduced in WWI to help break through enemy lines and cross difficult terrain.This weapon can fire over one hundred rounds (bullets) in less than a minute
What are tanks?
In August 1914, Germany won a decisive victory against Russia in this battle on the Eastern Front.
What is the Battle of Tannenberg?
This General was placed in charge of all Americans in Europe.
Who is Pershing?
Agreements between countries to protect and support each other, like the Triple Entente and Triple Alliance, are examples of this cause.
What is alliances?
This woman lead the crusade for equal rights and was arrested during the war. She would lead a hunger strike and eventually argue with President Wilson over a Constitutional Amendment.
Who is Alice Paul?
In September 1914, this battle stopped the German advance into France and led to trench warfare.
What is the First Battle of the Marne?
U.S. Marines earned the nickname "Devil Dogs" for their fierce fighting in this June 1918 battle.
What is the Battle of Belleau Wood
The competition for colonies and resources, especially in Africa and Asia, increased tensions between European powers, leading to this cause.
What is imperialism?
These controversial laws limited free speech by making it illegal to criticize the government or the war effort.
What are the Espionage and Sedition Acts?
This dangerous area between enemy trenches was filled with barbed wire, craters, and gunfire.
What is No Mans Land?
This 1916 battle is infamous for its high casualties, including over 57,000 British soldiers on the first day alone.
What is the Battle of the Somme
This was the nickname given to the all African American unit from New York that proved they were capable of being great soldiers.
Who were the Harlem Hellfighters?
The belief that one’s country is superior and the desire for independence by ethnic groups, such as the Slavs in the Balkans, is an example of this cause.
What is nationalism?
This organization used propaganda, posters, and speeches to encourage Americans to support the war.
What is the Committee on Public Information?
These massive guns could fire explosive shells over long distances, devastating enemy lines.
What is artillery?
The Allies attempted to open a new front in the war by landing on this Turkish peninsula in 1915, but the campaign ended in failure and the deaths of a lot of ANZAC troops.
What is the Battle of Gallipoli
This Commander was put in charge of tanks and discovered their advantages during the war.
Who is Patton?
These were the two sides that fought during WWI.
What are the Allied powers and the Central Powers?
This 1917 law required American men between 21 and 30 to register for the military Draft.
What is the Selective Service Act?
Germany’s strategy to quickly defeat France before turning to fight Russia was called this.
What is The Schlieffen Plan.
Fought in 1916, this was one of the longest and bloodiest battles of WWI, lasting nearly 10 months. The French held the city and it became their battle cry.
What is the Battle of Verdun?
This September 1918 battle was the first major offensive led by American forces under General Pershing.
What is the Battle of Saint-Mihiel