People
The assassination, or death, of this person was one of the causes of World War I
Name one of the 5 main causes of World War I
Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Imperialism, Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
This harsh treaty led to much suffering for Germany in particular, after the war
Treaty of Versailles
This was encouraged of the American people, throughout the war; they could fight the Central Powers at the dinner table
Conserve food, not waste food
Why did Wilson think the League of Nations was needed, after World War I ?
To prevent another world war from ever happening again
This US President promised to keep the US out of war, but then led the nation to war in 1917
Woodrow Wilson
The Zimmerman Note was from this country to this country, and could have brought the US to war much sooner:
This disease killed more troops than the war itself, mostly in the final year of the war
Spanish influenza/flu
This visual tool was used to get everyone engaged in the war effort, even non-soldiers
Propaganda
Why could nationalism lead to imperialism
Nationalism, extreme love and devotion to your country, could lead a nation to want to conquer other nations in order to expand their country since they view themselves as superior.
This isolationist Republican Senator helped keep the US out of the League of Nations
Republican Sen. Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts
This was the policy of the US towards the war before entering the war in 1917
Neutrality; favoring neither side
This postwar organization was the brainchild of President Wilson, but was never joined by the USA
Give an example of an alliance.
Allies, Central Powers
League of Nations, United Nations
More recently: NATO, USA-Ukraine, USA-Israel
Why was the Treaty of Versailles so harsh on Germany?
The Allies wanted to punish Germany for their role in the war.
This Russian communist led Russia out of the war, leading to Germany having one less enemy to fight
Vladimir Lenin
Name one of the Central Powers in World War I
Germany, Austro-Hungarian Empire, Bulgaria, Ottoman Empire
The war officially ended on this day, also known as Veterans' Day
Veterans' Day celebrated Nov 18 each year
This activity of Germany, got the attention of the USA, in one instance killing over a hundred Americans on the high seas
Unrestricted submarine warfare, u-boat warfare, submarine warfare
This approach to foreign policy was opposed by Wilson during the war and after the war, it was championed by people like Sen. Lodge
Isolationism (the belief that the USA should stay out of foreign affairs)
This US military general at first didn't want the US to fight under the Allies in Europe, but then changed his mind.
General John Pershing
This final battle led to the end of fighting
Battle of Argonne Forest
This word referred to the end of the war, and an end to the fighting; also the line where fighting ended
Armistice
Name one group that filled roles in industry in the USA, during the war
African Americans and women
War is good, and you should fight (Over There)
and
War is awful, and pointless and you shouldn't sacrifice in this way (Dulce et Decorum est)