Alliance Systems
Name the two major alliance groups during WWI.
The Allied Powers (The Triple Entente) and the Central Powers (The Triple Alliance)
What type of weapon, first used in WWI, required soldiers to wear gas masks for protection?
Chemical Weapons (Gas)
What famous poster featuring a man in a top hat and white beard pointed at viewers with the message "I Want YOU for the U.S. Army"?
Uncle Sam
What does "MAIN" stand for as the four main causes of WWI?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
What does "mobilize" mean in the context of war?
To prepare and organize troops and resources for active military service.
Which countries were the three main members of the Central Powers?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire
What armored vehicle was introduced during WWI to cross trenches and rough terrain?
Tanks
What was the Selective Service Act of 1917?
A law requiring men between the ages of 21 and 30 (later 18 to 45) to register for the military draft.
What event sparked the beginning of WWI?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary
What was "shell shock"?
A psychological condition caused by the stress of war, leading to symptoms like anxiety, nightmares, and tremors (now known as PTSD).
What is an alliance?
An agreement between countries to support each other, often in times of war.
Which naval weapon used by Germany to sink Allied ships played a role in the U.S. joining the war?
U-Boats (Submarines)
What humanitarian organization provided nurses, medical supplies, and disaster relief during WWI?
The American Red Cross
Which two countries were the first to declare war on each other at the start of WWI?
Austria-Hungary and Serbia
What is "no man's land"?
The dangerous, unoccupied area between opposing trenches on the battlefield.
Which countries were the three main members of the Allied Powers at the start of WWI?
France, Britain, and Russia
What was the main purpose of machine guns in WWI?
To provide rapid, continuous fire, making it difficult for enemy soldiers to advance across "no man's land."
How did Americans practice food rationing during WWI?
Meatless Mondays, Gardening, etc.
In what month and year was the US entry into WWI?
April 1917
What does the term "total war" mean?
A war that requires the complete mobilization of society's resources, including civilians and the economy, to support the military effort.
Which country's neutrality was violated when Germany entered through their borders to invade France?
Belgium
Name one technological advancement in communication that was used to coordinate military actions in WWI.
Radio or Telegraph
Which branch of the military did women like Joy Bright Hancock join as radio operators, stenographers, nurses, messengers, and chauffeurs?
How did imperialism contribute to the causes of WWI?
Competition for territories created tensions between European powers and increased the likelihood of conflict.
What is "propaganda" and how was it used during WWI?
Propaganda is information, often biased or misleading, used to influence public opinion and encourage support for the war effort.