Causes
What were the 4 MAIN causes of WWI?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
In what year did the U.S.A. choose to enter World War I?
1917
What term describes Native Americans who communicated secret information with each other using their native language?
Code Talkers
Which Battle's nickname was “Race to the Sea”
The First Battle of Ypres
Why was President Woodrow Wilson originally against European countries' treaty terms?
He felt they were being too harsh on Germany
How did Alliances cause World War I?
When one country declared war, its allies were obligated to join too. It meant that a small war quickly turned into a big war.
Which ship sank in 1915 and is considered an early motivation for the U.S.A.'s choice to join World War I?
RMS Lusitania
Why did many Black American men choose to join French Battalions?
French Battalions often treated them better. They were given low-level jobs or immediately sent to the front lines (dangerous situations) in the American military.
Which Battle was the last of the “Battles of the Frontier”
The Battle of Mons
Why did President Wilson want a “peace without victory”
Victory implies that there is a loser. He worried that labeling the Central Powers as losers and punishing Germany would ultimately lead to malice and possibly cause another conflict.
How did Imperialism cause World War I?
All countries were racing to build a powerful empire. The competition caused global tension that made small conflicts into bigger ones.
Why did the Russian Revolution motivate the U.S.A. to join WWI?
When the monarchy in Russia was overthrown, the U.S.A. could justify joining the Allied forces because they would not be allies with an absolute monarch.
Name 3 ways that women could contribute to the war effort as a housewife.
Buying war bonds, rationing, volunteering.
What 2 military forces fought each other in many of the early battles of World War I?
British Expeditionary Force and the German Military
What were the 3 terms of the WWI Armistice?
Germany was required to demilitarize
Germany had to evacuate France, Belgium, and Alsace-Lorraine
Germany had to release all prisoners of war and interned civilians immediately
How did Militarism cause World War I?
All countries were trying to build the biggest, strongest military. This growth meant that there was pressure to prove their strength, creating a higher likelihood that small conflicts would turn into a war.
What was the Zimmermann Telegram?
A message from Germany’s foreign minister, Arthur Zimmerman, to Mexico that proposed having Mexico join the war on the side of the Central Powers and, in exchange, they would help Mexico “reconquer” New Mexico, Texas and Arizona.
What common reason did women, Native Americans, and Black Americans have for joining the war effort?
They wanted to be treated better in American society/earn equal rights.
Name 2 waterways that were fought over during World War I?
English Channel
The Mons-Conde Canal
North Sea
What did Strong Reservationists believe about the League of Nations?
Concerned about the ability of the League to control American armament and troops.
They wanted more changes to the Treaty to protect American interests.
They thought League decisions should be considered “suggestions,” otherwise it would threaten American sovereignty.
How did Nationalism cause World War I?
Nationalism meant that people had great pride in their country. When Bosnia showed a lack of pride in Austria-Hungary, because they wanted to be independent, the conflict escalated to violence.
What were the Sedition and Espionage Acts (2 definitions)?
Sedition Act (1918) - Made it a crime to make false statements about the war, to insult the government, Constitution, military or to disrupt war materials production.
Espionage Act (1917) - Made it a crime for someone to share information that would undermine the US military efforts
Which piece of legislation required men between the ages of 21-30 to register for the United States military draft?
The Selective Service Act
Why did battles using trench warfare often result in many casualties but minimal gains
Soldiers had to cross "No Man's Land" which made them vulnerable to enemy fire.
What are 3 goals that Wilson had to maintain a peaceful post-war world
End secret international agreements
Freedom of seas
Free trade
Self-determination for minority groups in Europe