Road to War
Who was assassinated right before the war?
Franz Ferdinand
Germany's one hope for challenging the British navy was what new weapon?
The U-Boat
Wilson at first opposed preparedness, but changed his mind in late _________
1915
Who won the Election of 1916?
Wilson
List the Allied Powers
Great Britain, France, Russia
Germany announced a blockade of its own around the British Isles. What did they call it?
The "war zone"
In June of 1916 what act did Congress finally pass?
National Defense Act
Charles Evans Hughes became a candidate for which party?
The Republican Party
List the Central Powers
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empires of Turkey
What were people warned about if their ships came into the "war zone"?
They were warned any ship risked being sunk by German submarines.
Wilson went on a nation-wide speaking tour to promote ___________.
Preparedness
What campaign slogan did the Democrats adopt?
"He Kept Us Out of War"
What was one of the causes for the U.S. entry into War?
Zimmerman Telegram
Germany decided in early January 1917 to resume ___________ submarine warfare.
Even pro-war advocates understood the U.S. military was hopelessly _____________ for a major war
Unprepared.
Wilson's chances for reelection did not seem strong after __________ rejoined the Republicans
Roosevelt
True or False: The Russian Revolution was a cause for the U.S. entry into War.
True.
Germany announced a blockade around _______ Isles
British
The regular army was increased to ___________
175,000
Wilson won the 1916 election largely due to what?
The split between Conservative Republicans and the Progressive Party