Causes of WWI
Which nation was considered responsible for starting WWI in Europe?
Germany
True or False: The United States was involved in WWI from the very beginning of the conflict.
False. They remained neutral until 1917.
Observing "Meatless Mondays" and "Wheatless Wednesdays" were efforts to do what?
Ration/Conserve Food
Save food to send to Allies and soldiers overseas
Who was President of the US during WWI? (First and last name!)
Woodrow Wilson
What was the name of the treaty that ended World War I?
Treaty of Versailles
The causes of WWI can be remembered using the acronym MANIA. What does each letter stand for?
(you must have all of them for points!)
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
Assassination
Which side of the war did America fight on in WWI?
Allied Powers/Allies
With Britain, France, Italy, Russia
This is the term used to refer to the people who stay in a country and work while that country's soldiers are fighting a war in a foreign country.
The Homefront/American Homefront
What was the main method used by the US government to raise money to support the war?
Selling Liberty Bonds
14 Points for Peace/14 Points
Germany's use of submarines to attack ships without warning was known as
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
This British ship was carrying American passengers when it was sunk by a German submarine
Why was America experiencing a shortage of workers during WWI AND how did they solve that issue?
Large numbers of men were drafted for military service, so women began working outside of the home to fill the positions that were needed.
What were the names of the TWO laws that made it illegal to oppose the war and government during WWI?
(you must have BOTH for points!)
Espionage Act and Sedition Act
Which part of Wilson's plan was incorporated into the Treaty of Versailles?
The creation of the League of Nations.
Which event is considered to be the immediate cause of World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne)
This message was an effort to enlist Mexican support for Germany if the United States declared war.
The Zimmerman Telegram
During the Great Migration, thousands of African Americans relocated to northern cities because
They wanted to escape racial violence and harsh Jim Crow laws.
Which TWO parts of the US government have to agree in order for America to sign any treaties?
The President and the Senate
This principle, allowing nations to govern themselves, was the basis of many of Wilson's 14 Points.
Self-Determination
Why were alliances considered a major cause of WWI in Europe?
Many powerful nations in Europe had opposing alliances which escalated the war from a small conflict to a world war
Why might some Americans have felt concerned about what was going on in Europe at the start of the war?
America had a large immigrant population with ties to nations involved in the war.
Describe a political, social, AND economic impact of WWI on American society.
Answers will vary. Some examples:
Political - Sales of Liberty Bonds, women served in the military (nurses), military draft called thousands of young men to fight overseas, new laws limited immigration, gov't propaganda in favor of war effort
Social - Women joined the workforce and supported the war effort, Af/Ams relocated during the Great Migration, xenophobia and red scare (immigrants/ communists, race riots/red summer (Af/Ams)
Economic - Liberty bonds and food rationing, women in the workforce, availability of jobs for Af/Ams in northern factories
In the case of Schenck v. United States, what type of speech did the Supreme Court decide is not protected by the First Amendment?
Words that create a "clear and present danger"
Why did the US Senate refuse to ratify (approve) the Treaty of Versailles and join the League of Nations?
They feared that it would endanger the independence of the US and force them to get involved in future European conflicts.