Causes and US Entry
Explain how alliances were a cause of World War I
Alliances drew more countries into the conflict between Serbia and Austria-Hungary, making it a world war.
Which battle was the first to include American forces?
The Battle of Belleau Wood
Who was the Serbian Nationalist that assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Gavrilo Princip
How did the Selective Service Act impact American men?
Men 21-30 years old were required to register for the draft.
What did many European countries want after WWI?
To punish Germany
List the 4 MAIN causes of World War I
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, and Nationalism
What was the longest battle of the war?
The Battle of Verdun
Why did some suffragists encourage women to support WWI?
They believed that it would get them the right to vote.
Why did many people get arrested under the sedition and espionage acts?
They made anti-war statements
Which formal document ended the war between Germany and Russia.
The Treaty of Brest Litovsk
What German weapon was used increasingly during WWI?
The U-Boat
What is one of the bloodiest battles in history?
The Battle of the Somme
Which senator led the opposition against the Treaty of Versailles (a strong reservationist)?
Henry Cabot Lodge
What two major problems were happening in America during WWI (beyond war preparation/contributions)
The Red Scare
The 1918 Influenze Epidemic
What was a major reason for Russia's early exit from the war?
Mass casualties
List two reasons for the USA's entry into World War I
The interception of the Zimmerman Telegram
The Russian Revolution
What were two battles fought over waterways during WWI?
The Battle of Mons
First Battle of Ypres
Which man led the Bolshevik Party in their 1917 revolution?
Vladimir Lenin
What were two contributions Americans made on the Homefront to support the war?
Buying Liberty Bonds
Conserving Food
Volunteering
Working in Necessary Fields (manufacturing, farming, etc...)
What prevented the League of Nations from long-term success?
The US never joined it
It did not have a strong military force
What was an ongoing problem the USA faced before joining WWI?
Unrestricted submarine warfare
Why were there so many battles for control over waterways during WWI?
Waterways are extremely important during wartime. They are a source of transportation, a natural barrier, and can provide hygienic relief.
Give one example of a strong internationalist and why they wanted the League of Nations
Woodrow Wilson
He wanted to prevent another world war.
What was the Sedition Act and name a modern action that could be considered illegal under it.
Made it a crime to make false statements about the war, to insult the government, Constitution, military or to disrupt war materials production
Making a social media post about politics with no evidence
Gossiping/talking badly about the government publicly with no evidence, etc...
Name 2 changes seen in the map of Europe after WWI?
Austria and Hungary were separated
Finland added
Russia lost land
Czechoslovakia added
Yugoslavia added