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Causes of the War
Trench Warfare
Changes created by WWI
US Experience
End of the War
100
The assassination of this man was the immediate spark that led to WWI
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
100
This refers to the area between the two enemy trenches
No Mans Land
100
This new type of weapon was used heavily in WWI and was characterized by rapid fire bullets
Machine Gun
100
He was President during WWI and is famous for advocating for "peace without victory" and going to war to "make the world safe for democracy"
Woodrow Wilson
100
This is the name of the controversial Treaty that was signed after WWI
Versailles Treaty
200
This is the name of the note that was sent from Germany to Mexico in an attempt to get Mexico involved in WWI against the US. It was one of the causes of US entry into WWI
Zimmerman Telegram
200
This term means that soldiers were leaving the trenches in an attempt to attack the other enemy trench
"Over-the-top"
200
Because of this new technology used in WWI, soldiers had to wear masks to protect themselves from its harmful effects
Poison Gas
200
The Selective Service Act passed in WWI instituted the -----. As a result of this, this influential court case -----protested the draft. The ruling of the Court said that anything that leads to "clear and present danger" is not protected, therefore speaking out against the draft was illegal.
Draft; Schenck vs. United States
200
What happened on November 11, 1918? Why is this day significant
Armistice Day; Veterans Day
300
This British passenger liner was sunk by Uboat warfare and contained nearly 200 American passengers
Lusitania
300
This term refers to what happens in trench warfare when neither side can gain an advantage
Stalemate
300
What was the Bolshevik Revolution and why was is significant to WWI
Communist Revolution in Russia; took Russia out of the war
300
This Committee used Propaganda to portray the Germans as evil and encouraged Americans to join the War effort
Committee on Public Information
300
The United States did not sign the Versailles Treaty largely because it contained this:
League of Nations
400
Describe Uboat Warfare
unrestricted submarine warfare; used by the Germans to attack merchant and passenger liners
400
Describe injuries that resulted from Trench warfare
Trench Foot, Trench Fever, Poison gas illnesses, Trench rats bring diseases, etc
400
These "acts" made it illegal to speak out against the government, especially during time of war.
Espionage and Sedition Acts
400
How did the court case Schenck vs. United States impact Americans during WWI
"clear and present danger;" said that you couldn't speak out against the government
400
Explain why the Versailles Treaty ultimately lead to WWII
War Guilt Clause blamed Germany, Reparations payments, reduction of military, etc
500
List three long term causes of WWI. (Hint: 3 of them can end in "ism")
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
500
Describe what an "artillery barrage" is
Used before the actual trench warfare to "soften up the enemy"
500
Explain how WWI was a "global war"
Countries all over the globe participated. Example: Europe, United States, British colonies (australia), Middle east, etc
500
Explain how propaganda was used in America during WWI
Hate all things German, Support the war effort in every way. (buy war bonds, rations, etc)
500
What were 3 things Wilson advocated for in his 14 points?
Abolish secret treaties, freedom of the seas, self-determination, League of Nations, reduce military, etc