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Explain why/how WW1 was fought differently than any other previous war.

Powerful weapons and vehicles on land, air, and sea, as well as chemical weapons were used in WW1

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Name of the British cruise ship that was sunk by a German U-boat

Lusitania

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What is the significance of the Lusitania sinking to the US joining WW1?

159 Americans were killed in the sinking. The US joined to war to avenge their deaths.

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What was the Selective Service Act?

The act required all men from age 21-30 to register for the draft.

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What was the Zimmerman Telegram?

It was a telegram from Germany trying to convince Mexico to ally with Germany against the US in exchange for Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.

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Explain how women's roles changed during the war.

Women went from taking care of the home and children to working in factories, offices, farms, and nurses in the army

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What was President Woodrow Wilson's speech called?

Fourteen Points

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What was the purpose of President Woodrow Wilson's speech?

To outline a plan for lasting peace and an end to WW1

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The ____ and _____ navies were blocking the German ports, causing their economy to collapse and their citizens to starve.

Britain, US

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What day did Germany and the Allies agree to end fighting?

November 11, 1918

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What was the treaty that officially ended the way in 1919?

Treaty of Versailles

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What is the League of Nations?

They helped rebuild Europe after the war. It is a group of governments that strived to prevent future wars and protect nations.

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