What was the U.S.’s initial position on WWI?
Neutral, to avoid involvement in European conflicts.
True or False: The U.S. signed the Treaty of Versailles.
False.
Fill in the blank: The Treaty of Versailles blamed ________ for starting the war.
Germany.
Define imperialism as it relates to WWI.
The competition among nations to claim new territories, increasing tensions.
How did women contribute to the war effort?
They worked as nurses, in factories, on farms, and in other traditionally male roles.
What effect did WWI have on minorities in the U.S.?
Increased job opportunities as men went to war.
Why did the U.S. Senate reject the Treaty of Versailles?
Concerns that the League of Nations would limit U.S. sovereignty.
Fill in the blank: WWI lasted from ________ to ________.
1914 - 1918
What was the Triple Entente?
The alliance of France, Britain, and Russia before WWI.
What role did alliances play in turning WWI into a global conflict?
Alliances forced countries to defend each other, drawing multiple nations into the war.
True or False: Nationalism played no role in starting WWI.
False
What were victory gardens?
Home gardens where civilians grew food to supplement rations during the war.
The Selective Service Act required men aged ________ to ________ to register for the draft.
21 to 30 (later 18 to 45)
List three major technological advancements of WWI.
Machine guns, tanks, poison gas.
Fill in the blank: The assassination of Archduke ________ ________ was the event that sparked World War I.
Franz Ferdinand
Who were the Allied Powers?
France, Britain, Russia, and later the U.S.
What were Wilson’s Fourteen Points?
A plan for peace, including self-determination and the formation of the League of Nations.
What role did propaganda play during WWI?
It encouraged patriotism and support for the war effort.
What was the League of Nations?
An international organization formed to prevent future conflicts.
What was rationing?
Limiting the consumption of certain goods to support the war effort.
What was trench warfare?
A type of combat where soldiers fought from deep trenches.
Why were the Espionage and Sedition Acts controversial?
They limited free speech by making it illegal to criticize the government or war effort.
Why did Austria-Hungary declare war on Serbia?
Because a Serbian nationalist assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What was the Zimmermann Telegram
A secret message from Germany urging Mexico to join the war against the U.S.