WW1

What sparked the beginning of World War I?

The assassination of the heir to the throne of the Austrian Empire.

What year did the United States enter World War I?

The United States entered World War I in April 1917.

What was the name of the British liner sunk by a German U-boat that carried American passengers?

The Lusitania.

What did Germany offer Mexico in the Zimmermann Telegram?

Germany offered to return territory that Mexico lost to the U.S. if they allied with Germany against the U.S.

What was the Sussex Pledge?

A pledge by Germany in 1916 not to sink passenger ships without warning.

What were the main Central Powers in World War I?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire.

What were the major Allied Powers during World War I?

The United Kingdom, France, Russia, and the United States.

How did President Wilson justify the U.S. involvement in World War I?

He claimed that involvement was necessary to make the world safe for democracy.

What was the Treaty of Versailles?

A treaty that forced Germany to accept blame for the war and pay heavy reparations.

What was a significant factor that contributed to the economic burden in Germany after World War I?

Heavy reparations mandated by the Treaty of Versailles.

What was the League of Nations?

An international organization founded as part of the Treaty of Versailles to preserve peace and prevent war.

Why did the U.S. not join the League of Nations?

The U.S. favored isolationism and was hesitant to risk American lives by joining military commitments.

What was Article 22 of the League of Nations covenant?

It involved the redrawing of Europe’s map and the mandates for territories controlled by winning powers after WWI.

What was a consequence of the Treaty of Versailles in relation to Adolf Hitler?

The harsh terms of the treaty contributed to economic hardship in Germany, which Hitler exploited to gain support.

What was the primary reason for U.S. isolationism in the post-WWI period?

The desire to avoid entanglement in European politics and military actions.