Us History world war 1

Who won the 1916 presidential election?

Woodrow Wilson ("He kept us out of war")

Who was the Republican candidate in 1916?

Charles Evans Hughes

What event started U.S. involvement in WWI?

Unrestricted submarine warfare & Zimmermann Telegram

What was the Lusitania?

British ship sunk by Germany, killing 128 Americans

What was the Zimmermann Telegram?

Germany asked Mexico to join war against U.S.

When did the U.S. declare war?

April 2, 1917

Wilson's quote about WWI?

"War to end all wars" / "Make the world safe for democracy"

What was the Selective Service Act?

Required men 21–30 to register for the draft

How did the U.S. pay for the war?

Raised income tax, sold war bonds

What did the Espionage Act do?

Made it illegal to criticize the government

How did Americans conserve food?

Meatless Mondays, Wheatless Wednesdays, Victory Gardens

What cultural ban happened during the war?

Banned German music and literature

What is a Doughboy?

Nickname for U.S. infantry soldiers in WWI

Name 3 new WWI weapons.

Tanks, poison gas, long-range artillery

Who was Eddie Rickenbacker?

top American fighter ace

How many enemy planes to become an ace?

5

Who led the U.S. forces in Europe?

General John J. Pershing

Name two major battles Americans fought in.

St. Mihiel and Château-Thierry

What did Alvin York do?

Killed 25 Germans, captured 132 soldiers & 35 machine guns

When did WWI end?

November 11, 1918, at 11:00 a.m.

Which country lost the most soldiers?

Russia

Who were the Big Four?

Wilson (USA), Lloyd George (UK), Clemenceau (France), Orlando (Italy)

What were 3 key points of Wilson's 14 Points?

End alliances, reduce arms, League of Nations

What did the Treaty of Versailles force Germany to do?

Accept blame, limit army, pay $33 billion

How did the treaty help cause WWII?

Humiliated Germany and hurt their economy

Who was Henry Cabot Lodge and what did he oppose?

Republican Senator who opposed League of Nations.

Why did Lodge oppose the League of Nations?

Thought it would take away U.S. decision-making power.