World War 1 Test review

What were some of the cause that contributed to the start of WW1?

Militarism, Alliances, Imperalism, Nationalism

What was one significant event that ignited the spark and started WW1?

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

What was the result of the sinking of the Lousitania and the Zimmerman telegram?

Congress declares war

What country was responsible for two events mentioned in #3? How did this change the American opinion of this country?

germany; they thought they was bad.

List new technologies that were introduced during WW1 and how troops overcame them.

Gas mask, Machine guns, Tanks

Idenitfy on the map where trench ware fare occured.

In between France and Germany.

What is a stalemate and why did this occur?

No action can be taken the trenches and machine guns.

Who was the leader of the American troops?

John J. Preshing

Explain why America declared war in 1917 but did not land on site until 1918.

There troops weren’t trained yet.

Describe the effect that the AEF had on arriving at the warfront.

Break through German lines and Counter attack.

What was the Selective Service Act?

A military draft passed during WW1 to engage the military.

What effect did it have on the military?

Woman and African Americans are gonna start working in the factories.

List some economic effects that WW1 had on the U.S.

Increased government debt and increased employment.

What were the Espionage and Sedition Acts preventing?

People from speaking poorly about the government or war effort during WW1.

What constitutional right was this violating?

1st Amendment

What is the message behind the political cartoon?

Citizens can support the war effort  by buying liberty bonds even if they are unstable to enlist in the military.

What was Wilson’s primary goal when he proposed the 14 points?

Wilson hooped to create world peace and prevent future conflicts by creating freedom of the seas, self-determination for nations and the creation of League of Nations.

The Treaty of Versailles officially ended WW1. What were some conditions of the Treaty?

Germany had to accept full responsibility for war.

Why did the U.S. Congress not want to sign Treaty of Versailles?

Revolving around League of Nations.

What is isolationism?

A foreign policy stance where a country prioritizes its own interest and avoids involvement in international affairs, alliances, and conflicts.

Which of the underlined sentences below most applies to American’s constitutional rights?

The Espionage Act in particular prevented people from speaking negatively about the draft.

Name events in chronological order

1. Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary is assassinated.

2. World War 1 begins

3. Lusitania is sunk

4. America declares war

5. Treaty of Versailles is signed.