History WW1 Test

back in the trenches

1st main contributing factor that led to WWI

Militarism - Many countries increased their militaries which pushed them into war

Who was Henry Cabot Lodge and what did he oppose

Conservative senator who wanted to keep the US out of the League of Nations because he thought it would infringe upon American authority.

Why did the United States enter WWI

The Zimmermann Note/Telegram and the sinking of the Lusitania.

Why did the sinking of the Lusitania anger Americans

It killed a large number of civilian passengers, including 128 Americans.

What was the immediate cause for the United States to enter WWI

The Zimmermann Note

Who was John J. Pershing and what did he do

The leader of the American Expeditionary Forces. Believed in aggressive combat and stopped the German advance.

What weapon kept soldiers hiding in the trenches

Machine Guns

Which weapon was mostly used to investigate the other side rather than a weapon

Reconnaissance balloon

What was poison gas and how did soldiers protect themselves from it

Toxic chemical vapors are used as weapons to harm or kill enemy soldiers. Soldiers used gas masks to protect themselves.

The combination of machine guns and trenches led to

Stalemates

What was the major goal of Woodrow Wilson’s fourteen points

To ensure lasting peace following World War 1.

After WWI, the United States demonstrated its return to a policy of isolationism by

Not joining the League of Nations

At the start of WWI, Woodrow Wilson tried his best to do what for the United States

Stay out of the war and remain neutral (isolationism)

Why did the U.S. Senate refuse to ratify the Treaty of Versailles

They worried that the League of Nations would rob Congress of power deciding when and where the American military would fight.

How did Isolationism impact the United States

It significantly delayed the US’s entry into WW1.

During WWI why did many African Americans move north

The Great Migration.  There was a labor shortage in northern factories, offering them a chance to escape the oppressive Jim Crow laws & racial violence of the South while pursuing better economic opportunities with higher-paying jobs.

Who was Alvin York and why was he special

Opposed warfare on moral grounds, but eventually decided it was morally ok to fight if the cause was just. Was in the AEF that killed 25 Germans and captured 132 prisoners.

What was the Battle of Argonne, why was it important, and how did the Allies weaken the German Army

A major battle fought during the final stages of WW1, involving American troops against the German army in France. It's considered crucial because it marked a decisive turning point in the war, significantly weakening the German forces. The Allies weakened the German army with constant pressure and were always on the offense.

How did the United States government react to people who tried to express their speech freedom or freedom of the press

Making the Sedition Act and punishing people under that law.

2nd main contributing factor that led to WWI

Alliances - Created a defensive atmosphere and encouraged countries to seek conflict during high tensions

3rd main contributing factor that led to WWI

Imperialism - Some countries extended their territory and increased tension and competition between countries

4th main contributing factor that led to WWI

Nationalism - Many countries felt hostile and superior to other countries and desired to expand their influence creating escalated tensions