AICE US QUIZ #6

Who were the Allies of the United States?

England, France, and Russia.

What countries made up the Central Powers?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Bulgaria.

Why did German submarines (U-boats) sink other ships during WW1?

To prevent the Allied powers from receiving vital war supplies, food, and fuel.

What were the traditional causes of WWI?

M.A.I.N

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

Why did the United States side with England and France during WW1?

Because of democracy and because they had a similar background.

What happened to most African Americans during WW1?

They were segregated.

What things influenced the United States into fighting in WW1?

• Sinking of Ally ships by Germans

• Democracy (cultural ties to Allied Powers)

• Zimmermann Telegram

What is the Great Migration?

The movement of millions of African Americans from the South to the North.

• Blacks were done with racial violence.

• Moved to Chicago, NY, and Detroit.

• WW1 increased black migration due to workers being needed in factories for war supplies.

The Harlem Hellfighters were a group of African American soldiers under which country?

France.

What is propaganda?

The deliberate spread of information to influence public opinion.

What is rationing?

Controlling the amount of a good that can be purchased or used during a given period.

What are Civil Liberties? What limited them during WW1?

Are fundamental rights and freedoms protected by the US Constitution.

Were limited in WW1 by:

• Espionage Act: No spying, mail gets checked.

• Sedition Act: No creating revolts

• Schenck v. U.S: Ruled that speech could be restricted during wartime if it presented danger to the country.

Beginning causes of WW1?

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Austria-Hungary blamed Serbia for the murder and issued a harsh ultimatum. Serbia didn’t meet their demands, so Austria-Hungary declared war.