World War 1 Quiz

During World War I, what was the purpose of the Committee on Public Information?

Provided propaganda in favor of the war

What was Germany's most effective naval strategy during World War I?

U-boats

What was significant about the Sacco and Vanzetti case?

Made Americans feel that Communism was closer than they realized

What slogan was associated with Warren Harding's 1920 presidential campaign?

A Return to Normalcy

What did the U.S. do after declaring war in World War I?

Passed laws to seek out spies and prevent sabotage

What happened to female industrial workers during World War I?

They entered factory jobs but did not receive equal pay to men

What was the U.S. policy early in World War I?

Declared neutrality but favored the Allies

What was the nickname for American soldiers in World War I?

Doughboys

What was pacifism during World War I?

Encouragement to stay out of the war

What resulted from the end of World War I?

The Fourteen Points and the League of Nations

What happened to Black Wall Street?

It was bombed and raided by angry white people

What happened to Woodrow Wilson's promise to keep America out of World War I?

It was broken just a year later

What resources did President Wilson believe needed government control during the war?

Food and fuel

What impact did the American Expeditionary Forces have?

They immediately made an impact when they arrived in Europe

What was the result of the Bolshevik Revolution?

It created the Soviet Union and made socialism a reality

What invention helped troops overcome trench warfare?

Tanks

What new technology helped spy on troop movements during World War I?

Airplanes

What caused the Great Migration?

Industrial job opportunities in Northern cities

What did the Selective Service Act do?

Drafted young men into military service

What was the impact of the Spanish Flu?

It killed millions during the war

What was a major economic challenge after World War I?

Putting veterans back to work

How long was American military involvement in World War I?

Very short compared to most other countries

Why did the Ku Klux Klan rise again after World War I?

Black soldiers returned home seeking equality

What were the Palmer Raids?

America's response to fears of Communism at home

Who regulated industrial production during World War I?

The War Industries Board

Why didn't the United States trade much with Germany early in the war?

Germany was blockaded by the Allies

How were many German Americans treated during World War I?

Some were arrested and sent to camps

What effect did the Lusitania sinking and Zimmermann Note have?

They increased support for entering the war

Why did the League of Nations fail?

It was created to keep peace and prevent another war but failed to do so

What were Wilson's Fourteen Points?

A peace plan that included Germany in the negotiations