WW1 Unit Review

What are the main causes of WWI represented by the acronym MANIA?

Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Imperialism, Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand.

Fill in the blank: The Triple Entente consisted of France, Great Britain, and __________.

Russia.

Vocabulary: Schlieffen Plan

Germany's strategy to quickly defeat France while Russia was mobilizing.

Question: What event is often seen as the immediate cause of WWI?

The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand.

Fill in the blank: Austria-Hungary annexed __________ and __________, which heightened tensions in Europe.

Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Question: What did the Zimmerman Telegram propose?

A military alliance between Germany and Mexico if the U.S. entered WWI.

Vocabulary: Lusitania Incident

The sinking of a British ocean liner by a German U-boat, which outraged the U.S.

Question: Who was the leader of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) during WWI?

General John J. Pershing.

Fill in the blank: Germany, Austria-Hungary, and __________ formed the Triple Alliance.

Italy.

Vocabulary: U-Boat Warfare

German submarines used to disrupt Allied shipping during WWI.

Question: What was the main goal of the War Industries Board during WWI?

To reorganize industry to maximize profits for the war effort.

Fill in the blank: The____________ Act of 1917 allowed for the drafting of men aged 20 to 31.

Selective Service Act.

Question: Which major battle halted the German advance towards Paris?

Battle of Belleau Wood.

Vocabulary: League of Nations

An international organization founded after WWI to promote world stability.

Fill in the blank: The Treaty of Versailles forced Germany to accept full __________ for the war.

Responsibility.

Question: What was the main purpose of Wilson's Fourteen Points?

To remake international order and promote lasting peace after WWI.

Vocabulary: Espionage Act

A law that prohibited interference with military operations or recruitment.

Fill in the blank: The __________ Amendment banned the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages.

18th.

Question: What country did the U.S. enter into conflict with due to the Zimmerman Telegram?

Germany.

Vocabulary: National War Labor Board

A board established to resolve labor disputes and improve conditions during WWI.

Question: What was a significant consequence of the American reaction to the Lusitania Incident?

Outrage against Germany and increased support for entering the war.

Fill in the blank: The __________ Conference began on January 18, 1919, to discuss peace terms after WWI.

Paris Peace.

Vocabulary: Armistice

A formal agreement to stop fighting, signed on November 11, 1918.

Question: How did the American public generally view the Allies before the U.S. entered WWI?

They sympathized with the Allies due to cultural and economic ties.

Fill in the blank: The __________ contributed to strained U.S.-Mexico relations during WWI.

Zimmerman Telegram.

Vocabulary: Chemical Warfare

The use of harmful chemical agents, such as chlorine and mustard gas, during WWI.

Question: Which major battle on the Eastern Front resulted in significant Russian losses?

Battle of Tannenberg.

Fill in the blank: The group of U.S. Senators opposing the Treaty of Versailles without changes were known as __________.

Reservations.

Vocabulary: Prohibition Act

Legislation that banned the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages during WWI.

Question: What was the official slogan of Woodrow Wilson during the 1916 election?

‘He Kept Us Out of War’.

Fill in the blank: The __________ Plan involved a quick strike against France, going through Belgium.

Schlieffen.

Question: Who were the members of the Big Four at the Paris Peace Conference?

US, France, Great Britain, and Italy.

Vocabulary: Food Administration

Agency that increased agricultural production and supervised food distribution during WWI.