7.5-7.6 Test Review

When did World War I start and when did the U.S. join?

World War I started in 1914 and the U.S. joined in 1917.

What were the main powers involved in World War I?

The Allied Powers included Great Britain, France, and Russia, while the Central Powers included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire.

What does nationalism mean in the context of the causes of WWI?

Nationalism is pride in one's country, which contributed to the tensions leading to the war.

What is militarism?

Militarism refers to the buildup of weapons and military forces.

What were alliances in WWI?

Alliances were agreements between countries to support each other in case of an attack.

What does imperialism mean?

Imperialism is the competition among countries for land and colonies.

What economic changes did the U.S. experience during WWI?

The U.S. experienced a recession in 1914 but saw an economic boom during WWI.

What was the Sussex Pledge?

The Sussex Pledge was Germany's promise not to sink passenger ships, which they later broke.

What caused Russia to exit World War I?

Russia exited WWI due to the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917, which led to a communist takeover.

List reasons for the U.S. entering WWI in 1917.

Reasons included German submarine attacks, the Lusitania outrage, economic ties with Allies, and continued unrestricted submarine warfare.

Who was Woodrow Wilson?

Woodrow Wilson was the U.S. President during World War I.

What was the Committee on Public Information?

Led by George Creel, it used propaganda like posters and speeches to build support for WWI.

What was the Espionage Act of 1917?

The Espionage Act punished anti-war actions.

What was the Sedition Act of 1918?

The Sedition Act made it illegal to criticize the government or the war.

What was the Great Migration?

The Great Migration was the movement of African Americans to Northern cities for jobs during WWI.

What caused post-war economic problems in the U.S.?

Post-war problems included unemployment from soldiers returning home, inflation, and a recession in 1921.

What was the Red Scare?

The Red Scare was the fear of communism following the Russian Revolution.

What were the Palmer Raids?

Mass arrests of suspected radicals led by Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer.

What happened during the labor strikes of 1919?

Workers demanded higher wages, leading to strikes in several cities, which the government intervened to stop.

What was the Tulsa Race Massacre?

The Tulsa Race Massacre in 1921 targeted the Black community known as 'Black Wall Street,' resulting in significant destruction.

What was the big idea after WWI regarding American society?

After WWI, the U.S. faced economic problems, fear of communism, labor strikes, and racial violence, contrary to expectations of peace and stability.