WWI Test USH

What does the term armistice mean?

An agreement to stop fighting

When was the armistice that ended World War I signed?

November 11, 1918

What does neutrality mean during a war?

Taking no sides in the conflict

What is propaganda?

Information used to influence opinions

What was rationing during World War I?

Limiting access to certain goods

What were German U-boats used for?

Sinking enemy ships

What did unrestricted submarine warfare mean for Germany?

Sink all ships in war zones

Which assassination sparked the beginning of World War I?

Archduke Franz Ferdinand

What was the MAIN cause of World War I related to military buildup?

Militarism

How did alliances increase tensions in Europe before World War I?

Nations pledged to protect each other

Why did the United States have strong economic ties to the Allies?

The U.S. traded heavily with them

What happened to the Lusitania in 1915?

It was attacked by a U-boat

What did the Zimmermann Telegram encourage Mexico to do?

Attack the United States

Who commanded the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) in Europe?

John J. Pershing

What law required men to register for the draft during World War I?

Selective Service Act

What was the purpose of the Committee on Public Information?

To use propaganda to support the war

Which group moved north during the Great Migration?

African Americans

What were the Harlem Hellfighters best known for?

Exceptional bravery in combat

What idea was included in Wilson's Fourteen Points?

Self-determination

What was a long-term effect of World War I?

The rise of dictators and World War II

Why did unrestricted submarine warfare increase tensions between Germany and the United States?

It threatened U.S. trade and American lives

How did the Espionage and Sedition Acts affect civil liberties in the United States during World War I?

They limited criticism of the government and the war

Why did the U.S. Senate oppose joining the League of Nations?

It would require the U.S. to defend other nations

How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to World War II?

It punished Germany harshly, creating resentment

How did World War I change the role of the federal government in the United States?

The government gained more power over industry and daily life

What type of warfare was MOST associated with the stalemate on the Western Front?

Trench warfare

What role did Herbert Hoover play during World War I?

Head of the U.S. Food Administration

Why were the Harlem Hellfighters significant during World War I?

They showed the bravery of African American soldiers despite segregation

What best describes the United States' foreign policy after World War I?

The U.S. returned to a policy of isolationism

What factor explains why the United States did NOT join the League of Nations after World War I?

Fear that it would pull the U.S. into future wars