What was the Bryce report?

collection of exaggerated stories commissioned by the British government.

What did Germany promise Mexico in the Zimmerman Note?

Help Mexico regain territory in the U.S

How did Germany and its U-Boats violate international laws?

by attacking merchant ships without letting passengers flee to safety

Why were American citizens initially pleased with Wilson's policy of neutrality?

They believed that staying neutral provided opportunities for the country

What did not contribute to the outbreak of war in Europe in 1914?

a shift in public opinion toward isolationism

A terrorist trained by Serbians killed Franz and Sophie Ferdinand.

The Zimmerman Note...

Was intercepted by the british and given to the U.S., Proposed an alliance between mexico and germany

unarmed British ship sunk by German U-boat

Germany promised to spare passenger lives in future U-boat attacks.

Why was Wilson hesitant to take action against the British once it blockaded the ships going to Germany?

The United States had strong economic ties with Britain and benefited

Which is a way other countries tried to get support during the war..minus the U.S?

They launched propoganda campaigns

Best example of Wilson's war message

Wilson pushing economic reasons because he couldn't push neutrality

What was PResident Wilson's response to the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915?

He demanded Germany stop unrestricted submarine warfare

The Zimmerman note was:

A secret telegram from Germany to Mexico

Assasination of Arch duke Franz Ferdinand

What was the Zimmerman Note?

Note sent from Mexico to join sides with Germany

What was the aftermath of the sinking of the Lusitania and the Zimmerman note?

The United States declared war on Germany

A country who wants to stay out of the war

What was the caused of WWI?

Alliances, Imperialism, Militarism, Nationalism

Why did Wilson's attitude change about the prepardness movement?

Elevated violence of German submarine warfare added with possible election

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1
What was the Bryce report?
report from American spies investigating the instances of improper U-boats
collection of exaggerated stories commissioned by the British government.
letter from the German foreign minister to the German minister in Mexico.
accurate portrayal of the atrocities committed by German soldiers.
2
What did Germany promise Mexico in the Zimmerman Note?
Help Mexico regain territory in the U.S
Germany would not attack Mexian merchant ships
Create a new territory in Africa for Mexico
Germany would loan Mexico money to help its economy
3
When Comgress declared war in 1917, who did it declare war on?
Germany
Russia
Mexico
Great Britain
4
What was the Lusitania?
An American passenger liner
A Russian passenger liner
A German passenger liner
A British passenger liner
5
How did Germany and its U-Boats violate international laws?
by conducting surprise searches of merchant ships in neutral waters
by attacking merchant ships without letting passengers flee to safety
by stopping vital supplies from reaching the front lines
by disrupting themselves with flags of neutral nations
6
Why were American citizens initially pleased with Wilson's policy of neutrality?
They trusted President Wilson’s judgment, and they believed he was good
They preferred to focus on matters taking place at home
They thought that getting involved in these foreign affairs would be bad
They believed that staying neutral provided opportunities for the country
7
When did WWI begin?
1910
1920
1914
1918
8
UBOAT IS,,,
COMMERCIAL BOAT
A CANOE
BRISTISH NAVY
UNDERWATER BOAT
9
What did not contribute to the outbreak of war in Europe in 1914?
a complex growing sense of nationalism
a shift in public opinion toward isolationism
a policy of militarism started to enter political realms
a complex system of alliances grew
10
WWI was started by the death of...
Czar Nicholas II
Archduke Ferdinand
Georges Clemenceau
Gavriel Princip
11
What started WWI?
Serbia refused to sign a peace treaty that Franz Ferdinand proposed.
A terrorist trained by Serbians killed Franz and Sophie Ferdinand.
The Serbian military invade and attacked the entire Ferdinand family.
Franz Ferdinand placed an embargo on the Austria-Hungary Empire.
12
"The U.S. must, be impartial in thught, as well as action." Said by President Wilon, was him trying to do what?
make the world safe for demcracy
offer loans and sell supplies to our allies
compete for trade and territory with our enemies
adpot a policy of neutrality
13
Which country made the first declaration of war?
Austria Hungary
Great Britain
Germany
France
14
The Zimmerman Note...
declared Mexico would help the U.S. in war
Was intercepted by the british and given to the U.S.
Declared the British would help Germany in war.
Proposed an alliance between mexico and germany
15
The Lusitania sinks
28 June 1919
28 June 1914
7 May 1915
19 January 1915
16
Lusitania
German submarine
unarmed British ship sunk by German U-boat
German woman who spied for Germany
rumors spread to advance a cause
17
In the Sussex Pledge
William Jennings Bryan stated he would resign as Secretary of State
Britain made a commitment to no longer search neutral American ships.
Germany promised to spare passenger lives in future U-boat attacks.
Germany demanded that the United States join the Central powers
18
President Wilson signed a declaration of war against Germany, officially entering WWI, on...
February 21, 1921
August 11, 1905
April 6, 1917
December 7, 1941
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Why was Wilson hesitant to take action against the British once it blockaded the ships going to Germany?
The United States had strong economic ties with Britain and benefited
Britain had a stronger fleet of ships than the United States.
Wilson did not think the situation would escalate,
President Wilson feared that if he threatened the British, they would act
20
The Neutrality Acts were meant to
stop Hitler.
encourage Hitler.
keep the US out of the war.
encourage Americans to support the war.
21
Which is a way other countries tried to get support during the war..minus the U.S?
They promised tax free imports to allies
They refused to trade with any neutral nation
They attacked opposing countries
They launched propoganda campaigns
22
Best example of Wilson's war message
Wilson desire to make a name for himself
Wilson was acting out of anger to anti-German sentiment
Wilson pushing economic reasons because he couldn't push neutrality
Wilson failed to seek government counself before making decision
23
What was PResident Wilson's response to the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915?
He sent Navy ships to partrol the Atlantic and sink any U-boat found
He demanded Germany stop unrestricted submarine warfare
He called on Congress to approve a declaration of war against Germany
He warned American citizens not to travel at their own risk
24
What did Wilson explain why the US should join the war?
Preserve world democracy
To avenge the lives lost by U-Boat attacks
To punish the Germans
To support the allies
25
What sank the Lusitania?
Torpedo
German U-boat
Iceberg
None of the above
26
There will be 2 5 point written response questions in which you analyze pictures and state YOUR opinon!
Okay
UHH
27
The Zimmerman note was:
A proposal for peace
An agreement to disarm German U-boats
a poorly timed proposal of marriage to a Hungarian Princess
A secret telegram from Germany to Mexico
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What is a UBOAT
NONE OF THE ABOVE
A BATH TOY
A RUSSIAN SUBMARINE
A GERMAN SUBMARINE
29
What started WWI?
None
Assasination of Arch duke Franz Ferdinand
Depression
Embarresment
30
What was the Zimmerman Note?
Note sent from Mexico to join sides with Germany
a list of war supplies
A love letter
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What was the aftermath of the sinking of the Lusitania and the Zimmerman note?
The U.S. used diplomacy to stop German aggression
The United States declared war on Germany
Germany surrendered to the Allies
The British dropped the atomic bomb on Nagasaki
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Neutrality meant:
A country that brings other countries into the war
A country that causes a war
A country who wants to stay out of the war
The country that wins the war
33
The Zimmerman Note was sent by Mexican officials to the U.S. asking for help in WWI
False
True
34
What was the caused of WWI?
Alliances
Imperialism
Militarism
Nationalism
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Why did Wilson's attitude change about the prepardness movement?
His reputation possibly being damaged by Teddy Roosevelt wanting war
Elevated violence of German submarine warfare added with possible election
Allied strength and centra power propoganda knowing the US would enter
A letter from British official begging US to join the war

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