What were the Central Powers?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire,Bulgaria/quadruple alliance

What was the western front?

The battle line between Germany and France during World War I.

: What were Wilson's 14 Points?

A plan for peace after World War I

Preference for native-born citizens over immigrants

What were the U.S. economic ties to Europe in World War I?

The U.S. traded heavily with European nations

What was the Treaty of Versailles?

The peace treaty that ended World War I

Extreme pride and loyalty to one’s nation.

How did World War I affect the lives of American women?

Many entered the workforce in new roles

The policy of building up strong armed forces to prepare for war.

What was the convoy system?

A strategy to protect merchant ships with naval escorts

Why was establishing a League of Nations important to President Wilson?

To promote international cooperation and prevent future wars

What was the military role of African Americans in the war?

: Served in segregated units and faced discrimination

What was the 19th Amendment?

Granted women the right to vote

What was the Espionage Act?

Punished those spying or obstructing the war effort

The policy of extending a nation’s power through colonization or conquest.

What was trench warfare?

method of fighting where soldiers dug deep ditches to defend their spot

Who were the Allies in World war 1?

The United States, Britain, France, and Russia.

What was the Lever Act?

Controlled food and fuel during the war

A foreign policy where a country avoid involvement in international affairs

What was the Committee on Public Information?

Influenced public support for the war

Why did many Mexican Americans and African Americans move to northern states during the war?

To escape discrimination and find jobs in factories

Why did the Germans target merchant ships with submarine warfare?

To prevent supplies from reaching the Allies

What was the Great Migration?

Movement of African Americans to northern cities

Why did Wilson advocate redrawing national borders within Europe?

To create nations based on self-determination

How did America's entry into World War I change the federal government?

Expanded government control over the economy

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1
What were the Central Powers?
The alliance of the U.S., Britain, and Russia.
The countries of France, Britain, and the U.S.
Neutral nations that did not join the war.
Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire,Bulgaria/quadruple alliance
2
What was the western front?
The naval front between the United States and Japan.
The American battlefront against Mexico.
The eastern battle line near Russia.
The battle line between Germany and France during World War I.
3
What was the Selective Service Act?**
Controlled food supplies
Created the draft
Gave women the right to vote
Banned alcohol
4
: What were Wilson's 14 Points?
A plan for peace after World War I
: A list of war demands from the Allies
A proposal for economic sanctions
A treaty to establish military alliances
5
What is nativism?
A policy promoting immigration
Preference for native-born citizens over immigrants
An economic theory about trade
Support for international cooperation
6
What were the U.S. economic ties to Europe in World War I?
The U.S. traded exclusively with Germany
The U.S. refused to trade with Europe
The U.S. was neutral and had no economic ties
The U.S. traded heavily with European nations
7
What was the Treaty of Versailles?
The peace treaty that ended World War I
A declaration of war against Germany
An agreement for military cooperation
: A trade agreement between nations
8
What is nationalism
A system where countries maintain global trade relations.
The belief in the superiority of military strength.
Extreme pride and loyalty to one’s nation.
A desire to create alliances with other countries.
9
How did World War I affect the lives of American women?
Women's rights were greatly reduced
They were not allowed to work
Many entered the workforce in new roles
They returned to traditional roles
10
What is militarism
An effort to reduce military spending.
The policy of building up strong armed forces to prepare for war.
The belief in remaining neutral during conflicts.
A policy to promote international peace treaties.
11
What was the convoy system?
A system for rationing supplies
A way to organize refugees
A method of transporting troops overseas
A strategy to protect merchant ships with naval escorts
12
Who won World War I
No one; it ended in a stalemate
Neutral countries
The Allies
The Central Powers
13
Why was establishing a League of Nations important to President Wilson?
To promote international cooperation and prevent future wars
To strengthen military alliances
To encourage isolationism
To expand U.S. territory
14
What was the military role of African Americans in the war?
Worked only in support roles
Were not allowed to fight
Led major battles against the Central Powers
: Served in segregated units and faced discrimination
15
What was the 19th Amendment?
Granted women the right to vote
Allowed for income tax
Established civil rights
Ended Prohibition
16
What was the Espionage Act?
Controlled prices during the war
Punished those spying or obstructing the war effort
Reduced military spending
Managed overseas battles
17
What did the assassination of Franz Ferdinand cause?
The Cold War
The Great Depression
World War I
The American Revolution
18
What was the War Industries Board?
Drafted soldiers
Proposed peace treaties
Monitored public speech
Managed war supplies
19
What is imperialism
The belief that military alliances should govern international relations.
A strategy to promote world peace through negotiations.
The policy of extending a nation’s power through colonization or conquest.
The policy of staying out of foreign conflicts.
20
What was trench warfare?
A naval combat strategy used by Britain
A tactic where soldiers only fought on open battlefields
A strategy involving airstrikes and bombing raids
method of fighting where soldiers dug deep ditches to defend their spot
21
What was the 18th Amendment?
Prohibition of alcohol
Women's right to vote
Establishing income tax
Abolishing slavery
22
Who were the Allies in World war 1?
The United States, Britain, France, and Russia.
Neutral countries that stayed out of the conflict.
The alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Bulgaria.
Countries that supported the Central Powers.
23
What was the Lever Act?
Controlled food and fuel during the war
Limited immigration
Managed overseas troop movements
Created military alliances
24
What is isolationism
The desire to conquer foreign lands.
A foreign policy where a country avoid involvement in international affairs
A strategy to build a global alliance system.
A policy encouraging cooperation between all nations.
25
What was the Committee on Public Information?
Managed war supplies
Spied on enemies
Influenced public support for the war
Created the draft
26
Why did many Mexican Americans and African Americans move to northern states during the war?
: To join the military
For educational opportunities
To escape discrimination and find jobs in factories
To return to their ancestral homes
27
Why did the Germans target merchant ships with submarine warfare?
To encourage peace negotiations
To attack civilian populations
To prevent supplies from reaching the Allies
To support their own shipping industry
28
What was the Zimmermann Telegram?
Germany’s message to Mexico
A U.S. plan to attack Germany
A treaty to end the war
A British spy network
29
What was the Great Migration?
A military strategy used in World War I
Movement of African Americans to northern cities
A policy to encourage immigration
The journey of European immigrants to America
30
Why did Wilson advocate redrawing national borders within Europe?
To establish colonies
To punish the Central Powers
To expand the U.S. territory
To create nations based on self-determination
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How did America's entry into World War I change the federal government?
Expanded government control over the economy
Increased isolationist policies
Reduced the size of the army
Decreased military spending

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