The German invasion of neutral Belgium

drastically changed U.S. opinion against Germany

What impact did new weapons like machine guns and poison gas have on WWI?

They made the war extremely deadly.

Which statement represents the viewpoint of the interventionists?

Intervene if American interests were threatened

Isolationists feel as though...

America should stay out of other nations problems

The event that touched off the beginning of the war in Europe

the assassination of Austria-Hungary's heir to the throne

Austria- Hungary, ottoman empire, Germany.

The Committee on Public Information (CPI) was established to

create propaganda to instill support for the war

What is known as the Great Migration?

African Americans seeking economic opportunities in the North, major relocation of African Americans into northern cities

Committee for Public Information (CPI)- during WWI

did not welcome open debate, exaggerated the actions of the enemies, particularly the Germans

The use of machine guns gave an advantage to __________during World War 1.

defensive forces- Trench warfare

The Zimmerman Note was a

telegram from Germany 2 Mexico proposing a military alliance against the US

Committee for Public Information (CPI)- during WWI

promoted patriotism and national unity, educated the public about the war, supported the war effort

Which of the following were causes of WWI?

Imperialism, Nationalism, Alliances, Militarism

Meatless Tuesdays and Wheatless Wednesdays were important for what?

To ration food so it could be sent to troops

How did WWI affect the US economy?

encouraged the increased production of food and materials

Propaganda originated by the Committee of Public Information (CPI) included

Posters, music, and advertisements

Criticism of the war at home was effectively silenced by

the Espionage and Sedition Acts

President Wilson asked Congress to declare war on Germany in 1917, even though he tried to keep US out of the war b/c

He was concerned about the German aggression outlined in the Zimmerman Note

The Espionage and Sedition Acts affected freedom of speech because they

allowed the government to silence its critics.

It led to higher casualties and poor conditions for soldiers.

American Internationalists thought that the U.S. should

use its influence to help end the war w/o actually entering the war

Germany's use of unrestricted submarine warfare against Britain played a major role on the balance of power in WWI b/c

The US entered the conflict, siding with the Allied Powers against Germany

Why were the Balkans considered the "powder keg of Europe" prior to WWI?

Nationalist movements in the region were causing incresased conflicts

How did the World War I combat experience affect soldiers?

The brutal pointlessness of trench warfare sapped morale

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1
The German invasion of neutral Belgium
changed the British use of contraband
drastically changed U.S. opinion against Germany
led to the establishment of the Sussex Pledge
2
What impact did new weapons like machine guns and poison gas have on WWI?
Fearing the new weapons, many countries avoided the war.
They brought the war to a quick end.
They made the war extremely deadly.
They had no impact on the war.
3
Which statement represents the viewpoint of the interventionists?
The United States should avoid alliances with other nations.
Intervention in a foreign war would be a mistake.
Complete neutrality was the best way to keep the United States safe.
Intervene if American interests were threatened
4
Isolationists feel as though...
War was good, unless they were involved in it
They should not join to fight in the war
America should stay out of other nations problems
It was 'every man for themselves' society
5
The event that touched off the beginning of the war in Europe
the assassination of Austria-Hungary's heir to the throne
the assassination of the Archduke of Germany
the German invasion of Russia
the German invasion of Poland
6
Central powers
Canada, Japan, France and ireland.
Austria- Hungary, ottoman empire, Germany.
Alaska, Nevada,China and New mexico.
Britain, Russia,Italy, and the united states.
7
The Committee on Public Information (CPI) was established to
create propaganda to instill support for the war
recruit troops
finance the war
supply the troops
8
This country issued unrestricted warfare on U-Boats
Germany
France
U.S.
Britain
9
What is known as the Great Migration?
African Americans seeking economic opportunities in the North
major relocation of African Americans into southern cities
major relocation of Immigrants into northern cities
major relocation of African Americans into northern cities
10
Committee for Public Information (CPI)- during WWI
minimized the actions of the enemies
made US citizens hate America
did not welcome open debate
exaggerated the actions of the enemies, particularly the Germans
11
The use of machine guns gave an advantage to __________during World War 1.
defensive forces- Trench warfare
Tactical Nukes
offensive forces- infantry running thru no man's land
Poison Gas
12
Chemical warfare such as chlorine and mustard gas attacks were first used in WWI
True
False
13
The Zimmerman Note was a
message sent from Mexico to Cuba Proposing an alliance
telegram from Germany 2 Mexico proposing a military alliance against the US
special note delivered to Cuba from Germany
conspiracy theory by cult followers of an human grape
14
Committee for Public Information (CPI)- during WWI
promoted patriotism and national unity
educated the public about the war
made US citizens hate America
supported the war effort
15
Which of the following were causes of WWI?
Imperialism, Materialism, Alliances, Assasinations
Imperialism, Nationalism, Alliances, Militarism
Imperialism, Revolutions, Alliances, Communism
Militarism, Alliances, Assassination, Socialism
16
Meatless Tuesdays and Wheatless Wednesdays were important for what?
To ration food so it could be sent to troops
Promotions for Grocery stores when food was low in stock
To ration food out for American Citizens on tues and wed.
To preserve food incase of emergency
17
highly destructive weapons were widely used in WWI
True
False
18
This group believed the USA should side with the Allies
Interventionists
Isolationists
Social Darwinists
militarism
19
Who were the Allied Powers?
all of these
England
U.S.
France
20
How did WWI affect the US economy?
encourage the govt to protect workers rights more
encouraged the increased production of food and materials
encouraged govt regulated industries less
21
Propaganda originated by the Committee of Public Information (CPI) included
Pamphlets against the Selective Service Act
Television and Radio Advertisements
Posters, music, and advertisements
Telephone calls and surveys about immigration
22
Criticism of the war at home was effectively silenced by
john cena's biceps
the Red Scare
the Committee on Public Information
the Espionage and Sedition Acts
23
President Wilson asked Congress to declare war on Germany in 1917, even though he tried to keep US out of the war b/c
He thought the United States should better support its European
He felt pressure to join the war from the U.S. Congress.
He realized the U.S. economy could profit from a war in Europe.
He was concerned about the German aggression outlined in the Zimmerman Note
24
The Espionage and Sedition Acts affected freedom of speech because they
promoted biased ideas designed to sway people's thinking.
forced the repeal of the first amendment.
forced restaurants to sell "liberty sandwiches".
allowed the government to silence its critics.
25
Trench warfare
resulted in fewer casualties but poor conditions for soldiers
kept the pace of the war slow, resulting in less trauma for soldiers
It led to higher casualties and poor conditions for soldiers.
led to worse conditions for soldiers but helped shorten the war
26
American Internationalists thought that the U.S. should
have no involvement in the war
declare war on Germany
use its influence to help end the war w/o actually entering the war
help the allies with money and supplies but not with troops
27
Germany's use of unrestricted submarine warfare against Britain played a major role on the balance of power in WWI b/c
Britain aligned with the Central Powers against Germany.
Russia, initially an ally of Germany, switched sides to support Britain.
The US entered the conflict, siding with the Allied Powers against Germany
Britain ignored the submarine attacks & maintained its fight against Russia
28
Espionage Act prohibited anyone from using the US mail system to interfere w/ the war effort or w/ the draft
True
False
29
Why were the Balkans considered the "powder keg of Europe" prior to WWI?
Nationalist movements in the region were causing incresased conflicts
The Balkans were mass producing explosive devices
People in the Balkans had explosive tempers
It had been invaded by the Germans and the Russians could retalliate
30
Many Mexicans came to the western US to work on farms and ranches
True
False
31
How did the World War I combat experience affect soldiers?
Patriotism and morale increased as the war went on
The brutal pointlessness of trench warfare sapped morale
Allied soldiers' experience was less harsh than the enemy's
Colonial troops' loyalty to Europe grew stronger
32
This main cause led to the rapid escalation of World War I
imperialism
alliance system
militarism
nationalism
33
What is trench warfare?
Slap fight to the death.
A type of land combat
Fighting with poisonous gas.
Using nuclear bombs to destroy cities.

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