What was the goal of the War Industries Board during World War I?

to regulate industries related to the war effort

Many in Congress opposed the League of Nations because they

thought it would get the US in future foreign conflicts.

Many Americans were not neutral when World War I erupted in Europe because

were recent immigrants w/ strong ties 2 their European home

Why were President Wilson's fourteen points disregarded at the Paris Peace Conference?

His ideal of self-determintn threatened other Allied powers.

The decisions made at the Paris Peace Conference were shaped by

the determination to end colonialism.

During the Great Migration, which of the following would be considered a “pull” factor?

economic opportunities in the North

The Zimmerman Telegram proposed

in case of war, Mexico join w/ Germany against the U.S.

Why did Prez Wilson ask Congrss 2 declare war on Germany despite earlier efforts 2 keep US out?

Concerned abt German aggression outlined in Zimmerman Note

How did the use of machine guns change the nature of warfare during World War I?

.It gave a tactical advantage to defensive forces.

Why did the Espionage Act receive substantial criticism?

compromised freedom of the press by banning seditious texts.

Why did the "reservationists" oppose Article 10 of the Treaty of Versailles?

Feared it could lead US in2 war w/o the consent of Congress.

Which event marked the beginning of World War I in Europe?

the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand

What did General Pershing want the American Expeditionary Forces to do during World War I?

to remain independent of other Allied forces

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1
At which stage of the fighting did the United States enter World War I?
the beginning
three years into the war
too late to play an important role in the war
one year after the beginning
2
What was the goal of the War Industries Board during World War I?
encourage conservation of resources used in wartime industry
to found companies that could supply military goods durg war
to regulate industries related to the war effort
to select workers 4 industries that supported the war effort
3
Which of the following was a major cause for the chain reaction that led to World War I?
complex system of alliances
secret treaties between nations
extreme nationalism
international arms race
4
Many in Congress opposed the League of Nations because they
believed the US would lose its position as an economic power
thought it would give the nation a voice in world affairs.
supported idea that only Allied nations be decision-makers.
thought it would get the US in future foreign conflicts.
5
In which country did US forces do most of their fighting in World War I?
the United Kingdom
Germany
the Netherlands
France
6
Many Americans were not neutral when World War I erupted in Europe because
nearly all Americans were of British heritage
US had strong business interests in Spain and France
were recent immigrants w/ strong ties 2 their European home
majority wanted to maintain trade with the Central Powers.
7
Why were President Wilson's fourteen points disregarded at the Paris Peace Conference?
His ideal of self-determintn threatened other Allied powers.
The Allies did not want to dismantle the Ottoman Empire
Allies considered American proposals not idealistic enough.
The Allied victors did not want to encourage nationalism
8
The decisions made at the Paris Peace Conference were shaped by
The goal of forming new nations based in ethnicity.
the determination to end colonialism.
Wilson's idealism & doctrine of national self-determination.
the territorial interests of Allies & desire2 punish Germany
9
During the Great Migration, which of the following would be considered a “pull” factor?
devastating cotton blights in the South
legalized segregation in the South
seasonal ranch work in the South
economic opportunities in the North
10
The Zimmerman Telegram proposed
in case of war, Mexico join w/ Germany against the U.S.
that Germany declare war on the United States.
an attack on the United States by Germany
that Germany would protect Mexico against the United States
11
Why did Prez Wilson ask Congrss 2 declare war on Germany despite earlier efforts 2 keep US out?
He felt pressure to join the war from the U.S. Congress.
Concerned abt German aggression outlined in Zimmerman Note
Realized the U.S. economy could profit from a war in Europe.
He thought US should better support its European allies
12
In Europe, World War I was a defensive rather than offensive war mainly due to the use of
trenches
poison gas
aircraft
tanks
13
The Great Migration refers to the movement of which group of Americans?
African Americans
Mexican Americans
conscientious objectors
working women
14
How did the use of machine guns change the nature of warfare during World War I?
It increased the effectiveness of offensive attacks.
.It gave a tactical advantage to defensive forces.
It drew the United States into the conflict
It gave Germany an advantage over its enemies.
15
Why did the Espionage Act receive substantial criticism?
establishd network of home spies 2 uncovr antiwar movemnts
criminally prosecuted citizens that refused to fight in war.
compromised freedom of the press by banning seditious texts.
violated the constitution by outlawing all anti war speech.
16
Why did the "reservationists" oppose Article 10 of the Treaty of Versailles?
Feared it could lead US in2 war w/o the consent of Congress.
Didn't believe that US should be involved in world politics.
Objected to forming alliances between US & European nations
Didn't think US able of defendg European powers agst enemies
17
Which event marked the beginning of World War I in Europe?
the interception of the Zimmerman note
Germany's invasion of Alsace-Lorraine
the sinking of the Lusitania
the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand
18
What did General Pershing want the American Expeditionary Forces to do during World War I?
retreat back along the Western Front due to poor conditions
opt out of Battle of Argonne Forest b/c supply shortages
to strengthen the Allies by joining French forces
to remain independent of other Allied forces

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