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Chapter 8 The Great War
Chapter 8 The Great War
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What did the US need to support the war effort when it entered WWI in 1917?
soldiers, food, and weapons
soldiers and weapons
money, soldiers, weapons, and food
money and weapons
2
Why did some AA leaders believe htat AA should not serve in the US armed forces?
they did not belive the war in Europe was justified
they did not want AA to serve in segregated units
did not believe in serving a country in which they faced discrimination
they were worried about how the Europeans might treat AA soldiers
3
What was 1 reason Preident Wilson wanted to stay out of WWI?
he was aftaid it would be too expensive to become involved
he was not sure which side to support
he wanted to focus on economic reform at home
he was a pacifist
4
What 1917 law required men to register for the draft?
the Selective Service Act
the Sedtion Act
the Espionage Act
the War Industries Board
5
What did the United States need to support the war effort when it entered World War I in 1917?
money and weapons
soldiers, food, and weapons
money, soldiers, weapons, and food
soldiers and weapons
6
What happened to the Austro-Hungarian Empire as a result of the end of WWI?
it was dissolved and divided
it took over Germany
it remained unchanged
it had to pay reaparations
7
With which counrty involved in WWI did the US have the most economic ties?
Great Britain
Russia
Germany
Turkey
8
Which phrase best describes the US preparedness for war when it entered WWI in 1917?
enough soldiers, but not enough money or supplies
not enough money, soldiers, or supplies
enough supplies, but not enough soldiers
enough money and soldiers, but not enough supplies
9
Why did progressivism decline in the late 1910s?
Many of its goals had been achieved
People realized its goals were unrealistic
President Wilson died in office
many people were turning to communism
10
What made the 1918 flu epidemic particularly deadly?
it struck the ery old and the very young, who had weaker immune systems
it traveled with people migrating to Northern cities to work in factories
Scientists had not yet developed ways to effectively treat infections
most doctors had left their coymmunities to serve in WWI
11
Why did Mexican Americans and AA move to northern states during the war?
the North offered minorities more educational opportunities
cost of liviing was cheaper in the North
Factories in the Norht needed to replace men serving in the military
the South and Southwest were becoing too crowded
12
What was the pupose of the Zimmerman Telegram?
to persuade Mexico to become an ally go Germany
to announce Germany's surrender
to explain the sinking of the Lusitania
to reject Preident Wilson's offer to broker a peace treaty
13
Why was establishing a League of Nations important to President Wilson?
Americans were in favor of it
He wanted more influence over European politics
he believed it would help to preserve peace
Congress urged him to pursue it
14
How did Germany use sabotage in the US to harm the Allied war effort?
by destroying American goods bound for Britain before they were shipped
by blowing up American businesses that made goods Britain needed
by interception secret communications between the US and Britain
by offering to pay American businesses more for goods that Britain needed
15
What advantage did American soldiers have over Allied troops?
They were fresh and well fed
They were younger
They had better weapons
They were better trained
16
Which country did not participate in the Paris Peace Conference cuz it had already negotiated peace with Germany?
Great Britain
United States
Italy
Russia
17
Why did Wilson advocate redrawing national borders within Europe?
to satisfy the demands of Britain and France
to decrease the number of countries in Europe
to give more land to the Allies
to allow ethinic groups more self-dertermination
18
Which statement best describes African Americans’ participation in the war?
African Americans were not allowed to enlist in the army.
Many African Americans served in the war and faced discrimination.
Most African Americans refused to enlist in the army.
African Americans participated in the war and were treated as equals.
19
What happened to the Austro-Hungarian Empire as a result of the end of WWI?
it took over Germnay
it had to pay reparations
it was dissolved and divided
it remained unchanged
20
When it came to European wars and politics, what policy had US followed for generation before WWI?
militarism
imperalism
isolationism
nationalism
21
Why did Americans decrease their consumption of certain foods after the US entered WWI
to allow farmers and ranchers to work in factories
to save food to send to allies
to save money for Liberty Bonds
to decrease demand for imported foods from Europe
22
What 3 -ism's helped push Europe in the WWI
communism, socialism, and fascism
nationalsim, imperialism, and militarism
racism, isolationism, and patriotism
capitalism, determinism, and conservatism
23
What did the assassination of Franz Ferdinand trigger?
the activation of European alliances
the US involvement in WWI
Germany's seizure of Alsace and Lorraine
Serbian demands for revenge
24
Which statement best desbribes the US economic ties to WWI?
US exported the same amount of goods to the Allies and the Central Power
The US exported more goods to the Central Powers than to the Allies
US shifted from exporting more goods to the CP to more goods to the Allies
The US exported more goods to the Allies than the Central Powers
25
Which idea helped gain support for the Prohibition movement?
imperalism
natvism
racism
isolationism
26
What new strategy did the Allies develpe to protect merchan ships at sea?
mouning machine guns
convoys of destroyers
blockades
surveillance by dirigbles
27
What was one factor that caused tension in Europe in 1914?
Germany's actions to create a German Empire
Germany's annexation of Austria-Hungary
France's victory in the Franco-Prussian War
Italy's alliance with France
28
Which statement best describes African Amercicans participation in the war
AA partipated in the war and were treated as equals
Most AA refused to enlist in the army
AA were not allowed to enlist in the amry
Many AA served in the war and faced discrimination
29
What policy had the US followed for generations before WWI?
militarism
nationalism
isolationism
imperialism
30
Why did the Germans target merchant ships with submarine warfare?
the merchant ships were disguised warships
the merchant ships carried troops
the merchant ships were blockading German ports
the merchant ships might have been carrying cargo for the Alliies
31
Why did Britain and France object to Wilson's 14pts?
the plan did not include sanctions on Germany
the plan would be too difficult to put into effect
the plan limited trade among nations
the plan awarded Germany too much land
32
With which country involved in WWI did the US have the most econmic ties?
Russia
Great Britain
Germany
Turkey
33
Before WWI, which countrey was an ally of France?
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Russia
the United States
34
What did the 18th amendment legalize?
integration in the military
women's suffrage
interventionism
Prohibition
35
Why was Germany becoming deperate by early 1917?
the British blockade was effective
the US had entered the war
Most of their U-boats had been destroyed
German commnaders were ineffective
36
Why was Russia absent form the Paris Peace Conference?
The US did not recognize Russia as a nation
Russia dislked President Wilson's 14 pts
Russia had already made a peace teaty with Germany
Russia's new government intended to invade Germany again
37
How did WWI affect the lives of American women?
it provided women with short term opportunities in the workplace
it provided women with an opportunity to start new businesses
it greatly increased the number of female farmers
it greatly increased the number of female doctors
