16.1/16.2 WWI

Serbian nationalist group behind the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Which of the following was not a Central Power?

information designed to influence opinion

Shortly after the beginning of WWI: U.K. declares a blockade of __ ports

11 Days after asking Congress to declare war, Wilson creates the __, to “sell” the war to the American people

Forced military service is known as

The acronym for the causes of WWI is known as _.

This cause of WWI was an intense form of patriotism or loyalty to one's country, exaggerates its own importance

One reason for the tension between European powers was their intense pride in their homelands called

According to the Zimmermann telegram, if Mexico allied with Germany, Germany would

a future leader of Austria-Hungary and assassinated by a Serbian nationalist which sparked a world war

In 1864, this German kingdom launches the first of a series of wars; trying to unite various German states to 1 nation.

Protecting them from France, Germany signs alliances with Italy & Austria-Hungary; a huge empire in SE Europe.

Realizing a draft was necessary, Congress created a new system of conscription called

What event caused Great Britain to enter WWI:

This made it illegal to speak against the war publicly

How many deaths did U.S. soldiers total during WWI from combat? (Non-Disease)

March 1916: U-Boat torpedoes French passenger ship Sussex, killing 128 Americans on board.

The event that touched off the first declaration of war in World War I was

idea that people who share a national identity should have their own country & government

southeastern region of Europe

What was the only group of women in the military sent overseas in WWI?

This cause of WWI states a country expands its influence & power into a large empire.

This made it illegal to aid enemies, give false reports, or interfere with the war effort

promise not to sink more merchant ships without warning

This cause of WWI is a formal agreement between two or more states for mutual support in case of war

About how many Americans were drafted during WWI?

About how many million Americans volunteer for U.S. military service?

1871: Prussia unites _, the German Empire is born, rapidly industrializing & became one of the most powerful nations

75,000 speakers, known as _, urge to support the war in various ways, from buying war bonds to reporting draft dodgers

This cause of WWI emphasizes the importance of military power

This was created in July 1917 to coordinate war material production.

A major problem with Germany's plan to invade France was that its forces first had to advance through neutral

The Central Powers included:

What African-American Infantry Divisions serve on the Western Front, & received praise by Commanders Pershan & Pershing

During World War I, the slogan “Food Will Win the War–Don’t Waste It” encouraged Americans to

To prevent strikes from disrupting the war effort, the government established the

sent to Mexico from Germany and instructed Mexico to invade the U.S. if the U.S. entered WWI

__, or banned goods from shipment to Germany & its allies.

To conserve energy during World War I, the Fuel Administration introduced

Britain, France, Russia create a friendly understanding of their new relationship known as __

Perhaps the most successful government agency during this time was the Food Administration, which was run by...

What 2 events led to the U.S. fighting in WWI?

British passenger liner that was sunk by a German Submarine, killing 128 Americans

The Great Migration during World War I was the flow of

Continuing political turmoil in Mexico, and wartime labor shortage in the U.S. convinced many Mexicans to go north.

To prevent strikes from disrupting the war effort, the U.S. Government creates the __ in March 1918

grown by American citizens in order to help the war effort

How many American soldiers died of disease during WWI?

method of loaning money to the government to pay for war

The only women to serve in the military during WWI were the...

This Serbian nationalist was responsible for the assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand

WWI was the first war that American women officially serve in the armed forces, including combat positions

this required all men 21 to 30 to register for the draft

Approximately how many Americans died in total at home from the Spanish Flu?

The Allied Powers in 1914 included:

What country made an offer to Mexican government proposing that Mexico become its ally if the U.S. entered the WWI?

terrified the seas and were the most sophisticated vessel of its kind

Espionage & Sedition Acts were upheld in court, stating government could restrict speech when the words constitute a

When the U.S. entered the war in 1917, the Army & National Guard had slightly more than _ troops.