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World War 1 History

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1. Reparations
Congress responded to those who criticized the American war effort by imprisoning all that protested the war and creating a law that would make it illegal to protest the government during wartime
Cash payments
Prejudice affected German Americans during World War I because they were often ridiculed by fellow citizens that the US was fighting on the opposing side and much of the suffering that the African-Americans went through shortly after the Civil War.
Creating a law that requires all men ages 21-30 to enlist in a draft. Educating the recruits to be able to read - write - perform military operations - and fed them three meals a day daily.

2. Explain the major points of Woodrow Wilson's plan for peace.

3. How did the United States prepare for war?
German emperor
A German thinker that predicted that workers around the rold would unite and overthrow the upper class.
Creating a law that requires all men ages 21-30 to enlist in a draft. Educating the recruits to be able to read - write - perform military operations - and fed them three meals a day daily.
Some European nations rejected Wilson's peace plan because the conflicting relations between post-war nations threatened the reality of the treaty.

4. Militarism
Russian Emperor
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand lead to the 'war to end all wars' because it set off a series of war declarations on numerous nations because of alliances that have been formed.
The policy of building up strong armed forces to prepare for war.
Woodrow Wilson - David Lloyd George - Georges Clemenceau - and Vittorio Orlando of Italy

5. How did World War I end? When did World War I end?
The rapid spread of contagious disease among large numbers of people.
Cash payments
A person who tries to stir up war.
World War 1 ended when an armistice was passed with Germany that also required the German emperor to give up power.

6. Propaganda
A German thinker that predicted that workers around the rold would unite and overthrow the upper class.
Wilson's idea of 'peace without victory' is based on staying neutral and not joining the war effort on one side.
The spreading of ideas that help a cause or hurt an opposing cause.
The Chairman of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

7. Why did Russia drop out of the war?
The Chairman of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Russia dropped out of the war because of the revolution happening within the countries and the millions of casualties lost to the Germans on the Eastern Front.
Pride in one's nation
Congress responded to those who criticized the American war effort by imprisoning all that protested the war and creating a law that would make it illegal to protest the government during wartime

8. What effects did the war have on the United States?
A note to Mexico to attack the United States if it declared war on Germany
American troops helped the Allies win the war by playing a 'definite and distinct part' in the war. They did this by supporting British and French forces as well as operating in their own manner.
One reason of the American joining the war on the Allied side was the Zimmermann note given to Mexico from Germany to attack the US if the United States declared war on Germany. Another reason for the US to join the war on the Allied side was the rem
The primary effect that the United States endured is the divide within the citizens between joining the Central or Allied Powers. This is a result of the great amount of immigration from Europe shortly before this time period. Another effect is the b

9. U-Boat
A German submarine
A general association of nations that would protect the independence of all countries.
A law requiring people of a certain age to serve in the military.
World War 1 ended when an armistice was passed with Germany that also required the German emperor to give up power.

10. Epidemic
People who wanted their country to stay out of international affairs and opposed the League of Nations
The rapid spread of contagious disease among large numbers of people.
A treaty ending Russia's involvement of the war.
A German submarine

11. Armistice
A fleet of military units that cut off an area from communicating with the rest of the world.
The negatively affect Europe because of the 40 million casualties due to war-related ailments.
A general association of nations that would protect the independence of all countries.
An agreement to stop fighting

12. Treaty of Versailles
The most important treaty of the Peace of Paris Which made Germany pay war reparations of $30 billion dollars - limit its military and stripped it of its overseas colonies.
A German submarine
A pledge that says that German you-boats will surface before attacking a ship and not sink passenger ships.
An African-American military division which fought with the French military

13. Did Woodrow Wilson achieve his goal of 'peace without victory'? Be specific in your answer.

14. Blockade
A person who believes that the people as a whole rather than private individuals should own all property and share the profits.
A person who tries to stir up war.
German emperor
A fleet of military units that cut off an area from communicating with the rest of the world.

15. Zimmermann Note
A general association of nations that would protect the independence of all countries.
A German thinker that predicted that workers around the rold would unite and overthrow the upper class.
The policy of building up strong armed forces to prepare for war.
A note to Mexico to attack the United States if it declared war on Germany

16. Stalemate
When neither side is strong enough to defeat the other.
Russia dropped out of the war because of the revolution happening within the countries and the millions of casualties lost to the Germans on the Eastern Front.
People who wanted their country to stay out of international affairs and opposed the League of Nations
Woodrow Wilson - David Lloyd George - Georges Clemenceau - and Vittorio Orlando of Italy

17. Why did many African-Americans migrate north during the war?
A military general that led the American Expeditionary Force
Submarine warfare increased the chance of the United States entering the war because German you-boats were sinking passenger ships that left all of Britain's harbors and in turn killed many Americans in the process.
Many African-Americans moved north because they filled the need for factory workers in the north making war goods.
A pledge that says that German you-boats will surface before attacking a ship and not sink passenger ships.

18. Zimmermann Note
A note to Mexico to attack the United States if it declared war on Germany
A proposal made by Woodrow Wilson for the defeated powers not to receive punishment
An agreement to stop fighting
A military general that led the American Expeditionary Force

19. Why do you think many Progressives opposed the United States entrance into the war?
A pledge that says that German you-boats will surface before attacking a ship and not sink passenger ships.
A German submarine
A system of managing government through departments run by officials.
Many progressives opposed the US entrance to war because they felt that it would disrupt the progression of culture and technology and would only resume after the war is done.

20. Bureaucracy
A pledge that says that German you-boats will surface before attacking a ship and not sink passenger ships.
A offensive push made by the German military they would hope to end the war.
A system of managing government through departments run by officials.
A German submarine

21. Describe Woodrow Wilson's idea of 'peace without victory.'

22. Czar
The Treaty of Brest-Litovosk was a setback for the Allied forces because the Eastern Front was completely lost and they are set back in terms of supplies for the military and military support.
Russian Emperor
Some European nations rejected Wilson's peace plan because the conflicting relations between post-war nations threatened the reality of the treaty.
Congress responded to those who criticized the American war effort by imprisoning all that protested the war and creating a law that would make it illegal to protest the government during wartime

23. Fourteen Points
A general association of nations that would protect the independence of all countries.
A military alliance between Germany - Austria-Hungary - Bulgaria - and the Ottoman Empire.
A peace plan proposed by Woodrow Wilson that would try to prevent international problems from sparking another world war.
The head of the US food administration during WWI

24. Pacifists
A bond which allowed the American citizen to lend money to the government to pay for the war.
Many progressives opposed the US entrance to war because they felt that it would disrupt the progression of culture and technology and would only resume after the war is done.
The start of World War I could be considered a failure of diplomacy because countries started declaring war on one another out of sheer anticipation and did not consult their allies.
People who refuse to fight in any war because they believe that war is evil

25. Henry Cabot Lodge
The great migration of African-American affected race relations in northern cites because of the vast amount of new people - the competition for housing and jobs because more intense.
Trench warfare is a bloody form of war that consisted of two opposing forces digging holes in the ground or 'trenches' to provide shelter from enemy gunfire. Heavy Artillery would be able to shoot through trenches and infantry would race across 'no m
The Chairman of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
The Treaty of Brest-Litovosk was a setback for the Allied forces because the Eastern Front was completely lost and they are set back in terms of supplies for the military and military support.

26. Sussex Pledge
A military division which was led by John J. Pershing
A pledge that says that German you-boats will surface before attacking a ship and not sink passenger ships.
The spreading of ideas that help a cause or hurt an opposing cause.
The most important treaty of the Peace of Paris Which made Germany pay war reparations of $30 billion dollars - limit its military and stripped it of its overseas colonies.

27. How did prejudice affect German Americans during World War I?
A note to Mexico to attack the United States if it declared war on Germany
Prejudice affected German Americans during World War I because they were often ridiculed by fellow citizens that the US was fighting on the opposing side and much of the suffering that the African-Americans went through shortly after the Civil War.
Congress responded to those who criticized the American war effort by imprisoning all that protested the war and creating a law that would make it illegal to protest the government during wartime
People who refuse to fight in any war because they believe that war is evil

28. Nationalism

29. German 'Piece Offensive'
People who refuse to fight in any war because they believe that war is evil
A offensive push made by the German military they would hope to end the war.
A German thinker that predicted that workers around the rold would unite and overthrow the upper class.
A military alliance among Russia France - and Britain.

30. Battle of Verdun
Wilson's idea of 'peace without victory' is based on staying neutral and not joining the war effort on one side.
A 10 month battle in 1916 that ended in a stale mate with over a million casualties on both sides combined.
Prejudice affected German Americans during World War I because they were often ridiculed by fellow citizens that the US was fighting on the opposing side and much of the suffering that the African-Americans went through shortly after the Civil War.
A fleet of military units that cut off an area from communicating with the rest of the world.

31. Lusitania
Trench warfare is a bloody form of war that consisted of two opposing forces digging holes in the ground or 'trenches' to provide shelter from enemy gunfire. Heavy Artillery would be able to shoot through trenches and infantry would race across 'no m
A military general that led the American Expeditionary Force
A military general that led the American Expeditionary Force
A British passenger ship that was sunk by German you-boats that killed almost 1 -200 people including 128 Americans.

32. Karl Marx
The Chairman of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
The spreading of ideas that help a cause or hurt an opposing cause.
A German thinker that predicted that workers around the rold would unite and overthrow the upper class.
The Treaty of Versailles made Germany pay war reparations of $300 billion dollars - limit its military - and stripped it of its overseas colonies.

33. How did American troops help the Allies win the war?

34. Why do you think many Progressives opposed the United States entrance into the war?
Many progressives opposed the US entrance to war because they felt that it would disrupt the progression of culture and technology and would only resume after the war is done.
The Chairman of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
A British passenger ship that was sunk by German you-boats that killed almost 1 -200 people including 128 Americans.
The US Senate rejected the Treaty of Versailles because it would require the US to enter a war that it would be able to avoid if it rejected the treaty.

35. List three ways in which the Treaty of Versailles punished Germany.
The rapid spread of contagious disease among large numbers of people.
A person who tries to stir up war.
A proposal made by Woodrow Wilson for the defeated powers not to receive punishment
The Treaty of Versailles made Germany pay war reparations of $300 billion dollars - limit its military - and stripped it of its overseas colonies.

36. How did submarine warfare increase the chance of the United States entering the war?

37. Why did the United States Senate reject the Treaty of Versailles?
The US Senate rejected the Treaty of Versailles because it would require the US to enter a war that it would be able to avoid if it rejected the treaty.
A bond which allowed the American citizen to lend money to the government to pay for the war.
Pride in one's nation
American troops helped the Allies win the war by playing a 'definite and distinct part' in the war. They did this by supporting British and French forces as well as operating in their own manner.

38. Why did many African-Americans migrate north during the war?
The negatively affect Europe because of the 40 million casualties due to war-related ailments.
Many African-Americans moved north because they filled the need for factory workers in the north making war goods.
A pledge that says that German you-boats will surface before attacking a ship and not sink passenger ships.
A British passenger ship that was sunk by German you-boats that killed almost 1 -200 people including 128 Americans.

39. Trench Warfare

40. Describe the situation of the European Allied Powers in 1917 when the U.S. entered the war.
The British and French forces are exhausted and ill in the trenches and Russia withdrew from the war due to the Treaty of Brest-Litovosk.
The head of the US food administration during WWI
A communist revolutionist in Russia during the WWl era
A bond which allowed the American citizen to lend money to the government to pay for the war.

41. Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Brest-Litovosk was a setback for the Allied forces because the Eastern Front was completely lost and they are set back in terms of supplies for the military and military support.
A general association of nations that would protect the independence of all countries.
A bond which allowed the American citizen to lend money to the government to pay for the war.
The most important treaty of the Peace of Paris Which made Germany pay war reparations of $30 billion dollars - limit its military and stripped it of its overseas colonies.

42. Socialist
Some European nations rejected Wilson's peace plan because the conflicting relations between post-war nations threatened the reality of the treaty.
A communist revolutionist in Russia during the WWl era
A person who believes that the people as a whole rather than private individuals should own all property and share the profits.
When neither side is strong enough to defeat the other.

43. Socialist
Prejudice affected German Americans during World War I because they were often ridiculed by fellow citizens that the US was fighting on the opposing side and much of the suffering that the African-Americans went through shortly after the Civil War.
A person who believes that the people as a whole rather than private individuals should own all property and share the profits.
A law requiring people of a certain age to serve in the military.
To give up power

44. How could the start of World War I be considered a failure of diplomacy?
The right of national groups to have their own territory and own forms of government
World War 1 ended when an armistice was passed with Germany that also required the German emperor to give up power.
The start of World War I could be considered a failure of diplomacy because countries started declaring war on one another out of sheer anticipation and did not consult their allies.
The British and French forces are exhausted and ill in the trenches and Russia withdrew from the war due to the Treaty of Brest-Litovosk.

45. How did Congress respond to those who criticized the American war effort?
Congress responded to those who criticized the American war effort by imprisoning all that protested the war and creating a law that would make it illegal to protest the government during wartime
The start of World War I could be considered a failure of diplomacy because countries started declaring war on one another out of sheer anticipation and did not consult their allies.
A offensive push made by the German military they would hope to end the war.
The Chairman of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

46. Lusitania
The rapid spread of contagious disease among large numbers of people.
A British passenger ship that was sunk by German you-boats that killed almost 1 -200 people including 128 Americans.
Creating a law that requires all men ages 21-30 to enlist in a draft. Educating the recruits to be able to read - write - perform military operations - and fed them three meals a day daily.
A military alliance among Russia France - and Britain.

47. John J Pershing
A military general that led the American Expeditionary Force
The negatively affect Europe because of the 40 million casualties due to war-related ailments.
A German thinker that predicted that workers around the rold would unite and overthrow the upper class.
The Treaty of Brest-Litovosk was a setback for the Allied forces because the Eastern Front was completely lost and they are set back in terms of supplies for the military and military support.

48. Big Four
One reason of the American joining the war on the Allied side was the Zimmermann note given to Mexico from Germany to attack the US if the United States declared war on Germany. Another reason for the US to join the war on the Allied side was the rem
The Sussex pledge help keep the United States from entering the war by reducing the casualties the US suffered while still in neutrality.
A person who believes that the people as a whole rather than private individuals should own all property and share the profits.
Woodrow Wilson - David Lloyd George - Georges Clemenceau - and Vittorio Orlando of Italy

49. Trench Warfare

50. How did the 'great migration' affect race relations in American cities?
Woodrow Wilson - David Lloyd George - Georges Clemenceau - and Vittorio Orlando of Italy
A German thinker that predicted that workers around the rold would unite and overthrow the upper class.
The great migration of African-American affected race relations in northern cites because of the vast amount of new people - the competition for housing and jobs because more intense.
The major points of Woodrow Wilson's plan for piece are: the end of secrecy between nations - free trade between nations - and limit on military weapons such as artillery - guns and bombs.