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World War 1 History

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1. Big Four
A system of managing government through departments run by officials.
Woodrow Wilson - David Lloyd George - Georges Clemenceau - and Vittorio Orlando of Italy
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.
The rapid spread of contagious disease among large numbers of people.

2. Describe the situation of the European Allied Powers in 1917 when the U.S. entered the war.
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 1917 act which required all men ages 21 to 30 to register for a military draft.
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 rapid spread of contagious disease among large numbers of people.

3. Sussex Pledge
A pledge that says that German you-boats will surface before attacking a ship and not sink passenger ships.
Pride in one's nation
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.
Some European nations rejected Wilson's peace plan because the conflicting relations between post-war nations threatened the reality of the treaty.

4. Stalemate
When neither side is strong enough to defeat the other.
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
The policy of building up strong armed forces to prepare for war.

5. Why did many African-Americans migrate north during the war?
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.
A general association of nations that would protect the independence of all countries.
Many African-Americans moved north because they filled the need for factory workers in the north making war goods.
An African-American military division which fought with the French military

6. Czar
Russian Emperor
A offensive push made by the German military they would hope to end the war.
A general association of nations that would protect the independence of all countries.
Pride in one's nation

7. League of Nations
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 general association of nations that would protect the independence of all countries.
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
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.

8. Why was the Treaty of Brest-Litvosk a setback for the Allies during World War I?
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 military alliance among Russia France - and Britain.
Cash payments
Many African-Americans moved north because they filled the need for factory workers in the north making war goods.

9. League of Nations
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.
A 10 month battle in 1916 that ended in a stale mate with over a million casualties on both sides combined.
A general association of nations that would protect the independence of all countries.
Pride in one's nation

10. Central Powers
An African-American military division which fought with the French military
A military division which was led by John J. Pershing
People who refuse to fight in any war because they believe that war is evil
A military alliance between Germany - Austria-Hungary - Bulgaria - and the Ottoman Empire.

11. Self-determination
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 man's land' or the
The right of national groups to have their own territory and own forms of government
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.
Many African-Americans moved north because they filled the need for factory workers in the north making war goods.

12. Armistice
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.
An agreement to stop fighting
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.
Some European nations rejected Wilson's peace plan because the conflicting relations between post-war nations threatened the reality of the treaty.

13. Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

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

15. Czar
A German thinker that predicted that workers around the rold would unite and overthrow the upper class.
Russian Emperor
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.
The Chairman of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

16. Nationalism

17. U-Boat
A German submarine
Cash payments
People who refuse to fight in any war because they believe that war is evil
A person who tries to stir up war.

18. How did the 'great migration' affect race relations in American cities?
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.
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
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
Some European nations rejected Wilson's peace plan because the conflicting relations between post-war nations threatened the reality of the treaty.

19. How did World War I end? When did World War I end?
Some European nations rejected Wilson's peace plan because the conflicting relations between post-war nations threatened the reality of the treaty.
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.
World War 1 ended when an armistice was passed with Germany that also required the German emperor to give up power.

20. How did the Sussex pledge help keep the United States from entering the war?
The Sussex pledge help keep the United States from entering the war by reducing the casualties the US suffered while still in neutrality.
The head of the US food administration during WWI
World War 1 ended when an armistice was passed with Germany that also required the German emperor to give up power.
A communist revolutionist in Russia during the WWl era

21. Why did many African-Americans migrate north during the war?
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 Treaty of Versailles made Germany pay war reparations of $300 billion dollars - limit its military - and stripped it of its overseas colonies.
Many African-Americans moved north because they filled the need for factory workers in the north making war goods.
A German submarine

22. Why did Russia drop out of the war?
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.
When neither side is strong enough to defeat the other.
The Treaty of Versailles made Germany pay war reparations of $300 billion dollars - limit its military - and stripped it of its overseas colonies.
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.

23. Vladimir I. Lenin
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 communist revolutionist in Russia during the WWl era
A offensive push made by the German military they would hope to end the war.
A note to Mexico to attack the United States if it declared war on Germany

24. Why do you think many Progressives opposed the United States entrance into the war?
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.
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.
People who refuse to fight in any war because they believe that war is evil
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.

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

26. How did World War I end? When did World War I end?
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.
The negatively affect Europe because of the 40 million casualties due to war-related ailments.
World War 1 ended when an armistice was passed with Germany that also required the German emperor to give up power.
A note to Mexico to attack the United States if it declared war on Germany

27. Kaiser
An agreement to stop fighting
A 1917 act which required all men ages 21 to 30 to register for a military draft.
The rapid spread of contagious disease among large numbers of people.
German emperor

28. Allied Powers
A military alliance among Russia France - and Britain.
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.
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 military division which was led by John J. Pershing

29. Peace without victory
Cash payments
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.
A proposal made by Woodrow Wilson for the defeated powers not to receive punishment
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.

30. Lusitania
Many African-Americans moved north because they filled the need for factory workers in the north making war goods.
When neither side is strong enough to defeat the other.
A British passenger ship that was sunk by German you-boats that killed almost 1 -200 people including 128 Americans.
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.

31. Peace without victory
The Sussex pledge help keep the United States from entering the war by reducing the casualties the US suffered while still in neutrality.
A proposal made by Woodrow Wilson for the defeated powers not to receive punishment
The negatively affect Europe because of the 40 million casualties due to war-related ailments.
A law requiring people of a certain age to serve in the military.

32. How did trench warfare make offensives long and deadly?

33. Draft
A law requiring people of a certain age to serve in the military.
The spreading of ideas that help a cause or hurt an opposing cause.
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.
Russian Emperor

34. Warmonger
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.
The head of the US food administration during WWI
A person who tries to stir up war.
When neither side is strong enough to defeat the other.

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

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

37. Selective Service Act
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.
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.
A fleet of military units that cut off an area from communicating with the rest of the world.
A 1917 act which required all men ages 21 to 30 to register for a military draft.

38. Epidemic
A peace plan proposed by Woodrow Wilson that would try to prevent international problems from sparking another world war.
Cash payments
A person who believes that the people as a whole rather than private individuals should own all property and share the profits.
The rapid spread of contagious disease among large numbers of people.

39. How did the war negatively affect Europe?
Many African-Americans moved north because they filled the need for factory workers in the north making war goods.
Cash payments
The negatively affect Europe because of the 40 million casualties due to war-related ailments.
A communist revolutionist in Russia during the WWl era

40. How did the war negatively affect Europe?
A law requiring people of a certain age to serve in the military.
People who refuse to fight in any war because they believe that war is evil
The right of national groups to have their own territory and own forms of government
The negatively affect Europe because of the 40 million casualties due to war-related ailments.

41. How could the start of World War I be considered a failure of diplomacy?
The spreading of ideas that help a cause or hurt an opposing cause.
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 note to Mexico to attack the United States if it declared war on Germany
A German submarine

42. Propaganda
The Sussex pledge help keep the United States from entering the war by reducing the casualties the US suffered while still in neutrality.
The spreading of ideas that help a cause or hurt an opposing cause.
A general association of nations that would protect the independence of all countries.
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.

43. How did the United States prepare for war?
A offensive push made by the German military they would hope to end the war.
A 10 month battle in 1916 that ended in a stale mate with over a million casualties on both sides combined.
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
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.

44. List three ways in which the Treaty of Versailles punished Germany.
A bond which allowed the American citizen to lend money to the government to pay for the war.
A system of managing government through departments run by officials.
The Treaty of Versailles made Germany pay war reparations of $300 billion dollars - limit its military - and stripped it of its overseas colonies.
A proposal made by Woodrow Wilson for the defeated powers not to receive punishment

45. Karl Marx
A German thinker that predicted that workers around the rold would unite and overthrow the upper class.
A law requiring people of a certain age to serve in the military.
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.
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.

46. Armistice
The head of the US food administration during WWI
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
An agreement to stop fighting
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.

47. Why did the European nations object to some of Wilson's ideas?

48. Lusitania
A British passenger ship that was sunk by German you-boats that killed almost 1 -200 people including 128 Americans.
To give up power
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.
A treaty ending Russia's involvement of the war.

49. Draft
A British passenger ship that was sunk by German you-boats that killed almost 1 -200 people including 128 Americans.
A law requiring people of a certain age to serve in the military.
A military general that led the American Expeditionary Force
A offensive push made by the German military they would hope to end the war.

50. Describe the situation of the European Allied Powers in 1917 when the U.S. entered the war.
A German submarine
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 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.
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.