W o r l d W a r I

1. What single event set off World War I? Austrian Murder of the Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Austrian Heir to Austrian throne Serbian Murderer was a Serbian AustriaSerbia Austria declares war on Serbia

RussiaSerbia Russia was allied to Serbia so mobilizes its troops GermanyAustria RussiaFrance Germany was allied to Austria responded by declaring war on Russia and its ally France

Great Britain Germany Belgium France Great Britain bound by defense treaties declares war on Germany as German troops began invading Belgium on the way to France.Huh! Archduke Franz Ferdinand's murder

2. What kind of warfare characterized World War I? Trench warfare

3. Which countries made up the Triple Entente alliance and what did they later become known as? Britain France Russia ______ known as …. ______ Allies

4. What countries made up the Central Powers? Germany Austria-Hungary Turkey

5. In what year did World War I break out in Europe? 1914

6. What other name is given to World War I? The Great War wars Some 60 nations were involved The war to end all ____ The war to end all ____.

7. The main battle zone during World War I was known as? Western Front The Western Front ( France and Belgium ) Muddy trenches Protected by dirt and barbed wire Lice, rats, dampness and cold Diseases such as dysentery, gangrene, trench mouth “No man’s land”

8. What countries fought on the eastern front? Russia and Germany

9. What was America’s position at the beginning of the Great War? neutral Tried to remain neutral U.S. interests leaned towards the ______ Allies

10. What made the U.S. lean towards the Allied forces during WWI? Common ancestry Language Government democracy Economic ties Allies flooded American factories with requests for war supplies U.S. companies had invested heavily in an Allied victory

11. What event greatly deteriorated U.S.-German relations in 1915? May 7, German submarines sink the _________ Lusitania 128 Americans were killed

12. What new weapon did Germany develop? Submarine Used to surprise merchant ships in war zone around British Isles.

13. What events finally led the U.S. to declare war on Germany and enter WWI? unrestricted submarine warfare German Kaiser announced … 1. unrestricted submarine warfare 4 unarmed American merchant ships sunk by German submarines protect American shipping Wilson felt armed neutrality could not adequately protect American shipping

U.S. involvement could hasten end of war and insure for U.S. a major role in designing a lasting peace. Zimmerman Note 2. Zimmerman Note

14. What was the Zimmerman note? Note sent by a German official to the German ambassador in Mexico Germany would help Mexico regain land lost in war with America called? Mexican American War Texas, New Mexico, Arizona if Mexico allied itself to Germany

Note was intercepted by British officials Telegram showed Germans not trustworthy and war with Germany was inevitable.

15. When did the U.S. declare war on Germany? April 2, 1917 April 2, Wilson requested a declaration of war against Germany April 4, 1917 April 4, Senate passes declaration 82 to 6 April 6, 1917 April 6, House votes 373 to 30 April 6, 1917 April 6, Signed by Wilson

16. What agency oversaw the production, the controls, the organization, and the regulation of the war effort? War Regulatory Board

Liberty Bond Liberty Bond campaign $21 billion borrowed by government Income Tax 17. How did President Wilson plan to finance the war?

Wilson initiated a draft 18. How did the U.S. mobilize a fighting force for the war?

19. How and at what age were men inducted into the military to fight in WW I? Selective Service Act Passed on May 18, 1917 Conscription or compulsory enrollment in military service men 2130 Provided for the registration of all men between 21 and 30

20. What countries made up the allies? BritainFranceRussia United States

21. Who was the leader of the American troops in WW I? General John J. Pershing

22. When did the U.S. first send American troops to Europe? June 24, 1917

23. How well prepared for war were the American soldiers? Only 200,000 men in service Only 200,000 men in service Few officers had combat experience Few officers had combat experience Weapons were out of date Weapons were out of date Air corps consisted of 55 small planes Air corps consisted of 55 small planes 130 pilots 130 pilots

Lacked training … but, confident, courageous and enthusiastic Lacked training … but, confident, courageous and enthusiastic

24. How did the U.S. and the British defeat the German U-boat? Convoy system Convoy system Merchant ships traveled in a large group with a guard of circling destroyers and cruisers. Merchant ships traveled in a large group with a guard of circling destroyers and cruisers.

25. What nickname was given to the American infantryman? Doughboy

26. What name was given to the American forces in World War I? American Expeditionary Forces

27. During World War I what U.S. Supreme Court ruling upheld limits to free speech? Schenck v. United States Schenck participated in many antiwar activities in violation of the Espionage Act, including the mailing of about 15,000 leaflets urging draftees and soldiers to resist the draft. He was arrested and charged with “causing and attempting to cause insubordination in the military and naval forces of the United States” and with disturbing the draft. He was arrested, tried, convicted, and sentenced to prison for violating the Espionage Act of 1917, and he appealed his case to the Supreme Court.

28. What new weapons were introduced in World War I? Submarines Submarines Machine Guns Machine Guns Tanks Tanks Cannons Cannons Poisonous gas Poisonous gas Airplanes Airplanes

29. What new weapon did Germany develop and what was it in response to? submarine The submarine blockade In response to the British blockade of Germany (German people were starving)

30. How many years did World War I last? 4 years in Europe 1 year for America

31. How many nations were involved in World War I? 30 nations Spain, Norway, Sweden, Persia, the Netherlands remained neutral

32. How many died, were wounded, left as refugees in World War I? 26 million died ½ were civilians who died as a result of disease, starvation, or exposure. 20 million wounded 10 million refugees

33. What was the cost of the war? Estimates $350 billion

34. In what year did world War I end? Began in ________ 1914 Ended on Ended on …… ______ hour, ____ day, ______ month of 1918 Armistice Germany signs Armistice agreeing to a cease fire. 11th 11t h11th

35. What was Woodrow Wilson’s peace plan called? Fourteen Points

36. What was the peace treaty ending WW I called? Treaty of Versailles

37. Which countries made up the Big Four that negotiated the peace treaty ending the war? U.S.BritainFranceItaly

38. Which provision of Wilson’s Fourteen points was not rejected in the Treaty of Versailles? A general association of nations … called? League of Nations (League of Nations) never U.S. never joined thus weakening the league

39. Why did some members of the Senate oppose the idea of a League of Nation? They felt that it could cause the U.S. to become involved in the affairs of other nations

40. Which countries were formed as a result of the Treaty of Versailles? Yugoslavia Czechoslovakia Austria Hungary Romania Poland

41. What allied nation did not accept the peace treaty? United StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited States Signed a separate treaty with Germany in 1921

42. What event in Russia allowed the Germans to concentrate all their troops against France and Britain? (___________________) Bolsheviks (___________________) seized power in November 1917 Communists Bolsheviks signed a peace treaty with Germany Allowed Germany to concentrate most forces on ________ Front Western

43. Why did the European allies oppose Wilson’s peace plan? easy Felt is was too easy on Germany

44. Which countries were formed as a result of the Treaty of Versailles? Yugoslavia Czechoslovakia Austria Hungary Romania Poland

45. How were the seeds of World War II sown in the treaty ending World War I? Postwar economic conditions bad all over Europe especially Germany Severe depression in 1923 Millions of workers lost jobs German mark was nearly worthless People burned paper money for fuel

Treaty of Versailles expected _________ to pay for the war Germany

46. During World War I the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in Schenk v. United States that A. expanded civil liberties. B. upheld limits to free speech. C. overturned limits to free speech. D. made it illegal to refuse military duty.

47. To conserve food during World War II the U.S. government A. introduced daylight saving time. B. encouraged Americans to buy war bonds. C. limited the alcohol content of wine and beer. D. encouraged Americans to plant victory gardens.

48. This poster, used by the Committee on Public Information to build and maintain support for the war effort, is an example of which of the following? A.legislation B.a war bond C.propaganda D.an executive order

After the war the _______ _______ emerges as the world’s greatest industrial power Circumstances in Germany drove many in Germany to search for a scapegoat Blame fell on the _______Jews Adolph Hitler United States Gave rise to former Austrian corporal ________ ________

Review

What single event set off WWI? Assassination of the Archduke of _______ Franz Ferdinand Austria

in Europe What year did W.W. I break out in Europe ? 1914

What year did the U. S. enter WW I? 1917

What nations made up the Central Powers? Germany Austria-Hungary Turkey

What was America’s position during the early years of W.W. I? Neutral

What event finally forced America into W.W. I? unrestricted __________ warfareAnnouncement of unrestricted __________ warfare submari ne

What other name is given to WWI? The Great War The Great War

How did the U. S. raise money to finance the W.W. I? Liberty Bond CampaignLiberty Bond Campaign or War bonds Income TaxIncome Tax

Where was the main battlefront of WW I? Western Front Western Front

What countries fought on the eastern front? Germany and RussiaGermany and Russia

What countries made up the allies? United States BritainFranceRussia

What kind of warfare characterized WWI? Trench warfareTrench warfare

What new weapon did the Germans develop? SubmarineSubmarine

Who was President of the U. S. during W.W.I? Woodrow Wilson Woodrow Wilson

At what age were men inducted into military service? 1818

What nickname was given to the American soldiers in WW I? DoughboysDoughboys

What name was given to the American forces in WWI? American Expeditionary ForcesAmerican Expeditionary Forces

During World War I what U.S. Supreme Court ruling upheld limits to free speech? Schenk v. United States

How did Congress draft an army quickly? Selective Service ActSelective Service Act

What event in Russia allowed the Germans to concentrate all their troops against France and Britain? Bolshevik takeover orBolshevik takeover or Communist RevolutionCommunist Revolution

What year did WW I end?

What was President Wilson’s peace plan called? Fourteen Points Fourteen Points

Which provision of Wilson’s peace plan was not rejected? League of NationsLeague of Nations

What was the Peace treaty ending WW I called? Treaty of Versailles Treaty of Versailles

What allied nation did not accept the peace treaty? The United States The United States

1.What single event set off World War I? 2. What year did W.W. I break out in Europe? 3. What year did the U. S. entered WW I? 4. What nations made up the Central Powers? 5. What was America’s position during the early years of W.W. I?

6. What event finally forced America into W.W. I? 7. What countries made up the Allies? 8. Who was President of the U. S. during W.W.I? 9. How did Congress draft an army quickly? 10. How did the U. S. raise money to finance the W.W. I?

11. What was the main battlefront of WW I? 12. What year did WW I end? 13. What was President Wilson’s peace plan called? 14. What was the Peace treaty ending WW I called?

15.At what age were men inducted into the military to fight in WW I? 16.What nickname was given to the American infantryman? 17.What name was given to the American forces in World War I?

18.What countries fought on the eastern front? 19.What kind of warfare characterized World War I? 20.What new weapon did Germany develop?

1.Murder of archduke Ferdinand Germany Austria- Hungary, Turkey 5. Neutral 6. Sinking of American ships by German sub 7.U.S., Great Britain, France, Russia 8.Woodrow Wilson 9.Selective Service Act

10.Sold Liberty Bonds & Income tax 11.Western Front Fourteen Points 14.Treaty of Versailles

Doughboy 17.American Expeditionary Force 18.Russia & Germany 19.Trench 20.Submarines