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During what years did the World War I occur? 1914-1918

What was the name of the British Ocean liner that was sunk by the Germans angering many Americans? Lusitania

What made gas less effective when fighting trench warfare? Wind direction

Did Wilson agree that Germany should be harshly punished? NO

What happened when Woodrow Wilson traveled around the U. S What happened when Woodrow Wilson traveled around the U.S. to gain support for the League of Nations and Treaty of Versailles? He had a stroke

What countries where in the Triple Entente originally? Britain, France, and Russia

What were three nicknames given to World War I? Trench War, Great War, Imperialist War

U.S., France, Britain, and Italy Which countries made up the “Big Four” at the Versailles’ peace conference to end the war? U.S., France, Britain, and Italy

What were the causes of World War I? Nationalism, Imperialism, Alliances, Assassination of Franz Ferdinand, and Militarism

Who overthrew the Russian czar in 1917, pulled Russia out of the war, and set up the communist government? V.I Lenin

What group caused the most famous strike in 1919 when they walked of the job in Boston? Steel workers

Who was the leader of Russia in World War I? Czar Nicholas II

What term means an extreme love and devotion to one’s own country? Nationalism

Was the Treaty of Versailles successful in keeping the peace after World War I? NO

What innovations caused trench warfare to begin? machine guns

What was the objective of the Battle of Argonne Forest? to capture an important railroad station

What happened in World War I that had never happened Women served in armed forces

According to the Selective Service Act, how was it determined who would be drafted into the military? Lottery

Stopped to Boston police strike What did Governor Calvin Coolidge do to gain national respect after World War I? Stopped to Boston police strike

create a League of Nations What did the leaders who met at the Versailles Peace Conference agree to do after the war? create a League of Nations

What was the economic effect of WWI? Farm and factory output increased.

In which battle did the Germans first use poison gas? 2nd Battle of Ypres

Why was the Battle of Argonne Forest a turning point in the war? Germany agreed to the armistice after they lost the battle.

What position was so important in the Battle of Argonne Forest? the Hindenburg Line

Mail could be searched to stop treason/helping the enemy. What was a political change that occurred in WWI that could affect all citizens due to the Espionage Act? Mail could be searched to stop treason/helping the enemy.

What are 3 other names for WWI? Great War, Trench War, Imperialist War

Committee of Public Information Which government agency was in charge of “selling the war to the people? Committee of Public Information

Besides reducing the navy & army, getting rid of the airforce, and paying for the war, what were three other ways Germany was punished after the war? Admit to causing the war, giving land to France and Poland & demilitarizing the Rhineland

Besides self-determination for all countries and free seas and trade, what were 3 other major ideas of Wilson’s 14 Points? No secret alliances, reduce weapons in all countries, and create a League of Nations

What fear did the Red Scare cause after WWI? that Communism could spread