3rd Part Flashcards
What is a front?
A line between two opposing armies
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungry sparked what war?
The Great War
What date did the Great War end?
November 11, 1918
Who was the general in charge of American forces during the Great War?
John J. Pershing
According to the Treaty of Versailles, Germany had to accept what?
The blame for starting the war
What were the results of the Great War?
The US Economy prospered; many countries’ economies were upset; 9 million soldiers and 6 million civilians died; Bitterness and distrust arose between nations (see page 28 of your LU)
Who was a Mexican who led raids in southwestern United States?
Pancho Villa
Who was the German Foreign Minister at this time?
Arthur Zimmerman
Who was mistreated because the refused to help in the war effort?
Conscientious Objectors
What group of people faced abuse because the refused to participate in the war?
Conscientious Objectors
What countries made up the Allied Powers?
Britain, France, Russia, Japan, Italy
Certificates sold by the government to borrow money from the people where called what?
War Bonds
Who led an expedition to capture Pancho Villa?
John J. Pershing
Who tried to implement dollar diplomacy in Latin America?
William Taft
Who’s assassination started a war in Europe?
Franz Ferdinand
