America Joins the Allies Flashcards
1
Q
Early American Involvement in the war
A
They didn’t want to be involved but they sent supplies to their allies
2
Q
The sinking of the Lusitania
A
- Was sunk by a German submarine
- The Germans sunk the ship because it was a British ship
3
Q
What side did the USA join?
A
The Allies
4
Q
Hand-to-hand combat changes war
A
- it makes it more personal
5
Q
When does the airplane make it’s first experience
A
In world war 1
6
Q
Air Force in Ww1
A
- sublevel within the navy
7
Q
Zepplin
A
- Blimps
- Not meant for passenger transport
8
Q
Mustard gas
A
- Stops respiration
9
Q
Painter of “A Street in Arras”
A
John Singer Sargent 1918
10
Q
Why does disease spread quickly durring war
A
- Close living spaces, dirty water, poop everywhere, ect.
11
Q
Who won the war?
A
The allies
12
Q
Who had the most casualties
A
Russia
