Chapter 11 WWI Flashcards
What legislation did Congress pass in 1917 in an attempt to “quiet the voice” of the dissenters of the war?
Espionage and Sedition Acts
Who are the central powers at the beginning of WWI?
Germany, Italy, austria-Hungary
Who was the first US Congresswoman who also opposed US entry into WWI?
Rankin
Which side is the US?
Allies
What was the date that Germany surrenders with an armistice and effectively ends WWI?
November 11, 1918
Who was the British Prime Minister during WWI?
George
What did the US government create to serve as a “middle man” between the troops and citizens in providing supples and munitions for the war?
War Industries Board
What group attempts and succeeds in overthrowing the Russian government in 1917?
Bolsheviks
Who were the members of the Big 4?
Wilson, Bryan, Pershing, Orlando
Who was the German Foreign Minister responsible for requesting Mexico side with Germany and fight against the US in WWI?
Zimmerman
Who were part of the Allies at the beginning of WWI
Great Britain, France, Russia
What group was in charge of raising American awareness about the war?
Committee on Public Information
Who was the creator of the “I want you” poster that was used as a propaganda tool during WWI?
James Flagg
Who was the French Premier during WWI?
Clemenceau
On what Constitutional Right did Schenck make his appeal in the court case Schenck vs. US?
Freedom of Speech
What was the date the US entered WWI?
April 6, 1917
When the 16th Amendment was added to the Constitution, it assured US citizens would help the war effort by
Paying income tax
Who was the US Secretary of State that resigned after a dispute with the president over a decision that was made?
Bryan
Who was the Italian Premier during WWI?
Orlando
Did the Big 4 support the League of Nations?
Yes
Did the US Congress approve the League of Nations?
No
Why did the US being to favor Britain and France?
The US had extensive trade with both countries, Germany was the aggressor in the war
How did most women contribute to the war effort?
They often volunteered as nurses