Chapter 19

Question 0

Lustina

Answer 0

was sunk by a German submarine, killing 128 Americans

SIG: it’s a factor for America entering war.

Question 1

Trench warfare

Answer 1

trenches dug in the ground for defense SIG: caused 1million deaths, cause the tactics were outpaced by technology.

Question 2

Zimmerman Note

Answer 2

diplomatic note from ambassador Zimmerman to Mexican ambassador saying to attack the US if they enter the war. America intercepts the note. SIG: a leading cause for WWI
-the struggle to keep the world “safe for democracy”

Question 3

League of Nations

Answer 3

World Wide council to call for peace.

Sig- end to world war 1

Question 4

Wilson’s 14 Points

Answer 4

Wilson agenda that called for peace at the end of the war. It called for self determination to all nations, freedom in travel, trade, and end to secret treaties, and the creation to the League of Nations.
It sets agenda for peace before the war even starts

Question 5

Selective Service Act

Answer 5

drafted 3 million into service ⬆️SIG.

• Women served as nurses, secretaries, and operators.
• Shipyard workers were exempt from the draft.

Question 6

General John J Pershing

Answer 6

led the AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE(AFE) into conflict in Europe ⬆️SIG: shows Americas help in the war.

Question 7

Committee of Public Information

Answer 7

gov agency created to “inform” America of their purpose and necessity in the war effort. “Sway the ideas of whole populations, change their habits of life, create belief, practically universal in any policy or ideas.” SIG: gained Americans support by “informing”(manipulating) them on the war constantly, cause when Americans back the war we win.

Question 8

Russian Revolution

Answer 8

A communist revolution headed by Lenim that over threw the govt. they withdrew from wwI and published secret treaties, by which allied powers agreed to divide up and conquer territories. The revolt created the first socialist country, and also goes against Wilson’s 14 points.

Question 9

18th AMENDMENT:

Answer 9

prohibits the consumption and selling of alcohol. SIG: extension of progressivism, helped women’s rights.

Question 10

19th Amendment

Answer 10

Prohibits sex as a qualification to vote. Allows women to vote

Question 11

Espionage Act of 1917

Answer 11

prohibited spying and “false statements” that might impede military success. SIG: America has a scape goat in locking up people they don’t like.

Question 12

Sedition act of 1918

Answer 12

a crime to speak or print word against the gov or the war effort. SIG: against the first amendment.

SIG OF BOTH: gov restricted the citizens for the excuse of security.

Question 13

Ford Motor co. Sociological Dept.

Answer 13

inspected and evaluated the Americanization of worker’s homes an fired those who didn’t adapt quickly. SIG: the company was allowed to have a prejudice based on Americanism.

Question 14

The Red Scare

Answer 14

A period of political intolerance inspired post war. Fear rised from Russian revolution. Communist in America, frightened an entire nation with a idea of viloates citizen rights with excuse of keeping communist away.

Question 15

NIAGARA MOVEMENT:

Answer 15

Du Bois gathered a group of black leaders that called for:
- right to vote
- end of segregation
- equal economic and educational opportunities
SIG: precursor to civil rights movement

Question 16

TREATY OF VERSAILLES

Answer 16

conducted in secret, established League of Nations
-France gained some of Germany’s land
-Germany is completely blamed, has to pay $15million to Brit and Fran, is not allowed to have any sort of military
the treaty of Versailles is harsh and unfair which leads to WWII because of Germany’s distain, and the Vietnam war because Britain and France wanted to control Vietnam.

Question 17

HENRY CABOT LODGE

Answer 17

led congressional opposition to U.S. ratification of the Treaty of Versailles
SIG: not ratifying the treaty led to the League of Nations failing, so their was no discussion of problems- leading to WWII.