CHAPTER 23 TEST Flashcards
how did nationalism contribute to tensions in europe?
nationalism brought stability to German, but it brought instability to Austria-Hungary.
what new technologies did armies in WWI use?
machine guns, artillery guns that fired shells,poisonous gases, and tanks.
what events challenged U.S. neutrality?
the sinking os the Lusitania and the Zimmerman Note
how did the U.S. gain public support for the war?
the Committee of Public Information was formed. they organized rallies and parades to support the war. they even published posters, pamphlets, and performed public speeches.
how did war mobilization benefit American workers?
while men were fighting at war, women and immigrants had to take over their jobs.
how did allied troops break the stalemate with Germany?
allied troops started to make rapid advances toward germany. they were moving closer towards German land.
what made the influenza epidemic of 1918 make so deadly?
it was very contagious and transmitted through the air which spreads rapidly. it spread to army camps and soldiers then all around the world.
why did allied leaders object to wilson’s plan?
they wanted Germany to be punished for its role in the war. they wanted to make sure that germany would not become a world power again.
