Chapter 9 World War I and its Aftermath 1914-1920 Flashcards
What new method of battle was used primarily in WW1?
Trench warfare
What is a general strike
A strike involving all the workers in a region
What was the draft
A system of mandatory recruitment for the army of men over eighteen and over
In what city did 75% of the police go on strike
Boston
What division did General A. Mitchell Palmer create
the FBI
What two new war vehicles were introduced in WW1
tanks and zepplins
What was the first American Unit to enter combat
the 93rd infantry
how did soldiers defend from artillery fire in WW1
they built trenches
Why did America join WW1?
The sinking of the Lusitania by a German U-boat. The boat contained over 120 Americans
What are three new field weapons used in WW1?
Machine guns, grenades, and flamethrowers
What country opposed the Allies in the Gallipoli campaign and what country is it today?
The Ottoman Empire, modern day turkey.
Who were the central powers?
Germany, Austro-Hungary, The Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria
What were the MAIN causes of WW1
Militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism
What event is said to have caussed WW1
The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
what messaging system did they use
Radio and pigeons
