USA Knowledge Tests (1890-1920) “First World War” Flashcards
How many women protested the war in August 1914 and how?
1500 women marched down Fifth Avenue in New York, August 1914 to protest the war
How much did allied war debt come to?
$10.5 billion
When did Germans launch unrestricted submarine warfare?
Between February to August 1915
In February and March 1917, how many tons of Allied shipping was sunk by U-Boats?
1 million
What exploded mysteriously in Jersey City in 1916 and how much damage did this cause?
Black Tom’s munitions plant exploded causing $20 million of damage
Who were blamed for the Black Tom’s munitions plant in Jersey City exploding?
German saboteurs
How much did food production increase between 1915 and 1918?
12.3 million tons to 18.6 million tons per year
How many American soldiers were killed in WW1?
50,000
How much money did US Steel make in 2 years and what were they accused of afterwards?
$500 million and they were accused of war-profiteering after the war
Espionage Act 1917
Good post-masters to keep an eye out for suspicious mail
How many prosecutions took place under the Espionage Act?
1500 prosecutions took place
How many African Americans moved North during the war?
330,000
How many African Americans joined the armed forces during the war?
360,000
How much money did the war cost the USA? What fraction of this money was raised through War Bonds?
$33.5 billion, 2/3 was raised through war bonds
