World War I Flashcards
Define militarism.
Policy of a powerful country building up its military to prepare for war.
What was the immediate cause of World War I?
Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand.
Define stalemate.
Deadlock, neither side could score a clear victory.
Define nationalism.
Strong pride in one’s nation.
Define imperialism.
Powerful country seeking to control a weaker country politically or economically.
Define propaganda.
The spread of ideas to win support for a cause.
Define alliances.
Countries that agree to help one another.
What was the unoccupied land that was between opposing sides?
No man’s land.
What was the U.S. policy when war broke out in Europe?
Neutrality
How did people in the United States profit from the war?
By selling supplies to both sides.
Which countries made up the Central Powers?
Austria-Hungary, Germany, Turkey, Bulgaria.
Which countries made up the Allied powers?
France, Britain, and Russia
What ship did a German U-Boat sink off the coast of Ireland?
Lusitania
Which country did Germany try to make a deal with that the U.S. later found out about in a telegram?
Mexico
Define mobilize.
to prepare for war.
Why did Russia withdraw from WWI?
Russian Revolution.
Define U-Boat.
German term for submarine.
Define unrestricted submarine warfare.
Attack on ships bringing supplies to enemy countries.
Who was blamed for World War I?
Germany
What sacrifices did Americans make at home to support the war effort?
Buy liberty bonds, plant victory gardens, wheatless Mondays, Meatless Tuesdays
Who were the 4 minute men?
Speakers often famous people who gave speeches encouraging Americans to make sacrifices for the war effort.
Who did Germany try to make an alliance with in order to attack the U.S.?
Mexico
Why did the U.S. not join the League of Nations?
They were afraid the U.S. would get into another war.
Why was imperialism a cause for World War I?
Powerful countries had opposing alliances.
Why was the U.S. brought into WWI?
Unrestricted submarine warfare and the Zimmerman Telegram.
What did the Selective Service Act require of male citizens?
all me between the ages of 21-30 register for the draft.
What was the goal of the Bolsheivks?
Create a communist system in Russia
What did Wilson propose in Fourteen Points that was later rejected by the Senate?
The League of Nations
What happened to the American economy during the war?
It grew stronger
What was included in the Treaty of Brest-Litvosk?
Russia gave up land to Germany along with coal mines and other valuable resources.
Define vessel.
Boat.
Define terrorist.
An individual or group that uses threats and violence to promote a cause.
Define Liberty Bond.
Bonds sold by the U.S. government to raise money for a war.
Who was the head of the Food Administration?
Herbert Hoover
What did the War Industries Board do during the war?
told factories what they had to produce and provided for the sharing of limited resources, decided what prices should be set.
What was the purpose of the War Labor Board?
settled disputes over working hours and wages and tried to prevent strikes.
Define pacifists.
An individual who is opposed to war.
What was the final battle of the Allied offensive?
Battle of the Argonne Forest
Define armistice.
An agreement to stop fighting.
Define abdicate.
give up power.
What nickname did the United States Marine Corp earn at the Battle of Belleau Wood?
Devil Dogs
Define self-determination.
the right of national groups to have their own territory and forms of government.
Define reparations.
Cash payments for losses.
What were President Wilson’s goals for the peace?
an end to secret agreements, freedom of the seas, free trade, arms reductions, support for self-determination, and a League of Nations.
Define Sussex Pledge.
Before attacking any ship U-boats would surface and give warning.
What is depicted in the political cartoon?
The Zimmerman telegram. Germany is trying to form an alliance with Mexico. Once the U.S. is defeated Germany will give them land they lost to the U.S. during the Mexican-American War.
What was Wilson’s campaign slogan when he ran for reelection in 1916?
“He kept us out of the war”
What was discoverd that the Lusitania had on board?
Weapons, ammunition, and explosives for the Allies.
