World War I

Question 1

African Americans

Answer 1

Soldiers faced discrimination.
Factories hired minorities to fill jobs. African Americans left the south to work in northern factories.
Women were able to join the work force for the first time in WWI

Question 2

Russian Revolution

Answer 2

In March of 1917, they removed the autocratic czar of Russia

Question 3

Stalemate

Answer 3

September 1914, the war reached a stalemate, a situation in which neither side in a conflict is able to gain the advantage. French and British halted German advances in Paris.
Dug trenches, separated by “no man’s land”

Question 4

US Economy

Answer 4

The US economy was strong because they sold liberty war bonds in the war, and many countries owe them money. The US was the largest creditor.

Question 5

US involvement

Answer 5

Sold liberty bonds; made over $20 billion for war

They supported Britain

US used convoys to safely transport troops across the Atlantic

Question 6

Versailles Treaty

Answer 6

In June, 1919, it was signed. In November, congress didn’t want it to be ratified.
In May 20, 1920, US declared war over. Broke treaties with Austria, Hungary, and Germany. They didn’t join League of Nations