WWI

Question 1

each country in Europe had a desire to better its army and navy

Answer 1

arms race

Question 2

who generally had the most powerful navy in Europe

Answer 2

Great Britain

Question 3

what year did WWI begin

Answer 3

1914

Question 4

submarines used to sink supply ships

Answer 4

u boats

Question 5

most of the time in these were waiting for the fighting to begin

Answer 5

trench warfare

Question 6

the area between the trenches was the most dangerous place to be

Answer 6

no mans land

Question 7

how did most Americans feel about joining the war in Europe

Answer 7

most people wanted to remain neutral

Question 8

the Germans sunk the unarmed French Sussex with Americans on board
Wilson demanded that the Germans stop sinking merchant ships without warning or the US would sever diplomatic relations with Germany
Germany agreed

Answer 8

Sussex pledge

Question 9

increased the number of army and national guardsmen

Answer 9

national defense act

Question 10

who announced they would resume their u boat campaign and sink all ships in the war zone

Answer 10

Germany

Question 11

when did the congress declare war

Answer 11

April 6, 1917

Question 12

M

Answer 12

militarism

Question 13

A

Answer 13

alliances

Question 14

I

Answer 14

imperialism

Question 15

N

Answer 15

nationalism

Question 16

original policy when the nations of Europe went to war with one another

Answer 16

neutrality

Question 17

causes tension

ethnic groups want independence

Answer 17

nationalism

Question 18

controlling other areas for resources

competed for land

Answer 18

imperialism

Question 19

each nation wants to be the best

1890 Germany was largest

Answer 19

militarism

Question 20

triple entente formed

1907

Answer 20

France
Britain
Russia

Question 21

triple alliance formed

aka central powers

Answer 21

Germany, Austria- Hungary, Italy, Ottoman Empire

Question 22

Balkan Peninsula became a disputed area
Russia and Austria wanted to control the Serbians
Balkans were the gateway to the Mediterranean Sea
Germany wanted a railway to the Ottoman Empire

Answer 22

ignites of war

Question 23

who declared war against Serbia

Answer 23

Austria

Question 24

what forced other nations to take sides

Answer 24

alliance system

Question 25

Germany declared war on Russia Russia came to defend Serbia from Austria Germany had alliance with Austria

Answer 25

August 1, 1914

Question 26

Germany declares war on France France would aid Russia Germany invades Belgium, Britain declares war on Germany and Austria- Hungary

Answer 26

August 3, 1914

Question 27

when did the war officially start

Answer 27

August 3, 1914

Question 28

attack France first, then attack Russia

Answer 28

schlieffen plan

Question 29

caused by frostbite and wet conditions

Answer 29

trench foot

Question 30

July 1, 1916 1.2 million dead conflict in Europe bogged into stalemate of horrific trench warfare US maintains neutral then gets brought into war Britain convinces US to fight on the other side

Answer 30

Bettie of Somme

Question 31

may 18, 1917 required all males between the ages of 21-30 to register for the draft about 24 million men registered, 23% of the total population

Answer 31

selective service act

Question 32

how many women volunteered as nurses, clerical workers and telephone operators

Answer 32

about 11,000

Question 33

created by president Wilson to spread pro-war propaganda

Answer 33

committee for public information

Question 34

many American schools stopped offering instruction in the German language called German a language of autocracy many german Americans were badgered, beaten, and sometimes killed

Answer 34

anti Union views

Question 35

punished anyone who said anything negative about the government would be punished may 16, 1918

Answer 35

the sedition act

Question 36

the government borrows money

Answer 36

bonds

Question 37

cost between 25 cents and $5, the government printed booklets and when they were full they could be turned in for bonds

Answer 37

war saving stamps

Question 38

created by president Wilson and headed by Bernard Baruch to increase industrial production and coordinate different industries the government took over all of the factories instructed the factories on what to produce, how much to produce, and the cost of the items

Answer 38

war industries board

Question 39

what did women's blouse factories now make

Answer 39

signal flags

Question 40

what did radiator manufacturers now create

Answer 40

guns

Question 41

what did automobile factories now make

Answer 41

airplane engines

Question 42

what did piano companies now make

Answer 42

airplane wings

Question 43

headed by ex president Taft was formed to unify labor policies and served as the court for labor disputes hoped to prevent strikes worked to improve working conditions

Answer 43

national war labor board

Question 44

headed by future president Herbert Hoover never imposed specific radiations but relied upon voluntary participation the US had to provide food for its own citizens as well as the allied countries "food will win the war-don't waste it"

Answer 44

food administration

Question 45

to limit the amount of food or resources people can use

Answer 45

ration

Question 46

when was the armistice signed

Answer 46

at the 11th hour of the 11th month on the 11th day November 11, 1918 WWI ends

Question 47

what Happened to Germany's government towards the end of WWI

Answer 47

it collapsed. northern Germany took over

Question 48

who were the big three at the Paris pea conference and why were they called that

Answer 48

US France Great Britain they were the key powers of the war

Question 49

what was great britains prime ministers goal at the peace conference

Answer 49

to make Germany pay for this dreadful war

Question 50

about how many people died in WWI

Answer 50

nearly 10 million people

Question 51

how did total war of WWI change people's lives in different countries

Answer 51

it made the practice of strong central authority a way of life, limiting people's freedom

Question 52

how did the treaty of Versailles affect Germans military

Answer 52

they had to reduce their army 100,000 men cut back their navy completely eliminate its Air Force

Question 53

what was the problem 2 million men faced when returning home from the war

Answer 53

they all needed jobs in an economy that was shutting down its production of war materials and sliding into recession

Question 54

when prices increase and the value of money decreases

Answer 54

inflation

Question 55

what happened to the cost of living

Answer 55

it increased with the rise of inflation

Question 56

``` shipyard workers demanded higher wages and shorter hours Seattle more than 60,000 people participated resulted in the strikers returning to work without making any gains ```

Answer 56

Seattle General Strike

Question 57

police force they walked off the job, causing riots and looting erupted in the city Boston 75% of the police force participated resulted in the strikers being fired and a new police force was hired

Answer 57

Boston Police Strike

Question 58

steelworkers wanted higher pay, shorter hours, and recognition of their union Indiana 350,000 steelworkers participated resulted in the strike failing and set back the union cause in the steel industry

Answer 58

Steel Strike

Question 59

why did the end of the war lead to race riots

Answer 59

the African Americans began to move north to take jobs and people began getting angry when they got laid off soldiers also had a hard time finding jobs

Question 60

how did labor union strikes help fuel the red scare

Answer 60

they were fearing that communists were conspiring to start a revolution in the US

Question 61

what were the Palmer raids and what were the results

Answer 61

raids on union Russian workers | deported a lot of people

Question 62

effects of WWI in the US on the economy

Answer 62

inflation and job loss

Question 63

effects of WWI in the US on society

Answer 63

riots and fear of communism

Question 64

what were the four major causes of WWI

Answer 64

military alliances nationalism rivalry over colonies arms race