WWI Test Review

Ace your WWI test! Review causes, alliances, US entry, and key figures of World War I.

Allies (US Side) United Kingdom (England) France Russia Central Powers Ottoman Empire (modern day Turkey) Germany Austria-Hungary US Enters WWI From the video, answer the questions below. (Based on the video above) Why did Wilson want to declare war on Germany (what was Germany's action)? What country did Germany want to join their side? What pledge did Germany break with US? What major piece of technology did Germany use that started the war? Allies In 1914, this alliance consisted of France, Great Britain, and Russia. Central Powers In 1914, this alliance consisted of Germany & Austria-Hungary Selective Service Act When the United States entered the war, it lacked a powerful army. This solved that problem. It allowed the US to have the troops needed to fight the war. convoy system This American idea defeated the German U-boat campaign. Conscientious Objector An individual who has claimed the right to refuse to perform military service based on religious or moral grounds. (Using the video above). Describe the 1st Great Migration. How many migrated? Why and how did they migrate? The League of Nations was created after World War I as a forum for resolving international conflicts. However, the League was largely unsuccessful at this task.One factor that contributed to the ineffectiveness of the League was the Breakup of colonial empires in Africa and Asia Decision of the U.S. not to join the League Opposition of League members to the Treaty of Versailles Rise of the Cold War between the U.S. and USSR During World War I, conscientious objectors to military service were often accused of disloyalty, and some conscientious objectors were sentenced to prison. However, other conscientious objectors were willing to accept noncombatant service.The assignment of conscientious objectors to noncombatant service was an attempt by the government to Promote ethnic diversity within the military Educate people about their constitutional rights Encourage people to apply for conscientious objector status Balance individual rights and the common good In the United States, freedom of the press to report on certain matters may be restricted during wartime because Reporting military secrets may threaten national security Laws against libel and slander are strictly enforced during wartime the press is owned by the government The government has a compelling interest in suppressing opposing views. Which term is defined largely by feelings of intense patriotism? Militarism Alliances Nationalism Imperialism Congress voted to declare war on Germany for several reasons. Which of these did not contribute to Congress’s decision to declare war on Germany? The Zimmerman note Shared German ancestry The sinking of the Lusitania Germany’s submarine warfare Woodrow Wilson came to the peace conference with one set of goals. Victorious European nations came with different goals. What was a primary goal of the British and French at the Versailles peace conference? Withdrawal of their nations from dangerous involvement in foreign affairs Permitting people in colonized areas to have the right of self-determination Protecting the rights of national groups to associate with other national groups Punishing Germany for starting the war and dividing its territory The Zimmerman Note was a secret telegram sent by Germany to the leaders of Mexico. Why did the Zimmerman Note cause outrage among Americans? It revealed that Mexico was getting ready to enter the war on the German side It promised Mexico that Germany would help it reclaim territory in the United States if the United States entered the war against Germany Zimmerman was passing American secrets to Germany with the help of Mexican leaders The telegram contained secret messages sent by American leaders to its commanders on European battlefields Some historians call World War I the first industrial war. Several new technologies were developed for warfare. One of the most destructive new weapons used in World War I was The atomic bomb Artillery The fighter jet Poison gas President Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points were intended to Make the United States, Great Britain and France into leading world powers Redistribute Germany’s colonies among the Allied nations Prevent international tensions from leading to war Punish Germany for causing World War I Which statement best describes the relationship between World War I and the Russian Revolution? World War I created conditions within Russia that helped trigger a revolution World War I postponed the Russian Revolution by restoring confidence in the czar The Russian Revolution inspired the Russian people to win World War I World War I gave the Czar’s army the needed experience to suppress the Russian Revolution Background of the caseThe United States entered World War I on the side of the Allies in 1917, after several years of maintaining its neutrality. President Woodrow Wilson had campaigned for reelection in 1916 on the slogan “He Kept Us Out of War.” This abrupt change in policy meant there were many Americans who disagreed with the decision to go to war.As part of the war effort, the US government attempted to quell dissent. For example, Congress passed the Espionage Act of 1917, which outlawed interfering with military operations or recruitment, as well as supporting US enemies during wartime. Although it has been altered many times over the years, the Espionage Act is still in force today.In this climate, socialist antiwar activists Charles Schenck and Elizabeth Baer mailed 15,000 fliers urging men to resist the military draft through peaceful means, such as petitioning for the repeal of the conscription law. They argued that the draft was a violation of the Thirteenth Amendment’s prohibition of involuntary servitude.Schenck and Baer were convicted under the Espionage Act for interfering with military recruitment. They appealed to the Supreme Court on the grounds that the Espionage Act violated their First Amendment right to freedom of speech. Were Schenck’s actions protected by the free speech clause of the First Amendment? EXPLAIN in three to four sentences. Archduke Franz Ferdinad He was assassinated in Serbia, causing the spark of WWI. Sergeant Alvin York He was a conscientious objector who was awarded the Medal of Honor (the highest award given n the military). George Creel He led the Committee on Public Information which was responsible for the propaganda activities during WWI. General John Pershing He led the AEF (American Expeditionary Force) during WWI. He was also a hero during the Spanish American War. Herbert Hoover He was a future President in the 1920's and led the Food Administration to help feed troops overseas. What was the purpose of the War industries Board? Get the public to support the war Increase war supplies by increasing production Get more men to sign up for the armed forces Manage conflict between labors and management in factories