module 16 History

What were the long-term causes of the Alliance system in WWI?

- France, Great Britain and Russia formed the triple Entente - Austria-Hungary, germany, great Britain and Italy agreed to defend one another if attacked

what were the long-term causes of Militarism in WWI?

-France, Italy, Japan, and the U.S built larger navies. -Germany and Great Britain competed to build more powerful warships.

what were the long-term causes of nationalism in WWI?

-Russia saw itself as the protector of slavic peoples in Europe. -Austria-Hungary and Germany shared a common language.

Pull Factors

-ability to vote -access to public education -jobs in steel mills, munitions plants and stockyards

WWI effect on European countries...

-bitter populations -unstable governments -damaged social systems -massive loss of life

What are the 3 things that were a part of President Wilson's Fourteen Points?

-creating a League of Nations -establishing free navigation of the seas -creating new countries for different nationalities

Push Factors

-racial discrimination -violence -boll weevil infestation of cotton fields

WWI effect on US...

-strengthen economy -emergence as a world power

What were the 3 most significant reasons for the U.S entering WWI?

-the amount of money loaned to the Allies -the deaths of U.S citizens caused by German u-boats -the publishing of a secret telegram from Germany to Mexico promising support in recovering lost territory

How did Native Americans contribute to the war effort during WWI?

Although they were not considered U.S. citizens they served in the military, maintaining the warrior traditions of their people. some soldiers were employed to transit messages in their language

Why did the US fail to ratify the Treaty of Versailles?

Congressional leaders feared that U.S. soldiers would be used to fight more wars overseas.

what were the long-term causes of imperialism in WWI?

France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, Russia and the U.S competed for colonies and influence in africa and asia.

How did African Americans contribute to the war effort during WWI?

They served in the army. They were usually assigned to non combat duties fought on the front lines, with 2 soldiers winning the Croix de Guerre.

After the outbreak of war on 1914, why did many U.S citizens favor the Allies?

They shared a common language and legal systems with Great Britain.

How did women contribute to the war effort during WWI?

They volunteered for the army as nurses and for the navy and marines as the secretaries. Others drove ambulances on the front lines and served as switchboard operators, keeping communications open for military.

How did the power of the federal government increase during the war?

congress allowed president wilson to control much of the economy in order to produce goods for the war

Which of the following actions would have been illegal under the Espionage and Sedition Acts?

encouraging others to avoid registering for selective service

What role did John J. Pershing serve during WWI?

lead the American Expeditionary force

What was the purpose of the convoy systems?

to protect supply ships against U-boat attackers