Chapter 19: The First World War study guide
What the Selective Service Act was
-Passed in 1917 -Required men to register with the government in order to be randomly selected for military service
Know the 4 causes of WWI
-nationalism -imperialism -militarism -formation of a system of alliances
What were the four causes of WWI and be able to explain and provide evidence for why one of them was the most important reason.
-nationalism -imperialism -militarism -formation of a system of alliances (don't know which one is more important).
How WWI was the first engage in modern warfare, and how the use of the airplane changed warfare forever.
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The most important reason why the Treaty of Versailles was weak
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What the alliance system caused
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What the weaknesses of the treaty of Versailles were and be able to provide evidence to explain which one was the most important weakness.
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Who the "Big Four" were- You will be given answer
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Why American supporters of the war claimed they were fighting a moral war- You will be given answer
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What unrestricted submarine warfare was and how it pushed the U.S. into war.
...Germany declared the area around the British Isles a war zone, in which all merchant ships, including those from neutral countries, would be attacked by the German navy.The incident prompted U.S. President Woodrow Wilson to send a strongly worded note to the German government demanding an end to German attacks against unarmed merchant ships.
What was the purpose of the National Labor Board was, and explain why it was needed. Also explain how things improved for labor because of it.
...protect the rights of employees and employers, to encourage collective bargaining, and to curtail certain private sector labor and management practices, which can harm the general welfare of workers, businesses and the U.S. economy.
Which nation suffered the fewest casualties
...the U.S.
The effects of the British blockade on Germany
750,000 Germans starved to death
Why the espionage and sedition acts were, their results, and explain how they went against the constitution.
An attempt to deal with the climate created in the country by WWI. parts of the legislature curtailed freedom of speech(1st amendment) in such ways to draw civil outcry from civil liberations.
Where the assassination that triggered WWI took place
Austria
Why fighting trench warfare was so difficult and why it led to barely any change
Fighting trench warfare was so difficult because men were surrounded by filth, lice, rats, polluted water, they inhaled poison gas, and had lack of sleep. It led to barely any change because Germany soon collapsed, and Austria Hungary surrendered from war.
The weapons of mechanized warfare
Tanks and airplanes were parts of mechanized warfare
How the Schlieffen Plan was effective
The Schlieffen Plan was Germany's plan to take over France first, and then deal with Russia, the plan almost worked until the U.S. entered the war, which ended Germany's chances for victory.
The two reasons why the U.S. mobilized for war against the Central powers and be able to provide evidence for why one of them was more important than the other.
The U.S. was not prepared, and only had 200,000 men in service. Having only 200,000 men in service was important to change because other countries had more soldiers, and it was a safety concern.
Who rejected Wilson's 14 points plan
The allies rejected Wilson's 14 point plan
The most compelling reason why the U.S. entered the war
The reason was the Zimmerman telegraph sent from Germany to Mexico telling them to attack the U.S.'s southern border, the British intercepted this message.
How the U.S. overcame attacks from Germany U-boats
Used submarines to sink any British or Allied ship found in waters near Britain. "submarine warfare"
The reason why U.S. senators opposed joining the League of Nations
Wilson didn't like the senators or support them, which sngered the senators ????
What the framers of the Treaty of Versailles did to Germany in regards to their military
barred Germany from maintaining an army
What the policy was that kept the U.S. out of the war
neutrality
The results of the Espionage and Sedition Acts
suppressing political dissent during WWI
The purpose of the Wilson's 14 points, and be able to explain why one of the first five was the most important point that would prevent another war.
the 14 points became the basis for a peace program and it was on the back of the 14 points that Germany and their allies agreed to armistice. the 3rd point is very important because it is about consenting to peace and economics and trade.
Gains made by American women during WWI
they gained respect, right to vote(only certain women)
