World War 1
What were the European alliances that were triggered when Austria Hungary declared war on Serbia
Russia and France Allied with Serbia
Why did trench warfare result in such horrific casualties?
Because life in the trenches was difficult
What was the result of alliances between European countries against one another?
Countries began to engage in miltiarism
What strike led to the dismissal of the entire striking workforce?
The Boston Police Strike
What were victory gardens?
They were Gardens that civilians could grow vegetables in
What was the red scare?
A fear of communists seizing control of America.
Where was the western front?
Between Germany and France
Advancements in technology led to what new theater of battle
Dogfights between planes
What were three of the main ideas in Wilson's fourteen points?
Free trade and open diplomacy, nation self-determination, and the establishment of The League of Nations.
WHy did England seek to forge alliances with France and Russsia
Germany was creating a naval fleet that threatened the British navy.
What caused rapid inflation in the U.S. after the war ended?
Jobs were scarce and companies raised their prices after having the limit lifted.
What effect did the war have on women in America?
Many took jobs that were traditionally held by men.
How did the unification of the German states and the emergence of the German Empire lead to tensions in Europe?
Several Countries feared that Germany would invade them
What event allowed Germany to sign a treaty with Russia ending their campaign in the east?
The Russian Revolution and establishment of a communist state
How did the arrival of American troops in Europe change the attitude of those fighting the war?
The allied forces had a lot of faith while the German forces were devestated.
What event in 1914 triggered the beginning of World War 1
The assassination of Archduke franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary
What battle on the western front resulted in a massive German retreat
The battle of the Argonne Forest
What was the Great Migration?
The movement of massive numbers of African Americans to the North
What was the major cause of the outbreak of race riots during 1919?
The scarcity of jobs.
What was the final German act that caused the US to declare war on Germany
The sinking of six American Ships by German Submarines
What was the zimmerman telegram?
The telegram to Mexico from Germany that said if they participated in the war they would get their land from the US
What was the primary purpose of the War Industries Board?
To coordinate the production of war materials
Why did congress pass the selective service act?
To draft Americans into the armed forces
What was the purpose of the war time agencies created in the U.S. during World War I?
To foster cooperation between the national war effort and private businesses
What result of inflation caused national unrest across the country in 1919?
Workers began to strike in mass numbers.
During the Red scare, Americans often linked with radicalism.
immigrants
The desire to promote ones own countries culture and interests above all those other nations is called
nationalism
What was the purpose of the Palmer Raids?
to seize and deport immigrant anarchists
