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| What group was made up of Germany, Austria-Hungary, The Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria? | The Central Powers |
| In what way did the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand affect Europe? | It lead Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia |
| What impact did militarism have leading up to WWI? | Nations increased military spending and the glorification of war |
| What impact did nationalism have in the 1800's? | Nationalism inspired people who shared a language or culture to politically unite |
| What is a group of nations who agree to cooperate to achieve a common goal? | An alliance |
| What is an example of Imperialism? | A country building an empire by conquering and colonizing other nations |
| Why did the US remain neutral at the beginning of the war? | The US was more concerned about its imperialism of the Western Hemisphere |
| What were German U-boats? | submarines used against Allied supply ships and non-military ships from neutral nations |
| How could you describe the US interactions with other countries at war when it was neutral? | The US supplies the Allied forces with $2 billion in bonds |
| What finally brought the US into the war? | The German promise to resume U-boat attacks and the discovery of the Zimmerman Note |
| What did the Zimmerman Note state? | Germany would help Mexico regain territory from the US |
| Why did soldiers dig trenches during World War I? | To protect soldiers from new automatic weapons |
| What did the Selective Service Act establish? | A draft of men between the ages of 21 and 30 |
| What was the purpose of the Liberty bonds issued by the US gov't issued before WWI? | To provide money and support for the allies in the war |
| What was the purpose of the Espionage and Sedition Acts? | To punish spies and those who offered anti-war opinions |
| What were the objectives of WWI propaganda? | To recruit soldiers and sell war bonds |
| What was one role women played on the western front during WWI? | They risked their lives to care for the wounded |
| What hardships did soldiers face in WWI? | They were forced to live among rats, lice, and the bodies of dead soldiers |
| What was caused by the Communist takeover in Russia? | Russia to leave the war |
| What is a good definition of Communism? | A government that ends all forms of private property and distributes wealth evenly |
| Which statement is true about African Americans during the war? | They served in segregated units in the military |
| What is a statement that describes the "turn of the war?" | With the help of the US forces, the allies pushed Germany out of France |
| What did the armistice on November 11, 1918 mean? | Germany agreed to cease fire |
| Which countries DID NOT attend the peace conference in Versailles, France? | Germany and Russia |
| What were some key elements of Wilson's 14 Points? | Military cutbacks, creation of the League of Nations, and the ban of secret agreements between countries |
| What was the main difference between Wilson's 14 Points and the European Powers' Objectives? | The European Powers wanted to punish Germany |
| Which was NOT part of the Treaty of Versailles? | Countries could no longer make secret agreements and alliances |
| Which countries lost the most land as a result of WWI? | Germany and Austria-Hungary |
| What issue led to the failure of the Treaty of Versailles in the US Senate? | US military commitment to the League of Nations |
| Why did President Wilson refuse to compromise on The Covenant (Article 10) of the League of Nations? | He did not want to break his moral obligation to the Treaty of Versailles |
