The Espionage and Sedition Acts affected freedom of speech because they allowed the government to silence ideas that challenged its authority.

allowed the government to silence ideas that challenged its authority.

What was the Zimmerman Note?

A proposal by Germany that Mexico attack the US in return for territory.

What is the most probable link between militarism and imperialism? Options: A country gains colonies, its military grows to protect them, Army expands, the country wants colonies to recruit troops, Colonies grow, the military stages training exercises there, Army expands, a country seeks colonies to prevent protesting

A country gains colonies, its military grows to protect them

What was the Zimmerman Telegram? And how did it lure the U.S. into the war?

It tried to get Mexico to join Germany against the U.S.

Germany sunk a ship called the Lusitania. Why was this a big deal?

It was a passenger ship on which 1,200 were killed, including 128 Americans.

A US Cargo Ship that was carrying goods to Great Britain.

What was the purpose of propaganda like this?

To encourage men to join the military.

Propaganda can be best described as

providing information, ideas, and even rumors to help or hurt a cause

In what way did the US help the Allies win WWI? Options: The U.S. refused to fight an offensive war, The U.S. provided strong, energized troops, The U.S. entered into a secret agreement with the Central Powers, The U.S. agreed to provide financial assistance to rebuild Germany

The U.S. provided strong, energized troops

After WWI the US Senate refused to approve the Treaty of Versailles because many senators what?

were concerned about future United States obligations in foreign affairs

Why was this political cartoon to the right important?

enlist Mexican support for Germany if the United States declared war

WWI Review Flashcards

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the policy of glorifying power and keeping an army prepared for war?

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militarism

2.

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What region was referred to as the "powder keg" of Europe?

Back

the Balkan Peninsula

3.

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Which statement summarizes the Schlieffen Plan that Germany created to prepare for a two-front war?

Back

Attack France first, then Russia.

4.

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Why were Germany and Austria-Hungary known as Central Powers?

Back

because of their location in the heart of Europe

5.

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Which nation's actions caused the United States to fight in World War I? Options: Russia, Mexico, Germany, Austria-Hungary

Back

Germany

6.

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What were the Fourteen Points?

Back

a plan for the postwar world

7.

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Who was forced to assume sole responsibility for the war under the Treaty of Versailles? Options: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia, Italy

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Germany

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