Unit 4 (USH 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)

Front

When men went to fight in World War 1, what did women do?

Back

Filled their places in factories, farms, and railroads.

Front

Why did the United States fail to ratify the Treaty of Versailles and never join the League of Nations?

Back

The Senate disagreed with the terms of the treaty, particularly the League of Nations' provisions, fearing it would undermine U.S. sovereignty.

Front

Who was assassinated in June 1914, leading to the start of World War I?

Back

Archduke Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary

Front

Which country imposed a blockade that stopped foreign arms from reaching Germany?

Back

Britain

Front

What event in the World War I era angered Americans, stirring anti-German sentiments? Options: The bombing of Pearl Harbor, The sinking of the Lusitania, The sinking of the Titanic, The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

Back

The sinking of the Lusitania

Front

In 1917, the United States declared war after which of the following? The Zimmerman Telegram, The signing of the Treaty of Versailles, The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, Germany’s use of U-boats against American ships

Back

The Zimmerman Telegram

Front

What was the primary purpose of the Espionage Act of 1917?

Back

To censor the mails and prevent anti-war messages

Front

Which of the following was a government response to labor strikes during World War I? Options: The War Industries Board to fight Unions., The American Federation of Labor to fight industries., The Red Cross to serve injured workers., The United Nations to make peace between labor and employers.

Back

The War Industries Board to fight Unions.

Front

What was the role of women during World War I?

Back

They worked in factories, sold war bonds, and served as nurses.

Front

What did the U.S. government sell to finance World War I?

Back

Liberty Bonds