The U..S. Enters WWI

Multiple Choice

Why was the U.S. entry into World War I significant for both the country and the global conflict?

• It marked the end of the war immediately

• It shifted the balance of power and resources

• It had no impact on the outcome of the war

• It led to the U.S. becoming a colonial power

Open Ended

What do you think it means for a country to be at total war? What changes would the country have to make and how would it affect its citizens?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were rationed during World War I as part of the war effort?

• Butter

• Shoe leather

• Rubber

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

How did the concept of 'total war' affect the economies and daily lives of citizens during World War I?

• Governments took control of economies and rationed goods.

• Citizens were unaffected by the war.

• Only soldiers participated in the war effort.

• Consumer industries expanded during the war.

Multiple Choice

What were some of the new roles women took on during World War I?

• Building tanks

• Plowing fields

• Running hospitals

• All of the above

Open Ended

Describe the impact of World War I on women in the workforce. How did their roles change during the war?

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In 1917, Germany introduced

submarine warfare, which meant sinking any ship without warning.

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President Woodrow Wilson declared war on Germany on April 2,

Multiple Choice

What event led to the sinking of the Lusitania and why was it significant for the United States?

• A German submarine torpedoed the ship, causing American outrage due to the loss of U.S. citizens.

• The ship sank due to a storm, causing a diplomatic crisis.

• The Lusitania was sunk by British forces, leading to a peace treaty.

• The ship was destroyed by an internal explosion, resulting in no international consequences.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were promised to Mexico by Germany in the Zimmerman Note?

• Texas

• California

• New Mexico

• Arizona

Open Ended

Explain how the Zimmerman Note influenced the United States' decision to enter World War I.

Open Ended

Why did the United States decide to enter World War I, and what impact did this decision have on the course of the war?