REDO for World War I at Home

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This poster, and many like it, were used as ​

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during World War 1

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Which of the following was NOT a tool used by the Committee on Public Information (CPI) to spread its message and "sell the war" to the American public in World War I?

• Newspapers

• Movies

• Radio

• Toys

• Posters

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What was the role of the "Four Minute Men?"

• They were men who claimed they could defeat the Germans in 4 minutes if they could only be allowed to fight.

• They were men in the community who took the leadership to be prepared to fight and defend the town within 4-minutes notice.

• They were men in the community who volunteered to go door-to-door and throughout the town to spread pro-war messages.

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What is a conscientious objector?

• An individual who volunteers for combat roles in the army.
• A person who supports military action for personal gain.
• Someone who advocates for peace through violent means.
• A person who opposes war or military service on moral or religious grounds.

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How did WWI affect the rights of citizens?

• It expanded civil liberties

• It restricted civil liberties

• It had no effect

• It increased military rights

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Which of the following was a response faced by German immigrants in the United States during World War I?

• Support from the American government.
• Increased job opportunities in factories.
• Discrimination and hostility from the American public.
• Celebration of German culture in communities.

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Why did immigrants enlist to fight with the US military in World War I?

• They believed it would lead to better job opportunities.
• Immigrants were forced to enlist by the US government.
• They wanted to avoid military service in their home countries.
• Immigrants enlisted to show loyalty, gain citizenship, and escape hardship.

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How did WWI change the lives of women?

• Increased job opportunities

• Limited rights

• Decreased social status

• Reduced education

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Besides traditional roles, what new types of paid labor did women undertake during World War I?

• Women undertook roles in munitions factories, meatpacking plants, nursing, transportation, and clerical work.

• Women worked as farmers, teachers, and seamstresses.
• Women served as soldiers, pilots, and engineers.
• Women engaged in mining, fishing, and construction.

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How does the war impact Black Americans?

• Increased opportunities for jobs

• Greater social equality

• More military enlistment

• Increased racial tensions

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What was a significant outcome for African American soldiers returning home after their service in World War I?

• Integration into white communities without conflict.
• Increased racial tensions and violence, exemplified by the Red Summer of 1919.
• Access to better job opportunities and housing.
• Recognition and celebration of their service in parades.

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When World War I broke out, Native Americans were forced into ​

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How did Native American languages contribute to the Allied war effort in World War I?

• Native American languages were taught to soldiers as a second language.
• Native American languages were used as unbreakable codes to secure military communications.

• Native American languages were used for propaganda purposes.
• Native American languages were primarily used in civilian communications.

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Because of their extreme patriotism, the US awarded Native Americans this in 1924.

• Voting rights
• Land grants
• Military honors
• U.S. citizenship

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The 1918-1919 influenza pandemic became known as the "Spanish Flu" primarily because:

• It was reported extensively in Spain, since they were neutral in the war, leading to the misconception of its origin.

• It was first identified in France during World War I.
• It was named after a famous Spanish doctor who studied it.
• It originated in the United States and spread to Europe.

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Why didn't warring nations report about cases of the influenza within their troops and nation?

• Nations reported cases to seek international aid and support.
• Troops were vaccinated, so there were no reported cases.
• Warring nations didn't report influenza cases to maintain morale and prevent the enemy from seeing them as weak.

• Influenza was considered a minor illness and not worth reporting.

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How does the World War I impact the spread of the pandemic?

• The war led to a decrease in global travel and trade.
• The pandemic was contained due to improved medical practices in wartime.
• The movement of troops and refugees during World War I accelerated the spread of the influenza pandemic.
• Military strategies focused on disease prevention during the war.

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Where was the Influenza of 1918 found the have begun?

• Canada, Toronto
• United States, Camp Funston, Kansas
• United Kingdom, London
• France, Paris
• the Spanish countryside

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American soldiers return to country that was changed. How had the US changed while they were gone?

• The US became more isolationist and focused on foreign affairs.
• The US experienced economic decline and it was hard for them to find jobs.

• The US maintained its traditional values without significant changes.

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The video described American soldiers as cynical when they returned from the war. What does that mean?

• Less trusting

• Less honest

• optimistic

• patriotic

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What was a common symptom of "shell shock?"

• Headaches and fatigue
• Nausea and dizziness
• Memory loss and confusion
• Tremors, anxiety, and the "thousand-yard stare"

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What is a way the historians in the video say that we can honor those who fought and sacrificed in World War I?

• join the military

• donate to local VFW's

• work to minimize war and conflict

• promote wars and volunteer to fight in them