Unit 4 War and Prosperity

What was a major factor in the U.S. entering WW1?

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The sinking of the British passenger ship The Lusitania

• The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

• Tench Warfare

What country was expected to pay for the damages in WW1?

• Germany

• Russia

• United States

• Austria-Hungary

When the war began, the United States was neutral. What does the word Neutrality mean?

• The United States would secretly support one side.

• The United States would enter the war on both sides.

• The United States would be a Central Power.

• The United States would not enter the war on either side.

How did life change for women in the United States during WW1?

• They had to continue to work only in the home.

• They took on jobs that were once only done by men.

• There was no change for women.

• Women received equal pay for jobs.

What was the name of the treaty that ended WW1 AND made Germany take the blame for the war.

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Europe

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Allied Powers

What was this poster most likely created to do?

• encourage people to join the military and protect their country

• encourage people to get jobs

• encourage people to vote

• encourage people to be proud of their country

What was the name of the U.S. President during WW1? This president promised to keep the U.S. neutral, but then had to enter the war.

• FDR

• William McKinley

• Lincoln

• Woodrow Wilson

What was a major reason for the U.S. to enter WW1?

• The U.S. was attacked

• Germany was attacking U.S. ships

• The U.S. wanted more power

• The U.S. wanted to win.

On May 7, 1915, a German submarine torpedoed and sank what ship?

• Titanic

• Lusitania

• a Carnival Fun Ship

• the Sussex

What period of time did WW1 happen?

• 1890-1900

• 1900-1909

• 1910-1920

• 1920-1930