WWI Review

The political cartoon illustrates which threat to U.S. neutrality in 1917?

• the limited navy that the U.S. possessed in 1917

• an inability on the part of the U.S. to trade with Europe

• unrestricted submarine warfare on the part of the Germans

• the threat of attack by Germans on the east coast of the U.S

“We intend to begin on the first of February unrestricted submarine warfare. We shall endeavor in spite of this to keep the United States of America neutral. In the event of this not succeeding, we make Mexico a proposal of alliance on the following basis: make war together, make peace together, generous financial support and an understanding on our part that Mexico is to reconquer the lost territory in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. The settlement in detail is left to you.…”

—Zimmerman Telegram of January 19, 1917

This telegram was part of an effort to enlist the support of which country?

• The United States

• Germany

• Mexico

• Russia

How did this event contribute to the United States’ entry into World War I?

• The Lusitania was an American ship, and German u-boats sank it, which pulled the U.S. into the war

• Britain stored munitions on the Lusitania, so Germany declared war on the United States

• The Lusitania was a German u-boat that attacked an American ship, which pulled the U.S. into WWI

• American passengers died on the Lusitania, so the U.S. was pulled into WWI when German u-boats sank the ship.

Which of the following statements best illustrates the primary purpose of this propaganda poster?

• There is a shortage of food in the United States during WWI.

• There is a little to no food for young children in the United States during WWI.

• There is a need for U.S. citizens to save rice, milk, corn cereals, and meal mush.

• There is a need for all U.S. citizens to contribute to the war effort as resources are needed for troops.

During World War I, Charles Schenck mailed circulars to draftees. The circulars suggested that the draft was a monstrous wrong motivated by the capitalist system. The circulars urged "Do not submit to intimidation" but advised only peaceful action such as petitioning to repeal the Conscription Act.

Schenck was found guilty of violating which federal Act by sending anti-draft circulars through the mail?

• Espionage Act

• Sedition Act

• Selective Service Act

• War Bonds Act

The following quotation is from the majority opinion of the 1919 case Schenck v. the United States.

“The question in every case is whether the words used are used in such circumstances and are of such a nature as to create a clear and present danger that they will bring about the substantive evils that Congress has a right to prevent. It is a question of proximity and degree. When a nation is at war many things that might be said in time of peace are such a hindrance to its effort that their utterance will not be endured so long as men fight and that no Court could regard them as protected by any constitutional right. “

In which of the following ways did the decision made in Schenck v. the United States impact the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the Constitution?

• reversed segregation laws

• placed limitations on free speech

• guaranteed the right to an attorney

• allowed for temporary relocation of an ethnic group

The above image is from sheet music for the song entitled “When the Good Lord Makes a Record of a Hero’s Deed He Draws No Color Line.”

Which of the following statements best describes the experience of minorities in the armed forces during WWI?

• The armed forces allowed African Americans to enlist but not Asian Americans.

• Male and female minorities were encouraged to register for the armed forces.

• Minorities were recognized for their efforts but typically served in segregated units.

• Minorities were able to take over factory jobs that had become available during the war.

Which of the following reasons best accounts for the percentage of U.S. deaths in relation to other countries’ percentage?

• The U.S. entered the war early and therefore experienced a great number of deaths on the battlefield.

• The U.S. experienced a large number of accidental deaths which contributed to a high percentage of deaths.

• The U.S. entered the war late and therefore experienced a low number of deaths on the battlefield.

• The U.S. had a large number of men volunteer to fight alongside Russia, which meant that they were counted as part of Russia’s percentage of deaths.

During World War I, women primarily serviced in non combat roles such as nursing, transportation, and communication. How did these contributions impact women after the war?

• Wages for women dramatically increased.

• Women had more employment opportunities

  at home.

• An amendment to the Constitution gave

  women suffrage.

• The Women’s Christian Temperance Union

  influenced the passage of Prohibition.

Read the following excerpt to answer the question.

“Any war or threat of war, whether immediately affecting any of the Members of the League or not, is hereby declared a matter of concern to the whole League, and the League shall take any action that may be deemed wise and effectual to safeguard the peace of nations.”

-Article 11 of the Covenant of the League of Nations

What consequence did this article have for the League of Nations?

• European and Foreign nations united for a long lasting world peace.

• The United States signed the treaty, but retreated back into isolationism.

• The organization failed due to the unwillingness of the United States to be a part of it.

• The United States became the leader of the organization and strengthened its influences.