WW1 Review

What was the historical significance of Franz Ferdinand concerning World War 1 and what role did he specifically play?

• He was the general of the German fleet that sank the ship the Lusitania

• He was the leader of Russia and a key figure for the Allies

• He was the Archduke who was assassinated that led to World War 1 starting

• He was the President of Mexico who refused to join the war win Germany sent the telegram

What events were the catalyst that caused The United States to enter World War 1?

• The emergence of Adolf Hitler as the leader of Germany and the Holocaust

• The Central Powers gaining control of Canada, and parts of Africa before the war

• The sinking of the Lusitania, unrestricted submarine warfare, and the Zimmerman Telegram

• Germany resuming unrestricted submarine warfare on Great Britain and Russia

Which sentence describes the experiences and historical significance of African-American soldiers during World War I?

• They were treated as equals with ample opportunity for advancement through the ranks.

• They were segregated, but many engaged in combat under French command.

• They successfully persuaded the government to desegregate the army.

• They were unable to engage in combat because of racial prejudice.

What was the historical significance concerning the role of women in World War 1?

• Women did not have the right to vote, so they did not support World War 1

• Women began to support World War 1 after they achieved the right to vote with the 19th Amendment

• Women did not actively participate and support World War 1

• Women supported World War 1 by working in factories, selling War bonds, and working as nurses

How were the experiences of African American soldiers during World War I different from the experiences of American Indian soldiers?

• Many African Americas were drafted but American Indians could not be drafted because they were not U.S. citizens.

• African Americans were assigned to segregated units and American Indians were integrated into white units.

• African Americans engaged in combat and American Indians served in noncombatant roles.

• Many African Americans received military decorations in France and American Indians were not recognized for their bravery.

The excerpt below comes from a speech given by President Woodrow Wilson in 1917:

“The world must be made safe for democracy. Its peace must be planted upon the tested foundations of political liberty. We have no selfish ends to serve. We desire no conquest, no dominion. We seek no indemnities for ourselves, no material compensation for the sacrifices we shall freely make. We are but one of the champions of the rights of mankind. We shall be satisfied when those rights have been made as secure as the faith and the freedom of nations can make them.”

What was the main purpose of this speech?

• To justify the acquisition of overseas territories

• To convince Congress to declare war on Germany

• To persuade the Senate to ratify the Treaty of Versailles

• To reassure the public of the president’s commitment to US neutrality policies

The diagram is about how the United States got involved in World War 1. Which phrase completes the diagram?

• imperialism

• British blockade of Germany

• the “Sussex Pledge”

• U.S. and Britain shared a common language and history

How did the newspaper headline shown contribute to the United States entry into World War 1?

• Anti-government protests in the U.S. increased due to President Wilson's involvement in World War 1

• it encouraged anti-immigration in the U.S. with President Wilson due to immigrants on the ship dying

• It became necessary for President Wilson to propose a plan for peace

• It became difficult for President Wilson to defend a policy of neutrality

The letter from Germany to Uncle Sam reads: "Ruthless warfare at sea. Ships enter blockade zone at their risk. Pledges as to warnings cancelled." What was the effect of the message shown in the cartoon?

• The United States declared war after the U.S.S. Maine was blown up in Havana Harbor.

• The United States declared war after Germany sank American ships in the blockaded zone.

• The Zimmerman telegram offered Texas and California to Mexico in exchange for alliance

• Germany announced it would attack passenger ships or merchant ships without warning.

Historically, the United States took several important actions at the beginning of World War 1. How did the United States mobilize the workforce during World War I?

• by sending labor agents to the South to recruit African Americans to work in northern factories

• by establishing the War Labor Board and supporting an 8- hour workday

• by creating Federal agencies to regulate the economy and ensure the efficient use of natural resources

• by created posters and other forms of propaganda to increase support of the war effort