WWI

The M.A.I.N. causes WWI began is based on conflict that took place

• among North and South American nations

• among European nations over a long term.

• among nations that were friendly allies

• among countries that disliked America.

The US Government under the Selected Service Act used conscription

• to allow men to volunteer for the armed services.

• to identify Americans who would support the war at home.

• and propaganda posters to gain support for the war.

• to enlist eligible men into the armed services.

Although African American soldiers served proudly in WWI, they experienced

• segregated units, racism, and inequality.

• fighting along side all Americans as they defended democracy

• freedom from inequality serving under the American flag.

• the war from afar since they were not used during combat.

Henry Johnson, a Harlem Hellfighter, was not honored for his bravery in combat until 75 years after WWI because he was..

• lost at battle.

• African American.

• killed in action

• German-American

Germany sent a telegram, later known as the Zimmerman Note/Telegram, that was intended for Mexico, however...

• it was intercepted by US President Wilson and shred with US Congress.

• it was intercepted by the British and shared with US President Wilson.

• it was intercepted by the French government and ignored.

• it got lost due to failing communication during the war.

The sinking of the Lusitania is an example of

• British Blockades in the Atlantic

• American aggression in WWI

• Unlimited submarine warfare

• The assassination of Duke Ferdinand.

War Bonds, Rationing, Military Enlistment, Conscription, War Industries Board, etc. are examples of

• how the US mobilized for WWI on the homefront

• how all Americans supported WWI

• how the US defeated Germany abroad

• how the allies of WWI captured Germany

The government set up this propaganda agency to popularize the war; it would be the nation’s first in history.

• War Industries Board (WIB)

• Food Administration (FA)

• Committee on Public Information (CPI)

• 4 Minute Men

WWI propaganda posters helped to persuade Americans...

• support the war by buying food for soldiers, drafting telegrams, and sending them encouraging letters.

• support the war by buying war bonds, rationing food, growing victory gardens, and enlisting in the military.

• support the war by voting for the Espionage and Sedition Act and Selective Service act

• support the war by encouraging them to not drink illegal alcohol.

DURING the war, women experienced social changes such as

• doing all of the cooking, cleaning, and tending to the children

• working in military and serving on the front lines in combat.

• voting, being elected into political office and serving in government.

• working in government and military jobs and nursing.