World War 1

Why did the US decide to enter WWI?

• The US had suffered economically from European sanctions.

• A European nation had taken aggressive actions against the US.

• The US president was obligated to fulfill election campaign promises.

• Communist activities among US immigrants were threatening the country.

General John J. Pershing made a significant contribution to the Allied victory in WWI by:

• Transforming inexperienced troops into an effective military force

• Developing advanced technologies for battlefield use

• Requesting humanitarian aid from Congress for war-torn countries

• Negotiating the terms of the Treaty of Versailles

During World War I, tanks were used on the western front primarily to:

• lead infantry advances across no-man's-land and into enemy territory

• destroy railroads and bridges used by enemy troops

• release chemical weapons in advance attacks on enemy positions

• launch long-range rockets at enemy aircraft

The Fourteen Points reflected President Woodrow Wilson's belief that:

• Intervention in the affairs of other nations was never justifiable.

• Travel among nations should be regulated by an international organization.

• No country should be allowed to spend more on defense than any other country.

• Cooperation among international leaders was essential to maintaining world peace.

In 1919, Charles Scheneck was charged with violating the Espionage Act. The Supreme Court ruled that Schenck's actions created a "clear and present danger."

How did the decision in this case affect the rights of US citizens?

• By establishing restrictions on the right to vote

• By protecting the freedoms of religious minorities

• By placing limits on freedom of expression

• By protecting the rights of accused persons

Who was the President during World War I?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Woodrow Wilson

• Teddy Roosevelt

• Franklin Roosevelt

With the outbreak of World War I in 1914, the great majority of Americans

• Had close cultural, linguistic, and economic ties with the Central Powers.

• Favored U.S. mediation in the conflict.

• Earnestly hoped to stay out of the war.

• Supported the Central Powers.

• Favored entering the war in support of the Allies.

With the onset of World War I, what did the United States do?

• Banned the trade of military supplies to either side.

• Conducted an immense amount of trade with the Allies.

• Did not trade with either alliance, for fear of being forced into war.

• Found its economy hurt by the conflict.

• Refused to trade with Germany.

German submarines began sinking unarmed and unresisting merchant and passenger ships without warning.

• In retaliation for the British naval blockade of Germany.

• In an effort to keep the United States out of the war.

• Because international law now allowed this new style of warfare.

• When the United States entered the war.

• In a last-ditch effort to win the war.

President Wilson viewed America's entry into World War I as an opportunity for the United States to

• Reestablish the balance of power in European diplomacy.

• Establish a permanent military presence in Europe.

• Shape a new international order based on the ideals of democracy.

• Rebuild its dangerously small military and naval forces.

• Expand America's territorial holdings.