Topic 5: World War I and the 1920s (1914-1929)

What effect did Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare against Britain have on the balance of power in World War I?

• Britain ignored the submarine attacks and maintained its fight against Russia.

• Russia, initially an ally of Germany, switched sides to support Britain.

• The United States entered the conflict, siding with the Allied Powers against Germany.

• Britain aligned with the Central Powers against Germany.

How did trench warfare affect soldiers during World War I?

• It resulted in fewer casualties but poor conditions for soldiers.

• It kept the pace of the war slow, resulting in less trauma for soldiers.

• It led to worse conditions for soldiers but helped shorten the war.

• It led to higher casualties and poor conditions for soldiers.

Why did President Wilson ask Congress to declare war on Germany in 1917 despite his earlier efforts to keep the United States out of World War I?

• He realized the U.S. economy could profit from a war in Europe.

• He was concerned about the German aggression outlined in the Zimmerman Note.

• He felt pressure to join the war from the U.S. Congress.

• He thought the United States should better support its European allies.

Which factor caused the rapid escalation of World War I?

• the social diversity of the United States

• the elaborate system of alliances between European nations

• the establishment of multiethnic empires

• minority revolutions against oppressive regimes

Which was a “pull” factor for African Americans during the Great Migration?

• seasonal ranch work in the South

• legalized segregation in the South

• economic opportunities in the North

• devastating cotton blights in the South

How did World War I affect the U.S. economy?

• It strengthened the system of free enterprise.

• It limited the government’s regulation of the economy.

• It encouraged the increased production of food and materials.

• It halted domestic production as most workers left to fight in the war.

How did the demand for workers in the United States affect Mexicans?

• Many Mexicans migrated to the western United States to work on farms and ranches.

• Many Mexican women obtained factory jobs that had been vacated by American men.

• Many Mexican families settled in the northern United States as their young men joined the U.S. Army.

• Many Mexicans benefited from a booming economy due to Mexico’s isolated positionin the war.

Which opportunity did W.E.B Du Bois believe the war held for African Americans?

• to urge the government to establish African American suffrage

• to ban together to take a stand against what he described as an “unjust war”

• to demonstrate the loyalty and patriotism of African Americans

• to claim job positions that had previously been held by white men

Why did the “reservationists” oppose Article 10 of the Treaty of Versailles?

• They did not believe that the United States should be involved in world politics.

• They objected to forming alliances between the United States and European nations.

• They feared that it could lead the United States into war without the consent of Congress.

• They did not believe that the United States was capable of defending Europeanpowers against their enemies.

How did Henry Ford contribute to the explosive growth of the U.S. economy?

• He improved advertising as a way to encourage consumer activity.

• He sparked a transportation revolution by inventing the first automobile.

• He increased industrial productivity and improved working conditions through innovation.

• He devised a credit system so that more people could own automobiles.