World War I

What does neutral mean?

• cold

• hot

• take no sides

• middle

Mobilization

• A physical exam.

• A team relaxing after a big game.

• Preparing a gourmet dinner.

• Gathering resources and preparing for war.

What is propaganda?

• Espionage vs. the U.S. during war

• media designed to convince the public to think a certain way

• Balanced, non-biased journalism about the war

• Rioting against the war

How did the U.S. raise an army for WW1?

• The U.S. already had a large standing army.

• Asking for volunteers and hiring foreign fighters

• Primarily through a draft or conscription

• Primarily through asking for volunteers

How did U-boat warfare lead to the U.S. entering WWI?

• The U.S. Navy wanted to protect territory in the Pacific

• Unrestricted warfare resulted in the sinking of American ships

• The U.S. wanted to prevent other countries from getting technologically superior navies

• The U.S. wanted German territory for itself

What was the Zimmerman Telegram

• A German communication promising not to use U-boats

• A German communication encouraging Mexico to side against the U.S.

• A German communication promising to recognize American neutrality

• A British communication urging the U.S. to enter the war

The U.S. entered the war on the side of the Allies which included...

• Britain and France

• Britain, France, and Austria-Hungary

• Germany and Austria-Hungary

• France and Germany

What is nationalism?

• the buildup of military force

• a desire to be ruled by a stronger nation

• intense devotion or loyalty to one's nation

• intense shame in one's nation

What is militarism?

• the rejection of armed conflict

• the refusal to get involved in global affairs

• the strong buildup of military force to intimidate other nations

• the use of diplomacy to avoid combat and war

The United States tried to stay out of the war for several years; this is called what?

• Nationalism

• Neutrality

• Imperialism

• Militarism