US Involvement in World War I

The video explores the US entry into World War I, highlighting key events like the Lusitania sinking and the Zimmerman Note. It discusses US mobilization efforts, including the Selective Service Act and economic measures like war bonds. The impact on civil liberties, with laws like the Espionage and Sedition Acts, is examined. Social changes, such as the Great Migration and women's suffrage, are covered. Finally, Wilson's 14 Points and the Treaty of Versailles are discussed, emphasizing the League of Nations and US isolationism.

What was the Zimmerman Note?

• A British proposal to Germany for an alliance

• A US proposal to Britain for an alliance

• A German proposal to Mexico for an alliance

• A French proposal to the US for an alliance

What was one of the key factors for US involvement in World War I?

• Italian attacks on American shipping

• French attacks on American shipping

• British attacks on American shipping

• German attacks on American shipping

What did the Selective Service Act do?

• It established military training camps

• It provided financial aid to soldiers

• It created new military ranks

• It organized a draft for soldiers

How was the war financed in the US?

• By selling military equipment

• Through donations from citizens

• By borrowing from other countries

• Through war bonds and income taxes

What was the role of the National War Labor Board?

• To manage food production

• To oversee military training

• To allocate war resources

• To mediate labor disputes and prevent strikes

Who headed the US Food Administration during World War I?

• Woodrow Wilson

• Henry Cabot Lodge

• George Creel

• Herbert Hoover

What did the Espionage Act of 1917 prohibit?

• Joining labor unions

• Criticizing the government

• Interference with the draft or war effort

• Selling war bonds

What was the outcome of Schenck v. United States?

• Freedom of speech could be restricted if it posed a clear and present danger

• Freedom of speech was upheld without restrictions

• The Sedition Act was repealed

• The Espionage Act was declared unconstitutional

What was the Great Migration?

• Movement of African Americans to northern cities

• Migration of Europeans to the US

• Relocation of soldiers to Europe

• Movement of women into the workforce

What was one of Wilson's key proposals in his 14 Points?

• Increase in military spending

• Continuation of colonial rule

• Annexation of German territories

• Formation of a League of Nations