Georgia's Contributions in WWI

What event led to the U.S. joining World War I?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The invasion of France

• The sinking of the Lusitania and the interception of the Zimmerman Telegram

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor

What was one of Georgia’s main contributions to World War I?

• Producing automobiles for the war

• Manufacturing food, textiles, and military supplies

• Sending gold to European allies

• Building naval ships for the U.S. Navy

How many Georgians served in the armed forces during World War I?

• 10,000

• 50,000

• 100,000

• 500,000

What were Georgia’s military camps used for during World War I?

• Producing weapons

• Training troops, treating wounded soldiers, and housing prisoners of war

• Holding war meetings

• Sending messages to European allies

Which of the following military facilities was located in Georgia during World War I?

• Fort McPherson

• Fort Knox

• Fort Bragg

• Camp David

How did Georgia’s cotton industry contribute to the war effort?

• It was used to make uniforms for soldiers

• It was sold to Germany

• It was burned to prevent enemies from using it

• It was only used for domestic clothing

What happened to the value of Georgia’s cotton crop between 1900 and 1916?

• It doubled

• It tripled

• It remained the same

• It decreased due to war shortages

What did Georgia’s textile mills produce during World War I?

• Paper products for war letters

• Fabric for clothing, blankets, and bandages

• Weapons and ammunition

• Steel for building tanks

Why was food production in Georgia important during World War I?

• Food was sent overseas to support soldiers

• Farmers refused to grow crops

• The government banned food exports

• Food was used only for local consumption

What were “Victory Gardens”?

• Gardens planted by families to support the war effort

• Parks built after the war ended

• Farms that only grew cotton

• Special gardens for military officers