The Shifting Tide of American Sentiment in World War One

In 1917, the US joined WWI, shifting from neutrality to full war support. The government used propaganda to rally public backing, linking patriotism with support for the war and capitalism. This era offered African Americans and immigrants new job opportunities but also posed significant risks, including racial violence and restricted civil liberties. Despite hopes for civil rights gains, African American soldiers faced segregation. The Espionage and Sedition Acts curtailed free speech, targeting immigrants and socialists. Post-war, immigration restrictions and the Red Scare reflected fears of radicalism, reshaping American society.

What was the main reason President Woodrow Wilson asked Congress for a declaration of war against Germany?

• To support the Central Powers

• To protect American trade interests

• To respond to German aggression

• To expand U.S. territory

What was the purpose of the Committee on Public Information during World War I?

• To draft soldiers for the war

• To negotiate peace treaties

• To manage war finances

• To produce propaganda supporting the war effort

What was a significant outcome of the Great Migration for African Americans?

• End of racial violence in the North

• Immediate civil rights advancements

• Higher wages and voting rights in the North

• Increased racial equality in the South

What was one of the dangers faced by African Americans in northern cities during the Great Migration?

• Lack of employment opportunities

• Inability to vote

• Racial violence and discrimination

• Forced relocation to the South

How did immigrants demonstrate their patriotism during World War I?

• By avoiding military service

• By participating in parades and buying war bonds

• By moving back to their home countries

• By refusing to work in factories

Why did African American leaders encourage enlistment in the military during World War I?

• To gain immediate civil rights

• To avoid racial violence

• To improve their societal status

• To support the Central Powers

What was the impact of the Espionage and Sedition Acts on immigrants?

• They were encouraged to join the military

• They were given more freedom of speech

• They faced increased opportunities for citizenship

• They were targeted for their political beliefs

What was a consequence of the new immigration restrictions introduced during World War I?

• Abolishment of literacy tests

• Increased immigration from Southern Europe

• Open borders for all immigrants

• Establishment of ethnic quotas

What was a key factor that led to the Red Scare in the United States?

• The end of World War I

• The success of the Russian Revolution

• The rise of fascism in Europe

• The economic boom of the 1920s

What was the primary color associated with the Red Scare and why?

• Yellow, indicating caution

• Red, associated with communism

• Blue, representing peace

• Green, symbolizing growth