Groups of nations try to gain military security by gaining allies. The goal is to create groups of nations with equal military might.

Official US policy during the early years of WWI—we would help no-one involved with the war—we would stay out of the conflict

German military tactic designed to defeat France in 6 weeks by invading through the neutral nation of Belgium. The goal was to capture Paris, then race back to the East and fight the Russians

This term means that within a nation, there is a “spirit of belonging together”. A large portion of the population shares a similar language, race, and religion. It was a major cause of WWI because it led many people to want to create their own independent nations, rather than be ruled by European empires.

A leader with unlimited power, such as Czar Nicholas II of Russia.

President of the USA during the First World War.

The French managed to stop the German advance toward Paris by rushing troops to the front lines in taxi cabs.

US Secretary of State who resigned because he believed the US was heading towards war with Germany (he was a pacifist).

Leader of Germany during WWI.

What was the ONE action that led Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia, thereby causing WWI

Which ONE of the following WAS NOT a factor that contributed to the bloody stalemate on the Western Front?

Which nation was NOT a member of the Central Powers?

1200 people died (including 128 Americans) when Germany sank this passenger liner in May of 1915. This action infuriated the USA.

After the sinking of another passenger liner in 1916, Germany once again promised to stop sinking neutral passenger liners. What was the name of this promise?

This was one of the largest conflicts of WWI. Around 700,00- 1 million French and German soldiers died in this months long battle in 1916.

What was the action that DIRECTLY caused the USA to declare war on Germany? It was a telegram sent from Germany to Mexico urging Mexico to declare war on the USA. Further, it said once the USA was defeated, Mexico could have TX, NM, and AZ.

What was significant about the American victory at the Second Battle of the Marne in the summer of 1918?

Which ONE of the following WAS NOT a problem faced by US troops early in WWI?

Which American agency was responsible for making sure that business and government cooperated on military production. It ensured that there would be adequate rifles, machine-guns, cannons, ships, and ammunition

What was the major function of the National War Labor Board?

This was a propaganda organization designed to stir up hatred of Germany and to promote the sale of Liberty Bonds.

The Supreme Court’s decision in Schenk v. United States was significant because

Which of the following best describes a “Liberty Bond”?

Which ONE of the following DOES NOT belong in a discussion of Wilson’s 14 Points?

“stop shooting”

System of defensive warfare in which armies dig complex systems of fortifications and military victories are measured by how many yards the army advances

The 18th Amendment

The Allies forced Germany to pay $33 billion to repay them for the costs of WWI

USA, Great Britain, France

The only person to vote “NO” on the declaration of war with Germany—did so on behalf of all the mothers who would lose sons in the war

First major battle fought by US forces in WWI

Leader of the AEF

As a result of this, a new nation, the USSR, was formed. It was a communist nation determined to destroy the USA.

The most decorated soldier of WWI. He killed 28 Germans and captured 132 more with his pistol.

After WWI, the USA became ________________. This means the USA wanted to stay out of foreign affairs.

In order to safely get US troops to Europe, the troop transports moved in large groups protected by destroyers. This was known as the _____________________.

According to the concept of _____________, an attack on one nation should be considered an attack on all nations.

According to the concept of __________________, various ethnic groups in Europe should be allowed to create their own nations with democratically elected governments.

The allied leaders at the Paris Peace Conference were known as _______________.

_____________ was a republican Senator who refused to support the League of Nations because he believed it would destroy the “independence of American foreign policy”.

______________ was the leader of the Socialist Party who was jailed for protesting the military draft.

_______________ was the leader of the Food Administration.

Women earned the right to vote after the passage of the ____________________.

The document that ended WWI was called the _________________.

During the ______________________, ½ million African Americans moved from the deep south to more northern cities, such as Chicago, seeking work in the war manufacturing plants.

In order to raise an army, Congress passed the ____________________. This military “draft” required all men between 18-35 to register for military service.

The _____________ encouraged Americans to plant “Victory Gardens” and participate in “Meatless Tuesdays”.

At the ___________________, Alvin York became a national hero by capturing 132 Germans by himself.

The ______________ made it illegal to say anything unpatriotic about America during WWI.