Causes of WWI in Europe

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What event triggered the start of WWI in Europe?

Germany's first mobilization of troops along the Russian border

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (correct)

The demand for reparations from Serbia

The Battle of Verdun

Which country was the first to declare war in response to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

Austria

Russia

Serbia

Germany (correct)

What characterized trench warfare during WWI?

The absence of new weapons like tanks and machine guns

An area between enemy trenches known as 'no man's land' (correct)

Open-air tunnels where soldiers rested and ate

A strategy involving rapid attacks and retreats

Which two alliances developed from the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente?

Central Powers and Allied Powers Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Espionage Act of 1917?

Made it illegal to print or mail anything that would hinder the military’s war efforts Signup and view all the answers

How did German Americans demonstrate their patriotism during WWI?

By changing sauerkraut to liberty cabbage and hamburger to Salisbury steak Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary impact of the Sedition Act of 1918?

Made it illegal to speak out against American involvement in WWI Signup and view all the answers

How did the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) view WWI?

Opposed to the war Signup and view all the answers

What led to Eugene Debs' imprisonment?

Noting that the working classes suffered most during the war Signup and view all the answers

Who commanded the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) during WWI?

General John J. Pershing Signup and view all the answers

What significant role did Sergeant Alvin York play during WWI?

Took out 28 machine guns and captured 132 Germans single-handedly Signup and view all the answers

What transformation did John J. Pershing bring to the AEF?

Turned them from an inexperienced group into an effective fighting force Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind U.S. President Wilson's declaration of American neutrality during World War I?

Economic interests in the Allied Powers Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary impact of the sinking of the Lusitania during World War I?

Led to increased anti-war sentiment in the U.S. Signup and view all the answers

Which country issued the Zimmerman Telegram during World War I?

Germany Signup and view all the answers

What role did the Committee on Public Information play during World War I?

Swayed public opinion in favor of the war Signup and view all the answers

Which government agency was responsible for ensuring high military production levels during World War I?

War Industries Board Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Liberty Bonds during World War I?

To raise money for war efforts through government bonds Signup and view all the answers

Which action by Germany led to increased tensions with the U.S. during World War I?

Sinking passenger ships like the Lusitania Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main reasons behind the U.S. entering World War I?

Public outrage over German submarine attacks Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of rationing during World War I?

To ensure fair distribution of scarce resources Signup and view all the answers

Why did President Wilson ask Congress for a declaration of war against Germany?

To make the world safe for democracy and peace Signup and view all the answers