HIS107 Chapter 21 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Why did the U.S. Senate refuse to ratify Wilson's Treaty of Versailles?

There was a fear of American troops involvement in European disputes. (correct)

Wilson failed to attend the Senate vote.

The Treaty required immediate military action.

They disagreed with all of Wilson's proposals.

What significant event occurred by the late summer of 1918?

American troops had arrived in France.

What does the 'Great Migration' refer to?

The movement of African Americans from the rural South to the urban North and West.

What was linked with the nation's war aims when the Nineteenth Amendment was ratified in 1920?

Woman suffrage. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT included in Wilson's 'Fourteen Points'?

Closed diplomacy Signup and view all the answers

What was the general sentiment of most Americans as war began in Europe in August of 1914?

Felt that America should maintain a neutral role in the conflict. Signup and view all the answers

Why was it difficult for the United States to remain neutral in trade?

The United States exported the things that both sides needed and would pay for. Signup and view all the answers

What law did Congress pass to suppress dissent?

The Espionage Act. Signup and view all the answers

Which technology was instrumental in building trench lines during World War I?

Barbed wire. Signup and view all the answers

What did the term 'Red Scare' refer to in the United States?

Fear of communists, anarchists, socialists, and labor unionists. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

U.S. Involvement in League of Nations

The U.S. Senate rejected the Treaty of Versailles primarily due to concerns over potential military commitments in Europe through the League of Nations.

American Troops in France

By late summer 1918, American forces had deployed to France, contributing to the Allied efforts in World War I.

The Great Migration

Between 1917 and 1918, a significant movement known as the Great Migration occurred, with African Americans relocating from the rural South to urban centers in the North and West seeking better opportunities.

Ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment

The Nineteenth Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in 1920, was influenced by suffragists who connected their cause with the broader objectives of the war.

Wilson's Fourteen Points

Closed diplomacy was notably absent from President Wilson's Fourteen Points, which aimed at promoting open agreements and peace.

American Neutrality in World War I

As World War I erupted in August 1914, a majority of Americans believed in maintaining neutrality and avoiding entanglement in European conflicts.

Challenges of U.S. Neutrality

The U.S. found it challenging to remain neutral because its exports were crucial to both sides of the conflict, creating economic ties that complicated a neutral stance.

Suppression of Dissent

To suppress anti-war sentiments, Congress enacted laws like the Espionage Act during World War I, targeting dissenters and perceived threats to national security.

Military Technology: Barbed Wire

Barbed wire played a pivotal role in World War I, aiding in the construction of formidable trench defenses that characterized the war's brutal front lines.

The Red Scare

The "Red Scare" encapsulated the widespread American fear of radical political ideologies during the post-war period, primarily directed at communists, anarchists, socialists, and labor union activists.

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Test your knowledge of U.S. history with these flashcards from HIS107 Chapter 21. Focus on key events and concepts from World War I and the Treaty of Versailles. Perfect for students who want to reinforce their understanding of this pivotal time in history.