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How many American men were enlisted into the armed forces after the Selective Service Act?
How many American men were enlisted into the armed forces after the Selective Service Act?
- 5 million
- 3.5 million
- 1.2 million
- 2.8 million (correct)
How many African Americans were drafted into the Army?
How many African Americans were drafted into the Army?
- 200,000
- 1 million
- 500,000
- 370,000 (correct)
Where did the Americans defeat the Germans, repulsing a last ditch German offensive to end the war?
Where did the Americans defeat the Germans, repulsing a last ditch German offensive to end the war?
- Verdun
- St. Mihiel
- Chateau-Thierry (correct)
- Sedan
How many American 'Doughboys' defeated the Germans at Verdun and St. Mihiel?
How many American 'Doughboys' defeated the Germans at Verdun and St. Mihiel?
How did the allies neutralize the German U-Boat fleet?
How did the allies neutralize the German U-Boat fleet?
Where did the Americans break through the German lines, creating a breach in the Germans' security?
Where did the Americans break through the German lines, creating a breach in the Germans' security?
How many African American soldiers served overseas?
How many African American soldiers served overseas?
Where did the Americans defeat the Germans, helping to keep them from winning the war?
Where did the Americans defeat the Germans, helping to keep them from winning the war?
What event led President Wilson to declare war on Germany?
What event led President Wilson to declare war on Germany?
What did the Zimmermann note propose in the event of U.S. entry into the war?
What did the Zimmermann note propose in the event of U.S. entry into the war?
What was the state of the U.S. Army in 1917?
What was the state of the U.S. Army in 1917?
What was the outcome of the Russian contribution to the war effort?
What was the outcome of the Russian contribution to the war effort?
What led to the break in diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Germany?
What led to the break in diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Germany?
What caused the American public to be outraged before the U.S. entered the war?
What caused the American public to be outraged before the U.S. entered the war?
What event occurred simultaneously with the Zimmermann crisis, influencing the U.S. decision to enter the war?
What event occurred simultaneously with the Zimmermann crisis, influencing the U.S. decision to enter the war?
What event led President Wilson to declare war on Germany?
What event led President Wilson to declare war on Germany?
What was the U.S. response to the resumption of German submarine warfare?
What was the U.S. response to the resumption of German submarine warfare?
What did the Zimmermann note propose?
What did the Zimmermann note propose?
What action outraged the American public in response to the Zimmermann note?
What action outraged the American public in response to the Zimmermann note?
What led to the U.S. declaration of war on Germany?
What led to the U.S. declaration of war on Germany?
What was the state of the U.S. Army in 1917?
What was the state of the U.S. Army in 1917?
What was the U.S. response to the resumption of German submarine warfare?
What was the U.S. response to the resumption of German submarine warfare?
