Module 7 WWI Test HMH (MC)

Module 7: World War I

• World War I was the bloodiest war up to that time, with brutal battles on the Western Front.
• The war's causes included nationalism, imperialism, militarism, and a system of alliances.
• Nationalism led to competition and rivalries among European nations, and ethnic groups sought independence.
• Imperialism led to competition over colonies and resources.
• Militarism encouraged nations to build up their armed forces.
• The alliance system, intended to prevent war, instead dragged nations into the conflict.
• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand triggered World War I.
• The war's start was rapid; alliances drew multiple nations into the conflict swiftly.
• Germany's attack on Belgium, following the Schlieffen Plan, marked the beginning of the Western Front.
• Trench warfare characterized the Western Front, creating a stalemate.
• Trench warfare led to immense loss of life and drastic changes in societal and military strategy.
• The war spurred economic change in the US as the country shifted to produce war materials.
• The government assumed greater control over the economy.
• The War Industries Board (WIB) oversaw production quotas and materials allocation.
• This increased government power and economic opportunities for certain groups.
• Propaganda and public rallies were used to generate support for the war effort.
• The war led to increased government regulation of the economy.
• The US economy expanded significantly as it provided war materials to the Allies.
• The war prompted significant changes for African Americans, with many migrating North for better opportunities amidst labor shortages.
• The war brought about significant changes also for women as they took on male-dominated jobs, leading to increased opportunities in the workplace.
• The war inspired patriotic efforts and increased government powers.
• The United States initially maintained neutrality, but the sinking of the Lusitania and other naval attacks, along with the Zimmermann Telegram, prompted the US to declare war on Germany.
• The government employed propaganda efforts like "Fourteen Points" by President Woodrow Wilson to garner support for the war's idealistic goals.
• The war in Europe created a global influenza pandemic.
• The American Expeditionary Force (AEF) played a crucial role in the Allied victory.
• New technologies, like tanks and airplanes, drastically changed the nature of warfare.
• The Treaty of Versailles aimed to establish peace after World War I, but it also failed to resolve underlying conflicts.
• European powers wanted to punish Germany for the war, including reparations and a war-guilt clause.
• The Treaty of Versailles' flaws and the opposition to the League of Nations led to the failure of the treaty to ratify the US Senate.

One Americans Story Sub-sections:

• Eddie Rickenbacker: An American flying ace who had a significant impact on the war, and the technology developed during that time.
• Harriot Stanton Blatch: A prominent suffragist, and she observed the rise of women in the workforce during the war.
• Alvin York: A WWI soldier who distinguished himself for valor and his strong moral convictions regarding war.

Critical Thinking:

• Analyze the effects that the war had on the economy of the United States and how different groups were affected.
• Evaluate the causes that led to the US joining the war effort.
• Analyze the various responses of the general population to the war and how those responses impacted their daily lives.
• Analyze the reasons why some groups of Americans faced more difficult conditions caused by the war than other groups.