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US Entry into WWI and Eastern Front Overview

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What was the main reason for the United States to enter World War I?

Unrestricted German submarine warfare.

What was the goal of the German Ludendorff Offensives in 1918?

To secure key resources in Eastern Europe and expand their territory

To capture Paris and end the war quickly

To force a surrender of the Allied forces before the US could fully mobilize and join the war (correct)

To weaken the Allied forces in preparation for a counteroffensive

The Treaty of Versailles was seen as a just and balanced peace agreement by Germany.

False

What was the main goal of the May 4th Movement in China?

To promote nationalism and the rise of the Chinese Communist Party. Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the key takeaways from World War I and the post-war era?

A turning point in global politics, economy, and military tactics; rise of nationalistic, social, and existential movements. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main cause of the Cold War?

The ideological conflict between democracy and communism. Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the key developments in the Cold War that contributed to heightened tension?

The Soviet A-bomb, formation of the Warsaw Pact, the launch of Sputnik, and the Cuban Missile Crisis. Signup and view all the answers

What were the key concepts of Marcus Garvey's Pan-Africanism?

Pan-Africanism, Black Nationalism, economic initiatives, and the establishment of organizations like UNIA and ACL. Signup and view all the answers

What were the main causes of the Great Depression:

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Name two major Cold War Conflicts?

The Sino-Soviet Split and the Cold War in Latin America. Signup and view all the answers

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US Entry into World War I

Unrestricted submarine warfare, German U-boats attacking without warning, was a major reason.
Sinking of American ships increased tensions with the US.
Zimmerman telegram: Germany proposed an alliance with Mexico.
Economic factors: Ensuring repayment of Allied loans, shaping the post-war peace settlement.
Associated Power: US's role as an independent ally.
American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) led by General Pershing.

Eastern Front

Bolshevik Revolution (1917) led by Lenin and Trotsky.
Trotsky's slogan: "No war, no peace."
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk (1918): Ended Russia's involvement in the war.
Treaty of Versailles reversed Russia's involvement.

The Ludendorff Offensives (1918)

Spring Offensives: German attempts to win before US impact.
Transferred troops from Eastern to Western Front.
Tactics: Stormtrooper units, short artillery barrages, infiltration.
Failed to achieve decisive victory.

The Hundred Days Offensive (1918)

US Contribution: 4 million troops mobilized, 1.3 million at the front.
Timeline:
- August 8: "Black day for the German Army."
- November 11: Armistice signed.
Key Battles: Meuse-Argonne.

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Explore the causes and key events surrounding the US entry into World War I, including the impact of unrestricted submarine warfare and the Zimmerman telegram. This quiz also covers critical moments on the Eastern Front, such as the Bolshevik Revolution and the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk. Test your knowledge on these pivotal historical developments!