US Involvement in WWI and Treaty Impact

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Which country was NOT a member of the Allied Powers during World War I?

Belgium
Greece
Turkey (correct)
Italy

What was a primary reason for the United States' entry into World War I?

Russia's withdrawal from the war
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The alliance between France and Russia
Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare (correct)

What was a significant reason for the United States' dissatisfaction with the Treaty of Versailles?

Concerns about potential impacts on U.S sovereignty due to the League of Nations. (correct)
The treaty's leniency towards Germany.
The treaty's recognition of Japan's growing power.
The treaty failed to address economic issues, like trade.

What overall impact did World War I have on the political landscape of Europe?

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Which of these best describes the economic impact of World War I on the United States?

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Central Powers

The group of countries that fought against the Allied Powers in World War I.

Allied Powers

The group of countries that fought against the Central Powers in World War I.

Why did the US enter WWI?

The US joined WWI in 1917 due to Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare, the Zimmerman Telegram, and economic interests.

How did the US feel about the Treaty of Versailles?

The Treaty of Versailles, which ended WWI, was largely disliked by the US due to concerns over the League of Nations and its perceived impact on US sovereignty, as well as the treaty's perceived harshness on Germany.

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How did WWI impact America and Europe?

World War I resulted in significant economic and social changes in America and dramatically altered political boundaries in Europe, contributing to instability and the rise of totalitarian regimes.

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Study Notes

Central and Allied Powers

Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey
Allied Powers: United Kingdom, France, Russia, Italy, United States, Japan, Serbia, Belgium, Greece, Romania

US Involvement in WWI

The US entered WWI in 1917 due to unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany, the Zimmermann Telegram, and economic interests.
German submarines sank the Lusitania, killing 100 US citizens.
The US was attacked by German submarines.

US Feelings About the Treaty of Versailles

The US was largely dissatisfied with the Treaty of Versailles, primarily due to concerns over the League of Nations and its impact on US sovereignty.
The US did not agree with all aspects of the treaty.

WWI Impact on America and Europe

WWI brought significant economic and social changes to America.
Political boundaries in Europe were redrawn.
The war contributed to instability and the rise of totalitarian regimes in Europe.
The war helped the growing need for food.