World War I and Related Events
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Who were the main Allied powers represented at the 1919 Paris Peace Conference?

  • Theodore Roosevelt, Herbert Hoover, Woodrow Wilson, Queen Victoria
  • Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin, Charles de Gaulle
  • Woodrow Wilson, David Lloyd George, Georges Clemenceau, Vittorio Orlando (correct)
  • George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin
  • What major health issues did Dr. William Gorgas address during the construction of the Panama Canal?

  • Yellow fever and malaria (correct)
  • Tuberculosis and pneumonia
  • Cholera and typhoid fever
  • Smallpox and measles
  • What did the 1854 Treaty of Kanagawa accomplish for Japan?

  • It established a military alliance with the U.S.
  • It marked the end of the Edo period.
  • It introduced Western education in Japan.
  • It forced Japan to open to foreign trade. (correct)
  • What is the principle of self-determination as promoted by Woodrow Wilson?

    <p>The right of peoples to control their own political status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept suggested that Western powers had a duty to civilize non-white populations?

    <p>White Man’s Burden</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which regiment fought under French command during WWI and was recognized for its bravery?

    <p>The 369th Infantry Regiment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of Woodrow Wilson's key contributions during his presidency related to international relations?

    <p>Proposing the 14 Points peace plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes the U.S. foreign policy stance before and after WWI?

    <p>Isolationist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which law limited Cuba's sovereignty after the Spanish-American War?

    <p>Platt Amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event triggered the start of World War I?

    <p>Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes labor conditions during WWI?

    <p>Labor conditions improved but workers faced long hours and low wages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of the 1918 influenza pandemic?

    <p>It resulted in the deaths of millions worldwide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main outcome of the Philippine-American War?

    <p>The Philippines remained a U.S. territory until 1946.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Sussex Pledge refer to?

    <p>Germany's agreement to stop unrestricted submarine warfare.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary reason for the U.S. intervention in the Mexican Revolution?

    <p>To protect American lives and property.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the objective of General Pershing's strategy during WWI?

    <p>Focusing on offensive operations and independent U.S. efforts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following characterized battles during WWI?

    <p>Brutal trench warfare and high death tolls.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant aspect of the Boxer Rebellion?

    <p>It was a response to imperialist intervention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant public health challenge occurred during the construction of the Panama Canal?

    <p>Diseases such as yellow fever and malaria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement describes the influence of propaganda during WWI?

    <p>Governments used propaganda to support the war effort and demonize the enemy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main outcome of the abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II in 1918?

    <p>Establishment of the Weimar Republic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which U.S. President opposed the annexation of Hawaii?

    <p>Grover Cleveland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • The "Big Four" at the Paris Peace Conference included Woodrow Wilson (US), David Lloyd George (UK), Georges Clemenceau (France), and Vittorio Orlando (Italy). These leaders shaped the Treaty of Versailles.
    • Dr. William Gorgas eradicated yellow fever and malaria in Panama, enabling the Panama Canal's construction.
    • Before 1854, Japan was isolated. The 1854 Treaty of Kanagawa forced Japan to open to trade, initiating its modernization and global power rise.
    • Self-determination, championed by Wilson, is the principle that nations should govern themselves without outside interference.
    • The "White Man’s Burden" justifies Western power's role in civilizing other nations, often used to support colonialism.
    • The Harlem Hellfighters, the 369th Infantry, were a highly decorated black U.S. regiment in WWI, serving under French command.
    • Woodrow Wilson, the 28th U.S. President, promoted the League of Nations, self-determination, and the 14 Points plan during WWI.
    • Isolationism was a dominant U.S. foreign policy before and after WWI, advocating avoidance of international conflicts.
    • The League of Nations was an international peace organization formed after WWI to avert future wars. The US did not join.
    • Alaska was bought from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million, becoming strategically important.
    • The Platt Amendment limited Cuba's independence after the Spanish-American War, allowing U.S. intervention.
    • Archduke Franz Ferdinand's assassination in 1914 triggered WWI.
    • WWI labor conditions improved due to wartime demand, but workers faced long hours, poor conditions, and low wages. Unions gained more power.
    • The 1918 influenza pandemic (Spanish flu) spread worldwide, killing millions, impacting global health and impacting soldiers returning from WWI.
    • Theodore Roosevelt oversaw the Philippine-American War (1899-1902) after the U.S. annexed the Philippines.
    • Grover Cleveland opposed the annexation of Hawaii after an American takeover of the monarchy.
    • Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicated in 1918, ending the German Empire and starting the Weimar Republic.

    Other Key Events and Figures

    • The German Spring Offensive of 1918 failed, highlighting the inability of Germany to decisively impact the war before the full American arrival.
    • Buffalo Soldiers were African-American soldiers who served in the US Army in the West after the Civil War.
    • Tensions between the U.S. and Mexico involved the Mexican-American War (1846-48), U.S. intervention in the Mexican Revolution, and General Pershing's 1916 expedition to pursue Pancho Villa.
    • Victoriano Huerta seized power in a 1913 Mexican coup but faced opposition from the U.S. and Mexican revolutionaries.
    • The Spanish-American War (1898) led to US control of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines, establishing the U.S. as a global power.
    • General Pershing's strategy for WWI focused on offensive actions and coordination with Allied forces, favoring independent American operations.
    • The Selective Service Act (1917) allowed the U.S. to draft soldiers during WWI.
    • European powers anticipated a swift war, unprepared for WWI's protracted trench warfare, extensive casualties, and new technologies.
    • Propaganda was used to support war efforts, raise nationalism, and damage the enemy's image.
    • The USS Maine explosion of 1898, likely accidental, escalated conflicts with Spain, triggering the Spanish-American War.
    • WWI battles involved trench warfare, immense casualties, and technological innovations such as machine guns, poison gas, tanks and airplanes.
    • The Sussex Pledge was a 1916 German promise to stop unrestricted submarine warfare, but it was broken, contributing to the US joining the war.
    • Taft vs. Roosevelt (1912) presidential race resulted in a split Republican vote, allowing Wilson's election.
    • Spanish General Valeriano Weyler's brutal tactics during the Cuban Insurrection increased public support for Cuban independence.
    • Opposition to WWI included socialists like Eugene Debs who viewed the war as benefiting capitalists.
    • U.S. democracy was questioned by critics who highlighted racial inequality, imperialism, and wartime compromises on civil liberties.
    • In Panama, disease like yellow fever and malaria created significant problems during the construction of the Panama Canal; Dr. Gorgas's strategies addressed the spread of these diseases.
    • The Russian Revolution (1917) removed Russia from WWI, installed a communist government, and paved the way for the formation of the Soviet Union.

    Other Topics

    • The Panama Canal, completed in 1914, connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, boosting global trade and military mobility.
    • The Boxer Rebellion (1900) in China was an anti-imperialist uprising, and the U.S. joined the international response.

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    Test your knowledge on key events and figures from World War I, including the Paris Peace Conference and the impact of self-determination. Explore the significant contributions of leaders such as Woodrow Wilson and the role of various nations in shaping the post-war landscape. This quiz covers both historical events and their wider implications on global relations.

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