World War I: Causes and Impact
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What motivated Gavrilo Princip to assassinate Franz Ferdinand?

  • To gain financial support from the U.S.
  • To start a world war
  • To free Serbia from outside influence (correct)
  • To establish a new alliance with Austria-Hungary

    • What role did African Americans play in the U.S. workforce during World War I?

  • They were not allowed to participate in the workforce
  • They exclusively held managerial roles
  • They were primarily soldiers on the front lines
  • They filled positions abandoned by white men due to migration (correct)

    • What were Victory Bonds and Liberty Bonds used for during World War I?

  • To invest in military equipment exclusively
  • To fund soldiers' personal expenses
  • To support international peace treaties
  • To raise money for the war effort (correct)

    • What was the purpose of the League of Nations?

    <p>To serve as an international peacekeeping organization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the content of the Zimmerman Note?

    <p>An alliance proposal between Germany and Mexico (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Lusitania sinking?

    <p>It caused outrage in the U.S. due to American casualties (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the Triple Alliance during World War I?

    <p>An alliance of Italy, Germany, and Austria-Hungary (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What historic change was brought about by the 19th Amendment in 1920?

    <p>It gave women the right to vote (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia?

    <p>All allied countries were drawn into the conflict. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes the War Industries Board?

    <p>It handled the purchasing of war items for both allies and the U.S. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What economic strategy did the U.S. government use to finance the war effort?

    <p>Selling war bonds to the American public. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the Red Scare in the U.S. during this period?

    <p>A widespread fear of communism and its influences. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Treaty of Versailles aim to achieve?

    <p>To create an international organization for peacekeeping. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which countries were involved in the Triple Entente?

    <p>Great Britain, France, and Russia. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant effect of African Americans migrating north during the war?

    <p>They filled many skilled jobs in factories. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How was the Lusitania significant in the context of World War I?

    <p>Its sinking prompted the U.S. to enter the war. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

    • Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, was assassinated in the Balkans by Gavrilo Princip, a Serbian nationalist.
    • Princip's motive was to liberate Serbia from foreign influence.
    • The assassination triggered a chain of events leading to World War I.

    Austro-Hungarian Empire and Alliances

    • Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia.
    • Serbia was supported by Russia, activating alliance systems amongst European powers.
    • This led to a full-scale war across Europe.

    African Americans and WWI

    • African Americans filled labor gaps in the U.S. workforce during the war.
    • Significant racial discrimination persisted.
    • Many African Americans migrated north for factory work.
    • By the end of the war, approximately 100,000 African Americans held managerial and skilled positions.

    War Bonds

    • The U.S. government financed the war through war bonds.
    • Citizens bought bonds to support war effort.
    • Returned investment was contingent on war success.
    • Types included Liberty Bonds and Victory Bonds.
    • A significant portion of the population invested in Liberty Loans.

    Red Scare

    • A period of heightened fear of communism, particularly in the U.S.

    League of Nations

    • An international peace organization established as part of peace treaty negotiations.
    • A key aspect of President Wilson's peace plans.

    Zimmerman Note

    • Intercepted German communication:
    • Proposed alliance between Germany and Mexico against the U.S.
    • Included a promise of recovered Mexican territories as incentive.
    • Caused outrage and fueled American involvement in WWI.

    German U-Boats

    • German submarines capable of missile attacks.

    Lusitania

    • A British liner sunk by a German U-boat.
    • 120 Americans perished aboard the sinking vessel.
    • Germany had issued warnings to Americans about traveling on these ships.

    Military Alliances

    • Triple Entente: Britain, France, and Russia
    • Triple Alliance: Italy, Germany, and Austria-Hungary

    War Industries Board

    • A U.S. government agency for war material acquisition.
    • Led by Bernard Baruch.

    Women's Suffrage

    • The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote in 1920.

    Treaty of Versailles

    • Peace conference in Versailles, France, involved 27 countries.
    • Held in January of 1919.

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    This quiz explores the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and its role in igniting World War I. It also examines the Austro-Hungarian Empire's alliances and the involvement of African Americans in the war. Discover how war bonds financed the conflict and the social dynamics of the era.

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