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What motivated Gavrilo Princip to assassinate Franz Ferdinand?
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?
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?
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?
What was the purpose of the League of Nations?
What was the content of the Zimmerman Note?
What was the content of the Zimmerman Note?
What was the significance of the Lusitania sinking?
What was the significance of the Lusitania sinking?
What characterized the Triple Alliance during World War I?
What characterized the Triple Alliance during World War I?
What historic change was brought about by the 19th Amendment in 1920?
What historic change was brought about by the 19th Amendment in 1920?
What was the outcome of Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia?
What was the outcome of Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia?
Which statement correctly describes the War Industries Board?
Which statement correctly describes the War Industries Board?
What economic strategy did the U.S. government use to finance the war effort?
What economic strategy did the U.S. government use to finance the war effort?
What characterized the Red Scare in the U.S. during this period?
What characterized the Red Scare in the U.S. during this period?
What did the Treaty of Versailles aim to achieve?
What did the Treaty of Versailles aim to achieve?
Which countries were involved in the Triple Entente?
Which countries were involved in the Triple Entente?
What was a significant effect of African Americans migrating north during the war?
What was a significant effect of African Americans migrating north during the war?
How was the Lusitania significant in the context of World War I?
How was the Lusitania significant in the context of World War I?
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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The assassination of Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, by Gavrilo Princip sparked World War I.
War bonds
War bonds
Government-issued bonds that citizens purchased to finance the war effort.
Red Scare
Red Scare
A period of intense fear of communism, especially in the US.
League of Nations
League of Nations
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Zimmerman Note
Zimmerman Note
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German U-Boats
German U-Boats
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Triple Entente
Triple Entente
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19th Amendment
19th Amendment
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Gavrilo Princip
Gavrilo Princip
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Triple Alliance
Triple Alliance
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Lusitania
Lusitania
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Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Versailles
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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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