World War I Armistice Treaty Quiz and Flashcards

12 Questions

What event triggered the start of WWI?

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Which countries were part of the Central Powers in WWI?

Germany, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria, Austrian-Hungarian Empire

What made the sinking of the Lusitania significant?

128 Americans died, leading to increased support for entering the war

Who initiated the New Deal during the Great Depression?

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Why was Texas better off during the Great Depression compared to many other states?

Texas had less industries and more farming

Which two programs under the New Deal were successful in Texas?

Civilian Conservation Corps and Works Progress Administration

What was the main purpose of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and the Public Works Administration (PWA)?

Constructing or improving public buildings and infrastructure

What were some consequences of the Dust Bowl mentioned in the text?

Decrease in livestock and crop populations

Who were the Axis Powers in WWII?

Germany, Italy, Japan

What was the economic impact of WWII mentioned in the text?

Creation of 17 million new civilian jobs and increased industrial productivity

How did propaganda contribute to WWII?

Mobilized hatred against the enemy and strengthened allies' support

Define 'Armistice' based on the information provided.

A temporary stopping of open acts of warfare by agreement between opponents

Study Notes

World War I

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sofie sparked the war
Central Powers: Germany, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria, Austrian-Hungarian Empire
Allied Powers: US, Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy
Sinking of the Lusitania significant due to 128 American deaths, increasing support for war
Zimmerman Telegram: If Mexico joined the war, Texas would return to Mexico

Great Depression and New Deal

"Roaring 20's": period of rapid economic growth and social change, featuring flappers, Prohibition, and the Harlem Renaissance
Stock market crash: October 29, 1929
Texas better off in the Depression due to less industry and more farming, plus the oil boom
New Deal: series of programs and projects by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to restore prosperity to Americans
Successful New Deal programs in Texas: Works Progress Administration (WPA) and Public Works Administration (PWA)

Dust Bowl

Causes: drought, over plowing, destruction of grasslands, and overuse by livestock
Ramifications: drop in agricultural prices, foreclosures, emigration, wind erosion, death of livestock and crops, and impossible repairs to tractors, cars, and houses
19 states affected, with an average of 43 storms per year in the 1930s

World War II

D-Day: invasion of Normandy, France, marking a turning point in the war
November 11th celebrated as Veteran's Day
Dwight D. Eisenhower: Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe, planned and supervised the invasion of North Africa and Normandy
Axis Powers: Germany, Italy, Japan, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, and Thailand
Allied Powers: USA, Great Britain, Soviet Union, France, China, Poland, and Canada
Overall economic effect: 17 million new civilian jobs, 96% increase in industrial productivity, and doubled corporate profits
Propaganda played a role in mobilizing hatred, convincing the population of the justness of the cause, enlisting support from neutral countries, and strengthening allies

Vocabulary

War Bond: debt security issued by a government to finance military operations during war or conflict
Stock: capital raised by a business or corporation through the issue and subscription of ownership
Great Depression: severe worldwide economic depression that took place mostly during the 1930s
Speculate: invest in stocks, property, or other ventures with the risk of loss
Armistice: temporary stopping of open acts of warfare by agreement between opponents
Internment: state of being confined as a prisoner, especially for political or military reasons

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