World War I Impact on the U.S.

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What significant event in Russia greatly affected World War I for the United States?

The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
The Russian Revolution (correct)
The Russian Civil War
The Assassination of the Tsar

During World War I, the United States built trenches similar to those used in Europe.

False (B)

What act was enacted on May 18, 1917, that involved military service?

Selective Service Act

Women took on many jobs during the war, including delivering ______.

ice Signup and view all the answers

Match the following groups or terms with their descriptions:

Selective Service Act = Established the draft for military service Harlem Hell Fighters = African American soldiers who fought in the French army Fuel Administration = Managed fuel supplies for the war effort Women of War = Took on jobs traditionally held by men during the war Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the Sussex Pledge by the United States?

Unrestricted submarine warfare (D) Signup and view all the answers

The Zimmerman Telegram promised Mexico territories in exchange for joining the war against Germany.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Russian Revolution in relation to World War I?

Russia left the war. Signup and view all the answers

Woodrow Wilson advocated for __________ as a solution to end the war.

Peace Without Victory Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a cause of World War I?

Economic sanctions (C) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following events with their significance.

Sussex Pledge = Response to unrestricted submarine warfare Zimmerman Telegram = Proposed alliance and land promises to Mexico Russian Revolution = Withdrawal of Russia from the war Peace Without Victory = Wilson's plea for a neutral resolution Signup and view all the answers

The United States was initially in favor of the Central Powers.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What territories did Germany promise to Mexico if they joined the war against the U.S.?

Territories lost in the Treaty of 1848. Signup and view all the answers

What was the top speed of the submarine mentioned?

9.5 knots (C) Signup and view all the answers

Zeppelins were effective in avoiding being shot down during bombing raids.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Flachmine 17?

Anti-tank measure Signup and view all the answers

The _____ was equipped with a face mask and flame tank.

flamethrower Signup and view all the answers

Match the following military technologies with their descriptions:

Submarine = Had 4 tubes and one deck gun Zeppelin = Big elongated balloons used for bombing Flachmine 17 = Used as an anti-tank measure Flamethrower = Included a flame tank and was very dangerous Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about Zeppelins?

They were easily shot down by ground units. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who spent his entire fortune on creating Zeppelins?

The man who built them (not specified in the content) Signup and view all the answers

The submarine mentioned in the content operated with a motor instead of a conventional engine.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main responsibility of the War Labor Board?

Resolving labor disputes (D) Signup and view all the answers

The primary audience targeted by the 'Beware of Female Spies' poster included children.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Espionage Act of 1917?

To prevent the spread of misinformation to enemy countries. Signup and view all the answers

The Treaty of _____ was signed in the French city of Versailles.

Versailles Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT one of the Fourteen Points proposed by Woodrow Wilson?

War reparations (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why did the U.S. government not join the League of Nations?

They feared it would rob Congress of its power. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their respective significant impacts:

War Labor Board = Resolving labor disputes Treaty of Versailles = End of World War I Sedition Act = Criminalizes anti-war speech League of Nations = Predecessor to the United Nations Signup and view all the answers

Germany was required to pay a huge amount of war reparations totaling _____ billion gold marks.

269 Signup and view all the answers

What were the two main reasons for the U.S. entry into the Great War?

German submarine attacks and the Zimmerman telegram (A) Signup and view all the answers

Wilson's idea of 'Peace without victory' aimed to continue the war without any resolution.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who commanded U.S. troops in Europe during World War I?

General John J. Pershing Signup and view all the answers

The U.S. did not dig trenches in World War I because they believed that trenches would lead to __________.

stagnation of the war Signup and view all the answers

Match the following U.S. wartime organizations with their purposes:

Food Administration = Boosted food production and conservation efforts War Industries Board = Directed factories to produce war materials War Labor Board = Prevented strikes and encouraged workforce participation Committee on Public Information = Managed propaganda efforts for the war Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of Russia's treaty with Germany on the Allied cause?

Allowed Germany to focus resources on the Western Front (A) Signup and view all the answers

The Espionage Act was enacted to expand free speech during wartime.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What strategy did Wilson propose to avoid sending American soldiers into combat?

He sought 'Peace without victory' to end the war without further bloodshed. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the primary uses of poisonous gas in WWI?

Inflict suffering and casualties (B) Signup and view all the answers

Mustard gas was primarily used to cause blisters.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Name one malfunction that could occur with machine guns during WWI.

Jamming Signup and view all the answers

Small handheld bombs that detonated when thrown are known as ________.

hand grenades Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of weapon with its main characteristic:

Poisonous Gas = Caused severe blisters Machine Guns = Rapidly fired bullets Tanks = Large war machines Airplanes = Used for air bombings Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant drawback of the machine gun?

Could overheat and jam (C) Signup and view all the answers

The small war airplanes were mainly used for bombings and reconnaissance.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with the creation of tanks during WWI?

William Tritton Signup and view all the answers

Tanks were large machines that could shoot __________ caliber projectiles.

large Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic made hand grenades effective in WWI?

They could be carried easily and detonated by hand (D) Signup and view all the answers

Impact of the Russian Revolution on World War I

The Russian Revolution led to Russia withdrawing from World War I, forcing the US to take on a larger role in the war effort. This also allowed Germany to focus its forces on the Western Front.

US Military Contribution to World War I

The US's contribution to World War I included over 4 million soldiers, a large number of whom were African Americans. This effort was crucial to stopping Germany's advance.

Selective Service Act of 1917

The Selective Service Act of 1917, often called the draft, required men to register for military service. This contributed significantly to the large US army.

Fuel Administration in World War I

The Fuel Administration was responsible for ensuring sufficient fuel supplies for the war effort. Coal was the primary energy source during this time.