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What was the primary reason for the United States' involvement in World War I?
What was the primary reason for the United States' involvement in World War I?
Why was the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk significant?
Why was the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk significant?
What was the main objective of the Battle of the Argonne Forest?
What was the main objective of the Battle of the Argonne Forest?
What does the use of the term 'doughboys' refer to?
What does the use of the term 'doughboys' refer to?
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How did the American home front contribute to the war effort?
How did the American home front contribute to the war effort?
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What was the significance of Wilson's statement that 'there are no armies in this struggle, there are entire nations armed'?
What was the significance of Wilson's statement that 'there are no armies in this struggle, there are entire nations armed'?
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What was the main purpose of the War Industries Board?
What was the main purpose of the War Industries Board?
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What is a key difference between the Espionage Act and the Sedition Act of 1918?
What is a key difference between the Espionage Act and the Sedition Act of 1918?
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What was the purpose of the Committee on Public Information?
What was the purpose of the Committee on Public Information?
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What strategy did George Creel use to promote the war effort?
What strategy did George Creel use to promote the war effort?
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What was the main reason for the American government's cooperation with organized labor during World War I?
What was the main reason for the American government's cooperation with organized labor during World War I?
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How did the Committee on Public Information use '100 percent Americanism'?
How did the Committee on Public Information use '100 percent Americanism'?
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What was the purpose of the "Heatless, wheatless, and meatless" campaign during World War I?
What was the purpose of the "Heatless, wheatless, and meatless" campaign during World War I?
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What did William Tyler Page do with his prize money after winning the contest?
What did William Tyler Page do with his prize money after winning the contest?
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What role did the Food Administration play in the war effort?
What role did the Food Administration play in the war effort?
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What was the main purpose of the American's Creed?
What was the main purpose of the American's Creed?
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What role did songs play in the effort to boost the war effort?
What role did songs play in the effort to boost the war effort?
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Which of the following played a significant role in boosting industrial production during World War I?
Which of the following played a significant role in boosting industrial production during World War I?
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The "Wobblies" opposed the war effort because they believed that the war was primarily meant to benefit...
The "Wobblies" opposed the war effort because they believed that the war was primarily meant to benefit...
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How did the Committee on Public Information rely on public fear to promote the war?
How did the Committee on Public Information rely on public fear to promote the war?
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What was the slogan associated with the effort to encourage women to take on jobs traditionally held by men during World War I?
What was the slogan associated with the effort to encourage women to take on jobs traditionally held by men during World War I?
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What was the main message of the government leaflet quoted at the end of the text?
What was the main message of the government leaflet quoted at the end of the text?
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Which of the following was NOT a key factor in America's successful wartime production?
Which of the following was NOT a key factor in America's successful wartime production?
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What is the primary message conveyed by the slogan "Labor Will Win The War"?
What is the primary message conveyed by the slogan "Labor Will Win The War"?
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What was the primary purpose of the German submarines (U-boats) in World War I?
What was the primary purpose of the German submarines (U-boats) in World War I?
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How did the German U-boat tactics violate international law?
How did the German U-boat tactics violate international law?
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What was the impact of the German U-boat campaign on the British?
What was the impact of the German U-boat campaign on the British?
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Why did President Wilson declare American neutrality at the beginning of WWI?
Why did President Wilson declare American neutrality at the beginning of WWI?
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What was the primary role of airplanes in the early stages of WWI?
What was the primary role of airplanes in the early stages of WWI?
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How did the early tanks used in WWI affect the outcome of the war?
How did the early tanks used in WWI affect the outcome of the war?
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What was the name given to Manfred von Richthofen, the famous German pilot who achieved 80 aerial victories?
What was the name given to Manfred von Richthofen, the famous German pilot who achieved 80 aerial victories?
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What was the British strategy for countering the German U-boat threat?
What was the British strategy for countering the German U-boat threat?
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What was the primary strategy for the Democrats to win working-class votes in the 1916 election?
What was the primary strategy for the Democrats to win working-class votes in the 1916 election?
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What event in early 1917 ultimately strained American neutrality and led to the United States entering the war?
What event in early 1917 ultimately strained American neutrality and led to the United States entering the war?
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What was Wilson's proposed solution for peace in Europe in January 1917?
What was Wilson's proposed solution for peace in Europe in January 1917?
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Why did the Europeans reject Wilson's proposal for a "peace without victory"?
Why did the Europeans reject Wilson's proposal for a "peace without victory"?
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Which of the following events led to the United States adopting a policy of "armed neutrality"?
Which of the following events led to the United States adopting a policy of "armed neutrality"?
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Which of the following BEST describes Wilson's internal struggle regarding America's entry into the war?
Which of the following BEST describes Wilson's internal struggle regarding America's entry into the war?
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What was the primary reason Hughes lost the 1916 election?
What was the primary reason Hughes lost the 1916 election?
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What was the main purpose of the Democrats' campaign ad promoting Wilson's candidacy?
What was the main purpose of the Democrats' campaign ad promoting Wilson's candidacy?
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What was the primary goal of the Fuel Administration during World War I?
What was the primary goal of the Fuel Administration during World War I?
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Which of these was NOT a method used by the government to finance World War I?
Which of these was NOT a method used by the government to finance World War I?
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What was the main reason for the widespread public support for Liberty Loans?
What was the main reason for the widespread public support for Liberty Loans?
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Why was it difficult to maintain neutrality in the United States at the start of World War I?
Why was it difficult to maintain neutrality in the United States at the start of World War I?
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Which factor contributed to the growing public support for the Allies in the United States during World War I?
Which factor contributed to the growing public support for the Allies in the United States during World War I?
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What was the purpose "heatless Mondays" and "lightless nights" during World War I?
What was the purpose "heatless Mondays" and "lightless nights" during World War I?
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How did the Liberty Loan drives contribute to the war effort?
How did the Liberty Loan drives contribute to the war effort?
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How did "gasless Sundays" contribute to the war effort?
How did "gasless Sundays" contribute to the war effort?
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Flashcards
Election of 1916
Election of 1916
The presidential election where Wilson campaigned on neutrality.
He kept us out of war
He kept us out of war
Wilson's campaign slogan appealing to American neutrality.
Zimmermann Note
Zimmermann Note
A secret German message proposing an alliance with Mexico against the U.S.
Armed neutrality
Armed neutrality
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Unrestricted submarine warfare
Unrestricted submarine warfare
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Peace without victory
Peace without victory
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Public opinion shift
Public opinion shift
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Democratic principles at stake
Democratic principles at stake
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Peace, Land, Bread
Peace, Land, Bread
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Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
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Doughboys
Doughboys
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Château-Thierry
Château-Thierry
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Argonne Forest
Argonne Forest
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Selective Service Act
Selective Service Act
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War Industries Board
War Industries Board
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Espionage Act
Espionage Act
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German Tanks
German Tanks
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The Red Baron
The Red Baron
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U-boat
U-boat
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British Naval Blockade
British Naval Blockade
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Germany's War Zone
Germany's War Zone
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American Neutrality
American Neutrality
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International Law Principles
International Law Principles
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Silent Attacks
Silent Attacks
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Labor Will Win The War
Labor Will Win The War
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Samuel Gompers
Samuel Gompers
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National War Labor Board
National War Labor Board
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Industrial Workers of the World (IWW)
Industrial Workers of the World (IWW)
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Hooverizing
Hooverizing
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Victory Gardens
Victory Gardens
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Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover
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Women's Contribution in War
Women's Contribution in War
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Fuel Will Win the War
Fuel Will Win the War
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Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Saving Time
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Heatless Mondays
Heatless Mondays
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Liberty Loan
Liberty Loan
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Impact of Posters
Impact of Posters
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Neutrality Challenges
Neutrality Challenges
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Anti-German Propaganda
Anti-German Propaganda
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Entangling Alliances
Entangling Alliances
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American's Creed
American's Creed
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Committee on Public Information
Committee on Public Information
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Four-Minute Men
Four-Minute Men
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Propaganda
Propaganda
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100 percent Americanism
100 percent Americanism
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War Bonds
War Bonds
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The Star-Spangled Banner
The Star-Spangled Banner
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Muckraking journalist
Muckraking journalist
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Study Notes
World War I Propaganda
- Posters like "I Want You for U.S. Army" were used to encourage volunteers for military service in Europe.
- This signaled a shift from a policy of neutrality to active involvement in World War I.
Roots of the Conflict
- June 28, 1914: Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated in Sarajevo, Bosnia.
- This event triggered World War I.
- Complex system of alliances involved European nations.
- Nationalism, imperialism, and militarism contributed to the conflict.
- Numerous alliances formed to maintain a balance of power.
Stalemate in the Trenches
- Trench warfare characterized the Western Front.
- Trenches stretched 400 miles from Switzerland to the North Sea.
- Heavy casualties occurred.
- Trench warfare led to a stalemate.
New Instruments of Death
- Machine guns and artillery were used.
- Poison gas was introduced.
- Tanks were developed.
- These new weapons drastically escalated casualties.
- Obsolescence of old battlefield tactics.
- Artillery and gas proved to be devastating against charging enemy lines.
The War at Sea
- German U-boats targeted commercial and military ships.
- This violated international law.
- The sinking of the Lusitania prompted American outrage.
- Germany's attacks on neutral ships led to pressure for a declaration of war.
The United States Enters the War
- The United States initially maintained neutrality.
- Submarine warfare and the Zimmermann Telegram prompted the US to enter the war.
- Lusitania sinking and other incidents led to a war declaration in 1917.
- In response to German actions, the US entered the war.
Home Front Efforts
- Selective Service Act instituted a draft system.
- War Industries Board managed resources.
- Liberty Bonds raised funds for the war effort.
- Conservation measures (e.g., heatless, wheatless, meatless days) were employed.
- Posters like "I Want You" encouraged patriotism and volunteering.
- Women filled many industrial roles as men joined the military.
Enforcing Loyalty
- Congress passed laws to suppress dissent (Trading with the Enemy Act, Sedition Act, Espionage Act).
- Public support for the war was crucial.
- Critics of the war were often persecuted.
- Restrictions on civil liberties occurred during wartime.
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Explore the key events and factors that led to World War I, including significant propaganda efforts and the profound impact of trench warfare. Understand the technologies and military strategies that defined battles during this tumultuous time. Test your knowledge of the roots and repercussions of the conflict in this engaging quiz.