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What was the main reason President Wilson won the 1916 election?
What was the main reason President Wilson won the 1916 election?
- He promised to keep the United States out of the war. (correct)
- He promised to end the war in Europe.
- He was more popular than his Republican opponent.
- He promised to increase American involvement in the war.
What was the "peace without victory" plan proposed by President Wilson?
What was the "peace without victory" plan proposed by President Wilson?
- A plan to divide Germany into smaller countries.
- A plan to create a League of Nations to prevent future wars.
- A plan to negotiate a peace settlement where neither side gained an advantage. (correct)
- A plan to force Germany to pay reparations for the war.
What event ultimately led to the United States entering World War I?
What event ultimately led to the United States entering World War I?
- The declaration of war by Great Britain on Germany.
- The German invasion of Belgium.
- The Zimmerman Telegram, which proposed an alliance between Germany and Mexico. (correct)
- The sinking of the Lusitania by a German U-boat.
What was "armed neutrality"?
What was "armed neutrality"?
What was the Sussex Pledge?
What was the Sussex Pledge?
How did public opinion in the United States shift toward war in 1917?
How did public opinion in the United States shift toward war in 1917?
According to the passage, what was President Wilson's main reason for deciding to go to war against Germany?
According to the passage, what was President Wilson's main reason for deciding to go to war against Germany?
Why did Theodore Roosevelt support Charles Evans Hughes?
Why did Theodore Roosevelt support Charles Evans Hughes?
Which of the following best describes the "watchwords" of conservation during World War I?
Which of the following best describes the "watchwords" of conservation during World War I?
What was the primary objective of "Hooverizing" during World War I?
What was the primary objective of "Hooverizing" during World War I?
How did the "farmerettes" contribute to the war effort?
How did the "farmerettes" contribute to the war effort?
What was the role of the National War Labor Board during World War I?
What was the role of the National War Labor Board during World War I?
What was the significance of the "Labor Will Win The War" slogan?
What was the significance of the "Labor Will Win The War" slogan?
Which organization advocated sabotage and strikes during World War I, believing the war was fought for the benefit of big business?
Which organization advocated sabotage and strikes during World War I, believing the war was fought for the benefit of big business?
What was the primary reason why American employers looked to women to fill jobs during World War I?
What was the primary reason why American employers looked to women to fill jobs during World War I?
What was the purpose of the victory gardens that Herbert Hoover encouraged Americans to plant?
What was the purpose of the victory gardens that Herbert Hoover encouraged Americans to plant?
What term did doctors use to refer to German measles during the war?
What term did doctors use to refer to German measles during the war?
What was the significance of November 11, 1918, at 11 a.m.?
What was the significance of November 11, 1918, at 11 a.m.?
What did soldiers feel immediately after hearing the news of the fighting stopping?
What did soldiers feel immediately after hearing the news of the fighting stopping?
What did General Pershing urge his troops to do as the German lines were weakening?
What did General Pershing urge his troops to do as the German lines were weakening?
How many soldiers are reported to have died in the war, as mentioned in the context?
How many soldiers are reported to have died in the war, as mentioned in the context?
What was the primary reason for soldiers to dig trenches during World War I?
What was the primary reason for soldiers to dig trenches during World War I?
Which statement best characterizes the state of fighting on the Western Front during trench warfare?
Which statement best characterizes the state of fighting on the Western Front during trench warfare?
What tactical approach did generals continue to use despite advancements in weaponry?
What tactical approach did generals continue to use despite advancements in weaponry?
What was a significant consequence of the use of poison gas on the battlefield?
What was a significant consequence of the use of poison gas on the battlefield?
How did the weather conditions affect the soldiers living in the trenches?
How did the weather conditions affect the soldiers living in the trenches?
What notable event occurred during the Battle of the Somme?
What notable event occurred during the Battle of the Somme?
What was the primary feeling of soldiers about their situation in the trenches?
What was the primary feeling of soldiers about their situation in the trenches?
What role did technology play in the suffering of soldiers during World War I?
What role did technology play in the suffering of soldiers during World War I?
What key event influenced Wilson's decision to ask Congress for a declaration of war in 1917?
What key event influenced Wilson's decision to ask Congress for a declaration of war in 1917?
Which phrase summarizes Wilson's rationale for engaging in World War I?
Which phrase summarizes Wilson's rationale for engaging in World War I?
What was the initial impact of American troops on the morale of the Allies during World War I?
What was the initial impact of American troops on the morale of the Allies during World War I?
What was the purpose of the convoy system established by British and American warships?
What was the purpose of the convoy system established by British and American warships?
In what year did Congress vote to go to war, marking a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy?
In what year did Congress vote to go to war, marking a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy?
What was the Battle of Caporetto significant for during the First World War?
What was the Battle of Caporetto significant for during the First World War?
What was General John J. Pershing's role in World War I upon arriving in France?
What was General John J. Pershing's role in World War I upon arriving in France?
What statement reflects Wilson's views on U.S. neutrality during World War I?
What statement reflects Wilson's views on U.S. neutrality during World War I?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between militarism and nationalism in Europe before World War I?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between militarism and nationalism in Europe before World War I?
What is the main purpose of the quote "all over before Christmas"?
What is the main purpose of the quote "all over before Christmas"?
What was one of the main reasons for the intense and prolonged nature of World War I?
What was one of the main reasons for the intense and prolonged nature of World War I?
How did the system of alliances in Europe before World War I contribute to the outbreak of the war?
How did the system of alliances in Europe before World War I contribute to the outbreak of the war?
What was the main reason for Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Serbia?
What was the main reason for Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Serbia?
Which of the following was NOT a factor contributing to the outbreak of World War I?
Which of the following was NOT a factor contributing to the outbreak of World War I?
Austria-Hungary and Germany's alliance, known as the Triple Alliance, was a response to what?
Austria-Hungary and Germany's alliance, known as the Triple Alliance, was a response to what?
What did the European powers hope to achieve through their military buildup?
What did the European powers hope to achieve through their military buildup?
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Militarism
Militarism
The belief in building up strong armed forces to prepare for war.
Triple Alliance
Triple Alliance
An alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy formed before WWI.
Triple Entente
Triple Entente
The alliance of France, Russia, and Great Britain before WWI.
Conscription
Conscription
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Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand
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Balkans
Balkans
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Chain Reaction
Chain Reaction
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Stalemate
Stalemate
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Battle of the Marne
Battle of the Marne
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Trench Warfare
Trench Warfare
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General Ferdinand Foch
General Ferdinand Foch
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Casualties in WWI
Casualties in WWI
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Machine Guns in WWI
Machine Guns in WWI
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Use of Poison Gas
Use of Poison Gas
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The Battle of the Somme
The Battle of the Somme
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1916 Election
1916 Election
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Wilson's slogan
Wilson's slogan
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Peace without victory
Peace without victory
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Unrestricted submarine warfare
Unrestricted submarine warfare
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Zimmermann Note
Zimmermann Note
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Armed neutrality
Armed neutrality
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American public opinion
American public opinion
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Wilson's dilemma
Wilson's dilemma
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German Measles
German Measles
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Armistice
Armistice
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General Pershing
General Pershing
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Celebration of Peace
Celebration of Peace
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Impact of War's End
Impact of War's End
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Labor Will Win The War
Labor Will Win The War
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National War Labor Board
National War Labor Board
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Industrial Workers of the World
Industrial Workers of the World
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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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Wartime Economy
Wartime Economy
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Farmerettes
Farmerettes
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Czar Nicholas II
Czar Nicholas II
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Woodrow Wilson's War Declaration
Woodrow Wilson's War Declaration
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The Yanks Are Coming
The Yanks Are Coming
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General John J. Pershing
General John J. Pershing
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Lafayette, we are here
Lafayette, we are here
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Bolshevik Revolution
Bolshevik Revolution
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Battle of Caporetto
Battle of Caporetto
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American Expeditionary Forces
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Study Notes
World War I Propaganda
- Posters like "I Want You for U.S. Army" were used to recruit volunteers for military service in Europe.
- This signified the U.S. breaking its policy of neutrality during World War I in 1917.
Roots of World War I
- A complex web of alliances and rivalries in Europe led to the outbreak of World War I in 1914.
- The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo, Bosnia, on June 28, 1914 triggered the conflict.
- Nationalism, imperialism, and militarism contributed to the tense political climate.
Trenches in World War I
- Trench warfare resulted in a stalemate on the Western Front.
- Soldiers lived in trenches for extended periods, facing harsh conditions, including mud, disease, and fear of attack.
- The proximity of opposing trenches made attacks costly and ineffective.
United States Entry into World War I
- Initially, the U.S. declared its neutrality.
- However, German submarine warfare and the Zimmermann telegram influenced the public.
- The sinking of the Lusitania caused great outrage.
- The U.S. entered the war in April 1917.
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