World War I Overview and Propaganda

<p>A policy of defending American ships against attack while remaining technically neutral. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A promise by Germany to stop targeting merchant ships with submarines. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He believed that German victory would threaten American democracy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He disagreed with Wilson's policy of neutrality. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They focused on reducing the consumption of specific materials like wheat, meat, and pork. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure enough food supplies for both American and Allied forces. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They provided assistance to farmers by performing tasks typically done by men. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To resolve labor disputes and maintain industrial production. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It emphasized the role of workers in supporting the war effort. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Industrial Workers of the World (IWW). (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were faced with a shortage of male workers due to military service. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To reduce reliance on imported food and conserve resources for the war effort. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Liberty measles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The armistice was signed, ending the fighting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Disbelief and confusion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Strike harder than ever (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>8 million (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To avoid visibility and reduce casualties (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The war on the Western Front turned into a bloody stalemate lasting nearly four years. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Charging directly at enemy lines (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It caused widespread fear and physical suffering among troops. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It contributed to their discomfort and lack of shelter. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2,000 pieces of artillery fired 2 million shells. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A sense of hopelessness about leaving alive (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It exacerbated the lethality of battlefield tactics. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The overthrow of Czar Nicholas II (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To safeguard democracy worldwide (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They had little effect due to their limited numbers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To transport soldiers and supplies safely across the Atlantic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1917 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It resulted in a crushing defeat for Italy by Germany and Austria. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He was the commander of the American Expeditionary Forces. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Neutrality is no longer feasible or desirable. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nationalism encouraged militarism by promoting the idea of a strong national defense. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To highlight the widespread belief that the war would be short and decisive. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The widespread use of new and deadly weapons that led to high casualties. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Alliances created a web of commitments that made it difficult for nations to stay neutral in a conflict. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Austria-Hungary's belief that Serbia was responsible for the assassination of Franz Ferdinand. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A widespread desire for peace and diplomacy. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The belief in building up strong armed forces to prepare for war.

An alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy formed before WWI.

The alliance of France, Russia, and Great Britain before WWI.

Mandatory enlistment for military service.

His assassination triggered World War I in 1914.

A region in Southeast Europe, sought after for power.

A sequence of events where one incident leads to another, escalating conflict.

A situation in war where neither side can gain an advantage.

A key battle where Allied forces pushed back German troops near Paris.

A combat method where soldiers fight from deep trenches, resulting in a stalemate.

French general who advocated for soldiers to dig in during WWI.

A large number of deaths and injuries suffered by soldiers during battles.

Advanced weaponry that significantly increased the lethality of battles.

A new and terrifying weapon used by Germans to break trench stalemates.

An intense battle with massive artillery fire resulting in heavy casualties.

The presidential election where Wilson campaigned on neutrality.

'He kept us out of war,' promoting neutrality.

Wilson's proposal for no territorial gains in peace negotiations.

German strategy to attack without warning, aimed at crippling British shipping.

A secret German proposal for Mexico to ally against the U.S.

U.S. stance of preparedness without entering war, arming merchant ships.

General sentiment against Germany due to submarine attacks and Zimmermann.

His conflict between opposing war and fearing German success.

A disease referred to as 'liberty measles' during WWI.

An agreement to stop fighting, signed on November 11, 1918.

Commander of American forces in WWI, urged aggressive action.

Joyous reactions of soldiers after the war ended.

Over 8 million soldiers dead; end brought immense relief.

A slogan encouraging hard work during WWI, highlighting the importance of production for victory.

A government body that settled labor disputes during WWI to maintain production levels.

A labor union that opposed WWI, claiming it benefited big business over democracy.

Voluntary food conservation during WWI, named after Herbert Hoover, to support war efforts.

Home vegetable gardens encouraged during WWI to boost food production and sustain troops.

Head of the Food Administration during WWI, responsible for regulating food supply and conservation.

The economic condition during WWI where demand for war supplies led to job creation and labor union growth.

Women who took on farming jobs during WWI, filling roles traditionally held by men.

The last Emperor of Russia, overthrown in 1917 during the Russian Revolution.

On April 2, 1917, Wilson asked Congress to declare war, framing it as a moral issue for global democracy.

A phrase used to describe American troops entering World War I, boosting Allied morale.

The commander of the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I, who led U.S. troops in Europe.

A statement by Pershing acknowledging American support to France, recalling their alliance during the American Revolution.

The 1917 revolution in Russia that led to the establishment of a communist government under the Bolsheviks.

A significant battle in October 1917 where Germany and Austria defeated Italy, impacting the Allies' efforts.

The U.S. military forces sent to Europe during World War I to fight alongside the Allies.