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The United States initially participated in World War I by supplying weapons to both sides.
The United States initially participated in World War I by supplying weapons to both sides.
False
America’s neutrality in World War I was maintained throughout the conflict.
America’s neutrality in World War I was maintained throughout the conflict.
False
The sinking of the Lusitania was a key factor in turning public opinion against Germany and swaying the US towards involvement in the war.
The sinking of the Lusitania was a key factor in turning public opinion against Germany and swaying the US towards involvement in the war.
True
The Zimmerman Telegram, sent from Germany to Mexico, urged Mexico to attack the US and was intercepted and revealed to the American public.
The Zimmerman Telegram, sent from Germany to Mexico, urged Mexico to attack the US and was intercepted and revealed to the American public.
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The Treaty of Versailles was intended to create a lasting peace and prevent future conflicts like World War I.
The Treaty of Versailles was intended to create a lasting peace and prevent future conflicts like World War I.
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The Senate’s rejection of the Treaty of Versailles solidified America’s commitment to maintaining peace and international cooperation.
The Senate’s rejection of the Treaty of Versailles solidified America’s commitment to maintaining peace and international cooperation.
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The United States’ entry into World War I was motivated by purely humanitarian concerns.
The United States’ entry into World War I was motivated by purely humanitarian concerns.
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The United States was initially neutral in World War I because they were primarily focused on domestic economic issues.
The United States was initially neutral in World War I because they were primarily focused on domestic economic issues.
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President Wilson created a peace plan that included the League of Nations.
President Wilson created a peace plan that included the League of Nations.
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Many Americans fully supported the League of Nations and believed it would enhance U.S. autonomy.
Many Americans fully supported the League of Nations and believed it would enhance U.S. autonomy.
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The Senate approved the Treaty of Versailles without any objections.
The Senate approved the Treaty of Versailles without any objections.
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The political cartoon depicts the Treaty of Versailles as damaged and in need of support from the Senate.
The political cartoon depicts the Treaty of Versailles as damaged and in need of support from the Senate.
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Woodrow Wilson's support for the Treaty of Versailles was unanimously shared by the Senate.
Woodrow Wilson's support for the Treaty of Versailles was unanimously shared by the Senate.
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The major alliances in World War I included the Allied Powers and the Central Powers.
The major alliances in World War I included the Allied Powers and the Central Powers.
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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand had no impact on the outbreak of World War I.
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand had no impact on the outbreak of World War I.
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The United States remained neutral throughout World War I.
The United States remained neutral throughout World War I.
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The League of Nations was created by Woodrow Wilson to ensure peace after World War I.
The League of Nations was created by Woodrow Wilson to ensure peace after World War I.
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Only Germany was required to pay reparations after World War I.
Only Germany was required to pay reparations after World War I.
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Militarism refers to a country’s extreme pride and loyalty to its nation.
Militarism refers to a country’s extreme pride and loyalty to its nation.
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Propaganda is information meant to sway public opinion.
Propaganda is information meant to sway public opinion.
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The United States joined the League of Nations immediately after World War I.
The United States joined the League of Nations immediately after World War I.
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Study Notes
World War One Test Study Guide
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Allied Powers: Great Britain, France, Russia, Serbia, Italy, United States
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Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria
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Spark of WWI: The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by a Serbian nationalist.
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Four Causes of WWI:
- Militarism: Building up a country's military for war.
- Alliances: Agreements between nations to protect each other.
- Imperialism: A strong nation taking over a weaker one.
- Nationalism: Extreme pride and loyalty to one's country.
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Four Reasons for US Involvement in WWI:
- Close ties to Great Britain
- Sinking of the Lusitania
- Interception of the Zimmerman Note
- No longer Europe's war – not neutrally positioned
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US Foreign Policy at Start of WWI: Armed neutrality.
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Chronological Order of WWI Events (1-8):
- Archduke Ferdinand is assassinated
- War breaks out in Europe
- Sinking of the Lusitania
- U.S. declares war on Germany
- Germany retreats
- Armistice Day
- Wilson presents his 14 Points
- Treaty of Versailles
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Propaganda: Information designed to influence public opinion
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Uncle Sam: Character created to encourage military recruitment.
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Reparations: Paid by Germany for the war
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League of Nations: International organization designed to maintain peace and prevent future wars. The United States did not join.
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Reasons US did not Join the League of Nations:
- Many Americans doubted the League.
- They believed an organization would tie the US to international conflicts
- The Senate rejected the Treaty of Versailles.
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New Weapons of WWI: Grenades, airplanes, machine guns, barbed wire, submarines, poison gas, and tanks
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Prepare for your World War One test with this comprehensive study guide. Explore the key players, causes, and events that shaped this pivotal conflict. Understand the alliances, motivations, and the U.S. involvement in the Great War as you dive into the historical context of World War I.
