24 Questions
What was the outcome of the Senate's vote on the Treaty of Versailles ?
The Senate failed to ratify the treaty due to opposition to the League of Nations
Where did the leaders of the Allies and Central Powers meet to sign the treaty?
The Palace of Versailles in France
What was the area between the two lines of trenches called?
No Man's Land
What was the purpose of Great Britain's blockade along the German coast?
To keep goods from getting through to Germany
What happened to the British ship Lusitania?
It was sunk by a German U-boat
What event occurred on April 6, 1917?
The US declared war on Germany
How many years did the bloody trench warfare continue after the US joined the war?
More than three years
Why were American infantrymen called doughboys?
Because of the white belts they wore and cleaned with pipe clay, or 'dough'
What were the two most innovative weapons of World War I?
The tank and the airplane
What was a major development in air warfare during World War I?
Pilots went from shooting at each other with pistols to using mounted machine guns
When did Germany agree to an armistice, ending the war?
November 11, 1918
Approximately how many people were killed or suffered during World War I?
More than 22 million
What did American troops help bring about in World War I?
An end to the war
What was Adolf Hitler's plan after the Treaty of Versailles?
To exploit Germans' discontent and threaten to fight again
What was a consequence of World War I on the U.S. government?
It strengthened the power of government
What was the outcome of World War I in Europe?
It left a legacy of massive destruction and political instability
What happened in Russia after World War I?
Communists took over
What did Americans hope would be the outcome of World War I?
That the war would convince the world to never fight again
What was the purpose of the Selective Service Act?
To require men to register for military service
What was the name of the American military force that fought in World War I?
American Expeditionary Force
Who was the commander of the American Expeditionary Force?
General John J.Pershing
What was the convoy system?
Having merchant ships travel in groups protected by warships
What was the role of women in the military during World War I?
They were not drafted, but served in noncombat positions
What was the purpose of the armistice agreement?
To agree on a truce
Explore the brutal reality of trench warfare during World War I and understand how it affected American public opinion. Learn about the devastating consequences of this war tactic and its impact on the home front.
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