Unit 4: WWI

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What was the outcome of the Senate's vote on the Treaty of Versailles ?

The treaty was ratified with some amendments

The treaty was sent back to the Allies for revision

The Senate failed to ratify the treaty due to opposition to the League of Nations (correct)

The treaty was rejected by a single vote

Where did the leaders of the Allies and Central Powers meet to sign the treaty?

The United States Capitol

The League of Nations headquarters

The White House

The Palace of Versailles in France (correct)

What was the area between the two lines of trenches called?

No Man's Land (correct)

The Battle Zone

The Front Line

Enemy Territory

What was the purpose of Great Britain's blockade along the German coast?

To keep goods from getting through to Germany Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the British ship Lusitania?

It was sunk by a German U-boat Signup and view all the answers

What event occurred on April 6, 1917?

The US declared war on Germany Signup and view all the answers

How many years did the bloody trench warfare continue after the US joined the war?

More than three years Signup and view all the answers

Why were American infantrymen called doughboys?

Because of the white belts they wore and cleaned with pipe clay, or 'dough' Signup and view all the answers

What were the two most innovative weapons of World War I?

The tank and the airplane Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

When did Germany agree to an armistice, ending the war?

November 11, 1918 Signup and view all the answers

Approximately how many people were killed or suffered during World War I?

More than 22 million Signup and view all the answers

What did American troops help bring about in World War I?

An end to the war Signup and view all the answers

What was Adolf Hitler's plan after the Treaty of Versailles?

To exploit Germans' discontent and threaten to fight again Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of World War I on the U.S. government?

It strengthened the power of government Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of World War I in Europe?

It left a legacy of massive destruction and political instability Signup and view all the answers

What happened in Russia after World War I?

Communists took over Signup and view all the answers

What did Americans hope would be the outcome of World War I?

That the war would convince the world to never fight again Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Selective Service Act?

To require men to register for military service Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the American military force that fought in World War I?

American Expeditionary Force Signup and view all the answers

Who was the commander of the American Expeditionary Force?

General John J.Pershing Signup and view all the answers

What was the convoy system?

Having merchant ships travel in groups protected by warships Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of women in the military during World War I?

They were not drafted, but served in noncombat positions Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the armistice agreement?

To agree on a truce Signup and view all the answers