WW1 Unit Test 2 Flashcards
What were the benefits of Zeppelins?
- Fast and Silent
- Can go to high altitudes, cant be shot down
- Can fly long distance
- Can carry weapons such as a two ton bomb and machine guns
- Large Capacity, can move soldiers and supplies
- Can hide from search light if painted black
What are Zeppelins?
Zeppelins were air balloons/blimps that carried weapons and were excellent for their time during WW1
What were the problems with Zeppelins
- Costly to manufacture and use a lot of fuel
* Not accurate
What was the impact of Zeppelins?
- Terror Weapon
- Gave Germany an early advantage
- Forced development of planes
What were the problems with airplanes in WW1?
- Very bad at the time
- Poor at distance flying
- Engine was too heavy
- No place to put machine guns
What was the impact of planes on WW1?
- Used as scouts
- Used as bombers
- Caused stalemate in air
What were the problems with planes during WW1?
- Couldnt hold a lot of weight
- Can only fly for a short time
- Limited firepower
- Crank Operated
What was the impact of planes on WW1?
- Forced war into trenches
- Caused stalemates
- Caused a lot of deaths
- Mobile weapons
What was the Selective Service act?
An act that required all men between the ages of 21 and 30(later became 18 and 45) to register for the military service. Those who were physically fit were and claimed no exemptions were take
What was the Revenue Act?
An act that changed the taxable income from $3000 a year and up to $1000 a year and up. It also raised the tax range from 4 percent to 67 percent. Taxes were raised on corporations and goods like tobacco and alcohol.
What was the Liberty Loan Act?
An act passed that made it possible to borrow money by selling Liberty Bonds to the public. The government could also make loans to allies so they could buy food abd supplies from the US.
Who was William McAdoo?
The person elected by Wilson to take charge of the Liberty Loans drive.
What was the function of the war industries board?
The function of th war industries board was to spur production and stop waste. New factories were built and old ones were converted to wartime needs.
Who was Bernard Baruch?
The person elected by Wilson to face the difficult task of setting priorities for vital goods and making sure they were delivered on time. He also made sure new factories were built and old ones were converted to making goods for the war.
What was the function of the Fuel Administration?
The Fuel Administration increased the production of coal and oil, and rationed the amount of fuel Americans can burn in their homes. We also did daylight savings with England.
What was the function of the Railroad Administration Board?
The Railroad Administration took over the country’s railroads to move troops and supplies speedily to seaports. They were guided by the War Industries Board.
What was the function of the War Policy Board?
The War Policy Board was set up by Wilson and had the power to set standard wages, hours, and working conditions. Labor Leaders served on most boards. This resulted in high productivity and few strikes.
What was the function of the War Labor Board?
The War Labor Board was set up by Wilson and it was meant to keep relations between owners and workers running smoothly and settle labor disputes.
What were the functions of the Food Conversation Administration?
The Food Conservation Board was given the authority to set prices on crops, determine which farm products would be sent to Europe, and punish people whp hoarded food pr obtained unfair profits on food sales. They had wheatless Mondays and Wednesdays, meatless Tuesdays, etc. This was so we could supply the allies with food. This also helped with the ban on alcohol.
Who was Herbert Clark Hoover?
Herbert Clark Hoover was the head of the food conservation board.
What was the purpose of the Committee of Public Information(CPI)?
The CPI’s purpose was to promote the war domestically while publicizing American war aims abroad. They also limited harmful information to the public.
What was the Espionage Act of 1917?
An Act that says anyone found guilty of helping the enemy, hurting recruitment, or causing disloyalty in the militaru could be fined up to $10,000, or imprisoned up to 20 years. This act also allowed the postmaster general to ban any mail, material or newspaper that he found treasonable.
What is the Sedition Act of 1918?
The Sedition Act imposed severe penalties on those who said anything that interfered with war effort, or used abusive or disloyal language about the government, constitution, flag, or “uniform” of the army or navy.
What us the Trading with the enemy Act of 1917?
An Act that outlawed trade with Germany and called for censorship of publications exchanges between the US and foreign nations.
What was the War Industry Board?
The War Industry Board….
•converted factories to war
•made gov contracts for goods
•gov decides what goods to produce
•gov controls natural resources expand/improvement
•gov regulates price of goods
•gov becomes employment services and recruits women and African Americans(great northern migration)
What was the Great Northern Migration?
The migration of 400,000 African Americans to the northern US to get jobs for WW1.
What were War Gardens?
People planting gardens during WW1 to help conserve food for our troops.
What was the 1917 Volstead Act?
Banned production of Alcohol. Made need of grain, wheat, and sugar for war.
What was the Shipping Administration?
- govt contract 10 million tons ship
* govt builds ports and shipyards $60 million
What is deferment?
When the goverment excuses someone from war after drafting them
