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WWI Flashcards

1
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each country in Europe had a desire to better its army and navy

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arms race

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2
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who generally had the most powerful navy in Europe

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Great Britain

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3
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what year did WWI begin

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1914

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4
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submarines used to sink supply ships

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u boats

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5
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most of the time in these were waiting for the fighting to begin

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trench warfare

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6
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the area between the trenches was the most dangerous place to be

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no mans land

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7
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how did most Americans feel about joining the war in Europe

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most people wanted to remain neutral

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8
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the Germans sunk the unarmed French Sussex with Americans on board
Wilson demanded that the Germans stop sinking merchant ships without warning or the US would sever diplomatic relations with Germany
Germany agreed

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Sussex pledge

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9
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increased the number of army and national guardsmen

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national defense act

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10
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who announced they would resume their u boat campaign and sink all ships in the war zone

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Germany

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11
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when did the congress declare war

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April 6, 1917

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12
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M

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militarism

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13
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A

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alliances

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14
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I

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imperialism

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15
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N

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nationalism

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16
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original policy when the nations of Europe went to war with one another

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neutrality

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17
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causes tension

ethnic groups want independence

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nationalism

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18
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controlling other areas for resources

competed for land

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imperialism

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19
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each nation wants to be the best

1890 Germany was largest

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militarism

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20
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triple entente formed

1907

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France
Britain
Russia

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21
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triple alliance formed

aka central powers

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Germany, Austria- Hungary, Italy, Ottoman Empire

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22
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Balkan Peninsula became a disputed area
Russia and Austria wanted to control the Serbians
Balkans were the gateway to the Mediterranean Sea
Germany wanted a railway to the Ottoman Empire

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ignites of war

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23
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who declared war against Serbia

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Austria

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24
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what forced other nations to take sides

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alliance system

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25
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Germany declared war on Russia
Russia came to defend Serbia from Austria
Germany had alliance with Austria

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August 1, 1914

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26
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Germany declares war on France
France would aid Russia
Germany invades Belgium, Britain declares war on Germany and Austria- Hungary

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August 3, 1914

27
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when did the war officially start

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August 3, 1914

28
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attack France first, then attack Russia

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schlieffen plan

29
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caused by frostbite and wet conditions

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trench foot

30
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July 1, 1916
1.2 million dead
conflict in Europe bogged into stalemate of horrific trench warfare
US maintains neutral then gets brought into war
Britain convinces US to fight on the other side

A

Bettie of Somme

31
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may 18, 1917
required all males between the ages of 21-30 to register for the draft
about 24 million men registered, 23% of the total population

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selective service act

32
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how many women volunteered as nurses, clerical workers and telephone operators

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about 11,000

33
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created by president Wilson to spread pro-war propaganda

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committee for public information

34
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many American schools stopped offering instruction in the German language
called German a language of autocracy
many german Americans were badgered, beaten, and sometimes killed

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anti Union views

35
Q

punished anyone who said anything negative about the government would be punished
may 16, 1918

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the sedition act

36
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the government borrows money

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bonds

37
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cost between 25 cents and $5, the government printed booklets and when they were full they could be turned in for bonds

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war saving stamps

38
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created by president Wilson and headed by Bernard Baruch to increase industrial production and coordinate different industries
the government took over all of the factories
instructed the factories on what to produce, how much to produce, and the cost of the items

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war industries board

39
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what did women’s blouse factories now make

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signal flags

40
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what did radiator manufacturers now create

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guns

41
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what did automobile factories now make

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airplane engines

42
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what did piano companies now make

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airplane wings

43
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headed by ex president Taft
was formed to unify labor policies and served as the court for labor disputes
hoped to prevent strikes
worked to improve working conditions

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national war labor board

44
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headed by future president Herbert Hoover
never imposed specific radiations but relied upon voluntary participation
the US had to provide food for its own citizens as well as the allied countries
“food will win the war-don’t waste it”

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food administration

45
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to limit the amount of food or resources people can use

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ration

46
Q

when was the armistice signed

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at the 11th hour of the 11th month on the 11th day

November 11, 1918 WWI ends

47
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what Happened to Germany’s government towards the end of WWI

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it collapsed. northern Germany took over

48
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who were the big three at the Paris pea conference and why were they called that

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US
France
Great Britain
they were the key powers of the war

49
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what was great britains prime ministers goal at the peace conference

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to make Germany pay for this dreadful war

50
Q

about how many people died in WWI

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nearly 10 million people

51
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how did total war of WWI change people’s lives in different countries

A

it made the practice of strong central authority a way of life, limiting people’s freedom

52
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how did the treaty of Versailles affect Germans military

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they had to reduce their army 100,000 men
cut back their navy
completely eliminate its Air Force

53
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what was the problem 2 million men faced when returning home from the war

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they all needed jobs in an economy that was shutting down its production of war materials and sliding into recession

54
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when prices increase and the value of money decreases

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inflation

55
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what happened to the cost of living

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it increased with the rise of inflation

56
Q 
shipyard workers 
demanded higher wages and shorter hours 
Seattle 
more than 60,000 people participated 
resulted in the strikers returning to work without making any gains
A

Seattle General Strike

57
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police force
they walked off the job, causing riots and looting erupted in the city
Boston
75% of the police force participated
resulted in the strikers being fired and a new police force was hired

A

Boston Police Strike

58
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steelworkers
wanted higher pay, shorter hours, and recognition of their union
Indiana
350,000 steelworkers participated
resulted in the strike failing and set back the union cause in the steel industry

A

Steel Strike

59
Q

why did the end of the war lead to race riots

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the African Americans began to move north to take jobs and people began getting angry when they got laid off

soldiers also had a hard time finding jobs

60
Q

how did labor union strikes help fuel the red scare

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they were fearing that communists were conspiring to start a revolution in the US

61
Q

what were the Palmer raids and what were the results

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raids on union Russian workers

deported a lot of people

62
Q

effects of WWI in the US on the economy

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inflation and job loss

63
Q

effects of WWI in the US on society

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riots and fear of communism

64
Q

what were the four major causes of WWI

A

military alliances
nationalism
rivalry over colonies
arms race

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