History 5.3 Flashcards
(38 cards)
America wasn’t prepared for war in 1917 however they still entered war. What did they commit to war effort? Was it enough?
Naval support, supplies, arms, $3billion. It was not enough.
Who did Wilson put in charge of the First US force in WWI? What was his military experience?
General John J. Pershing. He was a veteran of the Spanish American War, and he taught at West Point.
What did congress authorize for the United States army for WWI?
Selective Service Act
Was the US ready for war? Why?
No they needed more troops.
What did general George Pershing realize when he landed in French? What did he recommend?
He needed more troops. Recommended army should number 1 million and 3m after that.
How many were enlisted in the army?
120,000
How many national guardsman?
80,000
What was the feeling of the war?
This would be the “war to end all wars”
What act did congress put in effect in May? What was the reaction?
Selective Service Act. They supported it.
How many registered for the draft?
24million
What system picked the men?
Lottery
What was the name given to volenteers and guardsmen for ww1
American Expeditory Forces
What did the women of the US volenteer to do?
Serve as nurses, drivers, clerks
How many allied ships were sunk
430
Importance of torpedos
Track and destroy subs
How many African Americans enlisted
300,000
What did africans do in war
Minor tasks and manual labor.
What regiment was known as harlem hell fighters? What fid they do and what award did they get?
369th infantry regiment. Recieved Croix de Guerne.
Major development occurred in Russia in november?
Bolsheviks
Leader of Bolsheviks?
Vladimir Lenin
Who were the Bolsheviks?
Vladmirs followers who overthrew Russian government
Where was the leader of the Bolsheviks living before WWI
Switzerland
What did he promise if he ever gained control of Russia?
Make peace with Germany.
Who helped Vlad return to Russia?
Germany
