1. Jeopardy
Unit 7: WWI
Ch. 22 – Ch. 25

2. Ch. 22 (Neutrality to War)
Ch. 23 (Course of War)
Ch. 24 (Homefront)
Ch. 25 (Treaty)
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3. List two causes that led to WWI.
Nationalism; imperialism; militarism; previous wars; alliances; assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
List two causes that led to WWI.
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4. building up its’ troops for WWI?
Selective Service Act of 1917 (draft)
How did the U.S. go about
building up its’ troops for WWI?
1,2

5. 1,3 Many were fired What happened to women in the workforce
once the male soldiers returned?
1,3

6. List two of Wilson’s “14 Points”
Freedom of trade; freedom of seas; right to self-determination; League of Nations
List two of Wilson’s “14 Points”
1,4

7. What was the U.S. response to WWI in its early stages & why?
Remain neutral to keep soldiers safe & for potential economic opportunity
What was the U.S. response to WWI
in its early stages & why?
2,1

8. How & why did fighting styles change during WWI? Were soldiers
New weapons made old fighting styles obsolete. Dug trenches & fought from there b/c of more effective weapons.
How & why did fighting styles
change during WWI? Were soldiers
lining up & firing or charging the
enemy anymore?
2,2

9. What was happening to immigrants
Discriminated against; under suspicion for being spies
What was happening to immigrants
in the U.S. during WWI?
2,3

10. Which countries were represented
Big 4: U.S., G.B., Italy, France; Russia, Germany & rest of Central Powers left out
Which countries were represented
at the signing of the Treaty of Versailles?
Which countries were not represented?
2,4

11. U-boat (unterseeboot); Lusitania; Arabic; Sussex
What weapon did Germany begin using that
Brought the U.S. closer to declaring war?
Name one of the ships that Germany sunk
that led to deaths/injuries of Americans.
3,1

12. Who made up the 369th Regiment? Who did they fight under during WWI?
All-black regiment for U.S.; fought under the French
Who made up the 369th Regiment?
Who did they fight under during WWI?
3,2

13. Could be fined/imprisoned for speaking out against the war, sale of liberty bonds, or the draft
What did the Espionage Act of 1917
and the Sedition Act of 1918 say?
3,3

14. What was the main goal of the
Formation of an association of countries in an effort to promote/keep peace throughout the world.
What was the main goal of the
League of Nations?
3,4

15. What was the preparedness movement?
Led by former president T. Roosevelt. Called for U.S. to prepare for war (build up of army/war supplies)
What was the preparedness movement?
4,1

16. Describe how flamethrowers, tanks,
Tanks & flamethrowers used against trench warfare. Machine guns used for mass casualties… effectively ended traditional warfare tactics.
Describe how flamethrowers, tanks,
& machine guns were
used during WWI.
4,2

17. Why did companies begin recruiting African Americans to come north?
North facing a labor shortage
Why did companies begin recruiting
African Americans to come north?
4,3

18. 4,4 Need 2/3rd vote from Senate to recognize treaties
Although President Wilson signed the Treaty of Versailles,
why was it not recognized by the U.S.?
4,4

19. The U.S. declared war on Germany on April 4, 1917. What role did
Note sent from German foreign minister to German minister in Mexico. Note called for an alliance b/w Mexico & Germany & the promise that Mexico would regain lost territory from U.S.. This angered U.S. & created a push from the public to enter the war.
The U.S. declared war on Germany
on April 4, What role did
the Zimmerman Note play in this
decision & what did the note say?
5,1

20. What was the Meuse-Argonne Offensive? Why was it important to WWI?
September of 1918 Allies launched offensive to break German line & capture the Sedan railroad in northern France (Germany’s main supply line). 6 week battle that ended w/ Germany agreeing to an armistice on November 11, 1918.
What was the Meuse-Argonne Offensive?
Why was it important to WWI?
5,2

21. Is it legal or illegal to burn an American Flag? Why or why not?
Legal; protected by 1st Amendment (symbolic speech)
Is it legal or illegal to burn
an American Flag? Why or why not?
5,3

22. Who were reservationists?
Group of Senators willing to sign the Treaty of Paris if some changes were made to it regarding the U.S. being tied to providing military aid to a fellow League of Nation member country.
Who were reservationists?
5,4