U. S. Studies II Chapter 11 Review Game

1. U. S. Studies II Chapter 11 Review Game

3. This long-term cause of the war encouraged competitiveness between nations and encouraged various ethnic groups to create nations of their own. Nationalism A1

4. How can the notion of Nationalism lead to a conflict? Nationalism can lead to rivalries, such as in Serbia. A2

5. A formal agreement among nations for mutual support. Alliance System A3

6. This long-term cause of the war involved the development of the armed forces and their use as a tool of diplomacy. Militarism A4

7. Closely linked with industrialization, this long-term cause of the war involved a contest for colonies. Imperialism A5

8. How can the notion of Militarism lead to a conflict? The militaries of these countries were built up, and the people believed they were the strongest. A6

9. Which countries made up the Allies? France, Great Britain, Russia (1917), United States, and Italy A7

10. Which countries made up the Central Powers? Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire A8

11. How can the notion of an Alliance System lead to a large conflict? Small conflict can lead to a larger conflict as more nations are pulled in. A9

12. A10

13. Military operations in which the opposing forces attack and counterattack from systems of fortified ditches rather than on an open battlefield. Trench Warfare B1

14. Warfare that relies on machines powered by gasoline and diesel engines. Mechanized Warfare B2

15. Examples of weapons that helped with the development of Mechanized Warfare: Airplanes and Tanks B3

16. Physical problem caused by standing in cold wet trenches, where toes would turn red, go numb, and begin to rot. Trench Foot B4

17. This involved merchant vessels traveling in large groups with naval ships acting as guards. Convoy System B5

18. German plan for a holding action against Russia, combined with a quick drive through Belgium to Paris. Schlieffen Plan B6

19. Physical problem that causes painful infections of the gums and throat. Trench Mouth B7

20. Which nation suffered the LARGEST number of casualties during the war? RUSSIA B8

21. Which nation suffered the FEWEST number of casualties during the war? United States B9

22. B10

23. The policy that kept the United States out of the war for three years was called: Neutrality or Isolationism C1

24. What was the effect of the British Blockade on Germany? Caused starvation in Germany, which lead them to use submarine warfare. C2

25. Originally, why were many Americans concerned about the war in Europe? Repayment of debts and restrictions on trade. C3

26. This British liner was sunk by a German U-Boat. Lusitania C4

27. This contained a suggestion of an alliance between Mexico and Germany that deeply angered the American people. Zimmerman Note C5

28. What was the effect of the sinking of the Lusitania and German U-boat attacks on U.S. public opinion? Angered the U.S. since U.S. civilians were being killed by the attacks C6

29. What effect did Russia pulling out of the war have on U.S. public opinion? Russia was a monarchy, now it was democracy v. brutal monarchies (moral) C7

30. This required men to register with the government in order to be randomly selected for military service. Selective Service Act C8

31. Having shot down 26 enemy planes, he was America’s leading ace pilot in the war. Eddie Rickenbacker C9

32. Armed only with a rifle and a revolver, he killed 25 Germans and, with 6 other soldiers, captured 132 prisoners. Alvin York C10

33. Isolated from others. Segregation D1

34. This term describes a person who opposes warfare on moral grounds. Conscientious Objector D2

35. War Industries Board An agency established during World War I to increase efficiency and discourage waste in war-related industries. D3

36. Progressive Tax A tax system that taxes higher incomes at a higher rate than lower incomes. D4

37. Laws that imposed harsh penalties on anyone interfering with or speaking against U.S. participation in World War I. Espionage and Sedition Acts D5

38. Committee on Public Information An agency that used propaganda to popularize the war. D6

39. What was the impact of the propaganda campaign on recent immigrants or people of German decent in the U.S.? Inflamed Anti-Immigrant hysteria in the United States D7

40. What part of the U.S. Constitution did the Espionage and Sedition Acts violate? First Amendment rights of freedom of speech and press. D8

41. How could the Espionage and Sedition Acts be used to control the Labor Unions? Labor Unions could be viewed as sabotaging the war effort, so prison terms for its leaders. D9

42. What effect did the war have on the lives of Women? Women moved into new jobs More Women’s Groups were started Bolstered support of Women’s Suffrage Negative: No equal pay for equal work ESSAY D10

43. What countries represented the Big Four? France, Great Britain, USA, and Italy E1

44. What type of “peace” did the European leaders want with Germany? Wanted to punish Germany & prevent future invasions. E2

45. Ethnic groups were to form their own nations or decide for themselves to what nations they would belong: Self-Determination E3

46. Author of the Fourteen Points, and the person who wanted a “Just Peace” Woodrow Wilson E4

47. Because militarism had been a major cause of the war, the framers of the Treaty of Versailles: Demilitarized Germany E5

48. Which part of the Treaty of Versailles put the most pressure on the German Economy? Reparations E6

49. What was the biggest criticism of the Treaty of Versailles: Treated Germany to harshly, and could lead to problems. E7

50. Of the parts of the Treaty of Versailles, which one arguably caused the most anger for Germans? War Guilt Clause E8