Chapter 21: World War I

Review

President during World War I. He played an important role in ending the

war and urged Congress to

join the League of Nations.

People:

Arthur ZimmermannWoodrow WilsonHerbert HooverVladimir Lenin

Henry Cabot LodgeJohn J. Pershing

A Republican Senator who

forcefully opposed

joining the League of Nations.

People:

Arthur ZimmermannWoodrow WilsonHerbert HooverVladimir Lenin

Henry Cabot LodgeJohn J. Pershing

Germany’s foreign

minister. He proposed

that Mexico enter the war

on Germany’s

side.

People:

Arthur ZimmermannWoodrow WilsonHerbert HooverVladimir Lenin

Henry Cabot LodgeJohn J. Pershing

An American general. He

was chosen to lead the

American troop in

Europe, or the American

Expeditionary Force.

People:

Arthur ZimmermannWoodrow WilsonHerbert HooverVladimir Lenin

Henry Cabot LodgeJohn J. Pershing

He was appointed as the head of a

new Food Administration

to assure adequate food

supplies for American

soldiers and civilians.

People:

Arthur ZimmermannWoodrow WilsonHerbert HooverVladimir Lenin

Henry Cabot LodgeJohn J. Pershing

Leader of the Bolsheviks,

he seized the Russian

government on November

7, 1917.

People:

Arthur ZimmermannWoodrow WilsonHerbert HooverVladimir Lenin

Henry Cabot LodgeJohn J. Pershing

Name the 4 countries that make up the Allies:

United StatesGreat Britain

FranceItaly

What was the “spark” that started World War

I?

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

What 3 countries make up the Central Powers?

TurkeyAustria-Hungary

Germany

MAIN Causes

Agreeing to support another country or countries, especially in times of conflict.

Militarism

Alliances

Imperialism

Nationalism

MAIN Causes

Forming an empire by conquering or taking over other lands.

Militarism

Alliances

Imperialism

Nationalism

MAIN Causes

Using the military to gain more land and status.

Militarism

Alliances

Imperialism

Nationalism

MAIN Causes

Extreme loyalty or pride in one’s country.

Militarism

Alliances

Imperialism

Nationalism

What technological advances made the

war more deadly and how?

-Airplanes were used for scouting and air support.

-Armored tanks.

-Rapid-fire machine guns raised the death toll

-Poison gas caused long-term health problems.

Name 3 factors that brought the U.S. into the

War.

•The Zimmermann Telegram

•Submarine warfare

•The sinking of the Lusitania

Wilson and the leaders of France, Britain, and Italy.

Propaganda Convoy Armistice

“The Big 4” Mobilize Communism

The spread of information designed to win support for

a cause.

Propaganda Convoy Armistice

“The Big 4” Mobilize Communism

An economic idea and political system based on

the idea that social classes and the right to private

property should be eliminated.

Propaganda Convoy Armistice

“The Big 4” Mobilize Communism

To prepare for war.

Propaganda Convoy Armistice

“The Big 4” Mobilize Communism

A large group of merchant vessels sailing together.

Propaganda Convoy Armistice

“The Big 4” Mobilize Communism

A halt in fighting that allows peace talks to begin.

Propaganda Convoy Armistice

“The Big 4” Mobilize Communism

Which of the following was NOT a part of the Treaty of Versailles?

a. Germany’s military was limited in size.b. Germany must be broken down into 4 smaller

countries to keep them from getting too big.c. Germany must pay reparations to the Allies.d. Germany must accept full responsibility for the

war.b.

Wilson’s peace plan, the goal of which was to end

the war.

Reparations Stalemate

The Battle of Argonne Forest10 million

Self-determination Fourteen Points

Payments to cover war damages.

Reparations Stalemate

The Battle of Argonne Forest10 million

Self-determination Fourteen Points

The right of a group to form its own government.

Reparations Stalemate

The Battle of Argonne Forest10 million

Self-determination Fourteen Points

A deadlock.

Reparations Stalemate

The Battle of Argonne Forest10 million

Self-determination Fourteen Points

The total number of military personnel killed

in the war.

Reparations Stalemate

The Battle of Argonne Forest10 million

Self-determination Fourteen Points

The battle that turned the tide of the war

towards victory for the Allies.

Reparations Stalemate

The Battle of Argonne Forest10 million

Self-determination Fourteen Points

The law that required all men between the ages of 21 and 30 to register for the draft.

Selective Service

What 2 jobs did over 30,000 women hold in

the Army?

-nurses-clerical

work

Which group of people joined the war even though they were

not citizens at the time?

Native Americans

Despite facing discrimination when they served, more than

380,000 ________ __________ joined the military.

African Americans