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WWI- Stritzl
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What foreign policy did the US adopt at the beginning of WWI? | Neutrality |
| What former president warned against "entangling alliances"? | George Washington |
| Why was the sinking of the Lusitania a big deal for the US? | 128 Americans were killed |
| How did Germany and Mexico insult the US? | The Zimmerman Note |
| What did the Germany promise Mexico in exchange for fighting the US if they got involved? | Help getting their land back in the US territory |
| What was the last straw for the US in declaring war on Germany? | The Zimmerman Note |
| How did WWI impact women at home? | They filled in for jobs the men had left behind |
| How did WWI impact African Americans at home? | Mass migration to the North to fill factory jobs |
| How did the US government attempt to raise money for the war effort? | Liberty bonds |
| How did the US government encourage people to save food and resources? | Rationing |
| Why was Charles Schenck arrested? | Handing out anti-draft pamphlets |
| What justification did the US Supreme Court use for convicting Schenck? | "Clear and Present Danger" |
| What right did Schenck believe was violated when he was arrested? | Freedom of Speech and Press |
| In times of war... | civil liberties are NOT absolute |
| How did the US government ensure that people supported the war effort? | propaganda |
| What catchy song from the WWI era is great to dance to? | "Over There (Johnny get your gun)" |