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The great war
start of ww1
Question | Answer |
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Another name for WWI is what? | The Great War |
The Central powers consisted of who? | Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the ottoman empire |
The Allied powers consisted of who? | Britain, France, and Russia |
Which side did the United States join? | Allied powers |
This board had the ability to standardize production, allocate scarce materials, fix prices, and coordinate purchases. | War Industries Board (WIB) |
What did the United States buy to pay for the war? | War bonds |
This act imposed fines up to 10,000 dollars and jail time for anyone who helps the enemy. | Espionage Act |
When did the war end? | November 11, 1918 |
What was the peace treaty called that Woodrow Wilson come up with? | Fourteen Points |
What treaty made Germany pay for the war? | Treaty of Versailles |
What group was created to resolve international disputes? | League of Nations |
What was the fear of communism rising called? | Red Scare |
What caused the U.S. to join the war? | Germans using submarine warfare |
What U.S. ship did the Germans sink by the means of submarine warfare? | Lusitania |
What event angered the Americans at the start of the war? | When Germany launched an assault across belgium. |