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World War I

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What was WWI called during the war? The Great War
What does the acronym "MAIN" stand for? Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism
Russia, France, and Britain made up the Triple Entente. What was this alliance also called? Allied Powers
Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary made up the Triple Alliance. What was this alliance also called? Central Powers
What was President Woodrow Wilson's stance on American involvement in the war when the war broke out? He wanted to remain neutral
What controversial war tactic was Germany participating in that resulted in part in America joining WWI? Unrestricted submarine warfare
What was the name of the British passenger ship that carried American passengers on it that was sunk illegally by German U-Boats? The Lusitania
What was the Zimmerman Telegram? A telegram that was sent to Mexico from Germany trying to convince them to declare war on America
How did America find out about the Zimmerman Telegram? They intercepted it
Why did Wilson feel it was necessary to join WWI? The US had an obligation to fight for Democracy
WWI was the first major conflict to use what in a major capacity? Propaganda
What were ways America used propaganda in WWI? Selling war bonds Recruiting for the army Making the Central Powers look bad
What is the most famous depiction of Uncle Sam in a WWI Propaganda poster depicting him as doing? Pointing at the viewer
WWI increased the amount of what on what was called the "home front"? Jobs
What did the Sedition Act of 1918 do? Made it illegal to speak out against the US government
The Spanish Flu is most comparable to what major pandemic of our time? COVID-19
How many new countries were created after the Treaty of Versailles? 9
What were Wilson's 14 Points? A list of suggestions Wilson had for fostering world peace after WWI
According to the original writing of Article 235 of the Treaty of Versailles, how much money (in today's USD) did Germany have to pay? About $700 billion
What did the War Guilt Clause basically state? Germany was solely responsible for the war
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