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| What was the war prior to WWI? |
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| Assassination of Franz Ferdinand, heir to Austrian-Hungarian throne |
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| What does Austria-Hungary send to Serbia? |
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| Who were the Central powers in WWI? |
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| Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria |
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| Who were the Allied powers in WWI? |
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| US, GB, France, Italy, Russia, Japan |
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| What were the causes of WWI? |
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| Nationalism, Imperialism, Militarism, and Alliances |
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| Who was in the Triple Alliance? |
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| Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy |
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| Who was in the Triple Entente? |
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| What kind of warfare was used in WWI and was it effective? |
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| Who is president during WWI? |
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| When does the US enter the war? |
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| What does Wilson ask of the US people prior to our entering the war? |
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| To remain impartial in thought as well as deed |
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| Why did the US enter WWI? |
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| Unrestricted submarine warfare, Allied propaganda, hostility toward Germany, American economic interest, American idealism, American security, Pro-British policy of Wilson administration |
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| When is the Lusitania sunk and by who? |
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| When is the Sussex sunk and by who? |
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| What is the Sussex Pledge? |
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| U-boats won't sink ships without first trying to save as many people as possible |
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| What country controlled the Transatlantic underwater telegraph lines? |
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| What was the Zimmerman Note? |
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| German secretary Zimmerman secretly proposed a German-Mexican alliance that proposed that if Mexico helped then Germany would give it some of the US Southwest |
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| Why was the US economically interested in WWI? |
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| Many large companies had given substantial loans to Allies and needed the money to be payed back |
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| What was the Committee of Public Information? |
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| Headed by George Creel, created to immobolize the American minds for the war |
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| Describe the Espionage Act: year, purpose, consequences |
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| 1917, established fines and jail sentences for anyone aiding the enemy or obstructing the war effort. Authorized Postmaster to ban seditious or treasonous material from the mail |
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| Describe the Sedition Act: year, purpose, consequences |
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| 1918, made it illegal to discourage the sale of war bonds or to criticize (orally or in writing) the govt. or the Constitution |
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| Who did the Germans bring back to Russia in order to get Russia out of the war? |
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| What was the force of 3 million draftees and 2 million volunteers that went to Europe for WWI called? |
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| The American Expeditionary Force |
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| Who was the American Expeditionary Force led by? |
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| What were Wilson's 14 Points? |
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| Principles for which he claimed the nation was fighting |
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| What was the major point in Wilson's 14 points? |
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| Which one of Wilson's 14 Points was the only one that happened? |
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| Where was the WWI peace conference held and when? Who did not attend? |
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| Versailles, 1919, defeated countries |
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| Who dominated the peace conference? |
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| Who was the British PM at the peace conference and what did he want? |
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| David Lloyd George, wanted to expand Britain with German colonies |
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| Who was the chairman of the peace conference and what did he want? |
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| George Clemenceau (France), wanted to weaken Germany militarily/economically/territorially and protect France |
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| Who was the Primier of Italy at the peace conference and what did he want? |
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| Vittrio Orlando, wanted to englarge Italy's territory in Europe |
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| What were the major provisions of the Treaty of Versailles? |
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| Germany reduced in size, all German colonies are seated to the League of Nations as mandates, Germany's armed forces reduced, guilt clause: Germany accepts sole responsibility for the war, Germany has to pay hefty reparations, League of Nations established |
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| What is blamed for sparking WWII? |
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| Putting all blame and reparation responsibility on Germany |
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| What were the social results of WWI? |
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| 10 million soldiers dead and 20 million wounded, millions of civilians dead, world left with legacy of hatred/intolerance/and extreme nationalism |
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| What were the econmic effects of WWI? |
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| $350 billion+ in cost, US changed from debtor nation to creditor nation, heavy taxation/lower living standards in Europe, international trade suffers because of high tarrifs and self-sufficiency |
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| What were the political effects of WWI? |
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| New nations in Europe: Poland and Czechoslovakia, dictatorships rise in Italy/Germany/Japan, US now leading world power but reluctant to accept responsibilities |
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| Election of 1920: Candidates, parties, who won |
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| Harding (Rep), James Cox (Dem, VP is FDR), Eugene Debs (Socialist), Harding wins |
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| Did the US enter the League of Nations? |
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