Where was the majority of World War I fought? What were the two fronts?
Europe & the Eastern Front & Western Front
Why did the U.S. remain neutral in World War I from 1914 - 1916?
The geographic location of the United States did not put the Americans' lives at risk.
What was trench warfare?How were trenches a good warfare technique?
A type of combat in which opposing troops fight from trenches facing each other. | 12 ft. deep. It was a good fighting technique to hold the line so the enemy
What year did World War I begin?
1914
What was disillusionment in World War I. Why is it important?
To lose your belief in idealism, morality, love, or other such forces. Hopelessness
Why did the U.S. remain neutral in World War I from 1914 - 1916?
There were many immigrants from Europe that were in the United States and the government did not want the American society to be divided.
Why did the U.S. remain neutral in World War I from 1914 - 1916?
President Wildrow Wilson ran for presidency on the condition to keep the U.S. out of the war.
Why did the U.S. join World War I in 1917?
The Lusitania - The German U - boat sank the Lusitania ship where there were 128 Americans board
Why did the U.S. remain neutral in World War I from 1914 - 1916?
The geographic location of the United States was not at risk/threatened.
Why did the U.S. join World War I in 1917?
Unlimited submarine warfare - the Germans did not follow the international law to warn civilian ships before targeting
Why did the U.S. join World War I in 1917?
The Russian Revolution - The US. vowed not to work with a nation that was not democratic so they did not join until Russia pulled out of World War I.
Why was propaganda used in World War I?
Propaganda was used to convince people/ citizens to support the war or join it.
How did rationing impact World War I on the home front (within the United States)?
Rationing = governments decided how much and what was produced. There was a limitation to how many goods were available to buy for the purpose of the war.
How did women impact World War I on the home front (within the United States)?
some served in the army, nurses and helped with manufacturing
Why did the U.S. join World War I in 1917?
The Zimmerman Telegram - Germany tried to sway Mexico to become Germany’s Ally the United States learns of this and the U.S. declares war.
Explain what the M.A.I.N. causes of World War I were.
militarism, alliances, imperialism, nationalism
Which countries were part of the Triple Entente?
Russia, France, Great Britain, U.S.
Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary
Why did the U.S. remain neutral in World War I from 1914 - 1916?
The economy of the United States would be unstable.