American History 11.2

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Eddie Rickenbacker-

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hero of WW I. Had the most victories as a pilot.

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Selective Service Act-

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the draft. Woman and men with families were exempt. Mostly single men btwn. 21 and 23. A large percentage of Afro-Americans were drafted. The units were segregated

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Convoy System

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- merchant vessels would travel inlarge routes with a guard of circling destroyers and cruisers.

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Alvis York

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a war hero. A born-again Christian. Initially opposed war on moral grounds. Eventually, became comfortable with the war effort as it was an important cause.

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Conscientious Objector

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- a person who opposes war on moral grounds.

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Mechanized Warfare

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- relies on machines powered by gasoline and diesel engines.

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Problems American Faced Going into WWI

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1. Built up Fleet of Ships -Exempted Ship-yard Workers from the Draft; promoted shipyards; developed new building techniques; private ships were converted to naval use. -
2. Limited recuits - implemented Selective Service Act as a result.
3. Out-dated Weaponry -- needed to develop more current supply of weapons -- such as the tank and the airplane. Also machine guns, poison gas.
4. Medical Conditions - trench foot and mouth. Filthy conditions.

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Selective Service Act-
Who was exempt from the draft?

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Married and those with dependents

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Selective Service- Whate role did woman play in the war effort?-

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Not drafted. Held positions with the Navy as secretaries and telephone operators and in hospitals. Were not allowed to have a salary.

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Selective Service
What was the treatment of the Afro-American during WWI?

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had separate living quarters and recreational areas. Had separate infantries. Typically assigned to non-combat duty. Some black officers. They were in charge of black infantries.