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121 Cards in this Set
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June 28, 1914 |
When do some Historians say that the Twentieth century began |
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Sarajevo |
Where was Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife Sophie shot |
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Black Hand |
The seven Serbian youth assassins were from what terrorist organization? |
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T/F The Terrorists shot the Archduke Ferdinand and his wife in the name of Serbian nationalism |
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Gavrilo Princep |
Who shot Archduke Francis Ferdinand and Sophie with a Belgian pistol |
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T/F The devastating results of Gavrilo Princep’s bullet were immediately apparent throughout the world |
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Germany and Austria |
Central Powers |
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France, Britain, Russia |
Allies |
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Avoiding war |
Much of Woodrow Wilson’s terms were spent |
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William Jennings Bryan |
Who was Woodrow Wilson’s secretary of |
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F |
T/F Wilson believed in territorial expansion and not sharing political ideals |
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T |
T/F Wilson believed that all opposition to his views were wrong |
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International Trade |
Wilson wanted to expand the United State’s economics by promoting ... |
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Mexico |
Where was Wilson’s first test in his idealism |
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Porfirio Díaz |
Who was the Mexican dictator who was overthrown by a popular revolt in 1911, that led to great tumult |
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Victoriano Huerta |
What general was President Madero murdered by |
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T |
T/F In the past most countries extended recognition to any government that held power, regardless of how they got it |
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John J. Pershing |
What General was sent by Wilson to capture Pancho Villa |
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T/F General Pershing succeeded in his attempt to find Villa |
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Venustiano Carranza |
After Argentina, Brazil and Chile mediated a truce between Mexico and U.S., who became the leader of Mexico? |
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Haiti and the Dominican Republic |
What two island nations did the United States intervene in the hopes of creating stable governments |
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T/F The Caribbean islands did not like the U.S. intervention |
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Colossus of the North |
What was the Caribbean nickname for the United States |
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Otto von Bismarck |
What German Chancelor organized the Triple Alliance |
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Germany Austria-Hungary Italy |
Who was included in the Triple Alliance |
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France Russia Great Britain |
Who was included in the Triple Entente |
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T/F Serbia agreed to almost all of Austria’s demands after the death of the Austrian Archduke |
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Mobilization |
Assembling of soldiers |
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T |
T/F After Russia mobilized their troops Germany declared war |
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Schliefen Plan |
The German’s strategy for their two front war |
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France |
What country did the Schliefen Plan say to attack first |
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Kaiser Wilhelm II |
Who was the German ruler who asked to pass through Belgium |
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Belgium |
What country was the first to be invaded |
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Invasion of Belgium |
What event caused Great Britain to join the war |
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Neutrality |
When the news of the war reached the United States they proclaimed |
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Germans and Irish |
What two American immigrants favored Germany |
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T/F Most Americans favored Great Britain |
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F (trade stopped with the Central Powers) |
T/F American Trade with the Allies and Central Powers increased during the war |
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T |
T/F The United States had a pro-Allies neutrality |
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U-boat |
German Submarines |
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Violation of Sea Rights |
What was the most significant factor in America’s entrance into the war? |
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International Law |
What stated that warships could not sink merchant or passenger ships without confirmed presence of war materials and evacuation |
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Unrestricted submarine warfare |
Meant that all ships entering the war zone would be subject to attack without warning |
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Lusitania |
What ship was sunk by Germans in 7 May 1915? |
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T/F Woodrow Wilson avoided war after the Lusitania by saying that Americans were too divided to fight |
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T |
T/F William Jennings Bryan resigned because he feared Wilson’s words were too harsh and would lead to war with Germany |
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Sussex |
The sinking of what ship made Wilson issue a warning that another attack on passenger or merchant vessels would bring US into war |
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Sussex pledge |
What was the Germans promise to follow international law again |
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“He kept us out of War” |
What was the slogan for Wilson in the 1916 campaign |
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Charles Evan Hughes |
What was the Republican nominee in the 1916 election |
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Woodrow Wilson |
Who barely won the 1916 election |
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Somme ( July 1, 1916) |
What was the bloodiest day in modern history |
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Resuming of unrestricted submarine warfare ( February 3, 1917) |
After what event did the United States break Diplomatic ties with Germany |
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Arthur Zimmerman |
Who sought to gain Mexican support by offering American lands |
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T/F People immediately believed in the Zimmerman Telegraph |
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July 6, 1917 |
When did America join World War I |
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Sinking of four unarmed vessels |
What was the final thing that led to America joining the Allies |
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F |
T/F America was prepared to fight after the call to arms |
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Selective Service Act |
Said that all men ages 18-45 were required to register for the draft |
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One year |
How long did it take for Americans to convert into full wartime industry |
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T/F The US GDP increased during the War |
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Herbert Hoover |
Who led and organized the Food Administration |
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Doughboys |
What were American Soldiers called |
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Fuel, Railroad, War Industries, Food |
What four government administrations over private businesses were created during the war |
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Espionage and sedition Acts |
Made it a criminal offense to criticize the war effort in any way. |
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Schenk v United States |
Rules that Congress can limit free speech during wartime if it presented a clear and present danger to national interests |
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Fourteen Points |
Wilson’s list of objectives to produce a lasting peace |
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Self-determination |
Meant that the people of Europe would decide for themselves under which governments they wished to live |
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T:F The fourteen points included freedom of seas, ending of secret treaties, free trade, and military reduction |
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League of Nations |
A general association of nations proposed by Wilson’s fourteenth point |
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Trench warfare |
What became a major style of battle near the end of 1914 |
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No Man’s Land |
Neutral zone beyond the frontline trenches |
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American Expeditionary Force |
What were the first US Troops in Paris called |
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Sergeant Alvin C. York |
Corporal who was a part of the 82nd division that took command after an ambush and sniped the Germans until they surrendered |
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Russian peace with Germany |
What made the American Entrance extremely crucial for the Allies |
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“Black Jack” Pershing |
Who led the American troops |
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Erich von Ludendorff |
Who was the German commander |
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Chateau-Thierry and Belleau Wood |
Where did Americans halt the Germans advance on southern France |
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Argonne offensive |
What was the costliest military campaigns in American history |
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Aces |
Pilots who scored at least five kills |
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T/F The Argonne offensive turned the tide of the war |
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November 11, 1918 |
When did the armistice in World War I take place |
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Manfred von Richthofen |
Better known as the Red Baron, who made 80 kills before his death |
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Paul-René Fonck |
Frances premier ace |
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Edward (Mick) Mannock |
Chief British Ace who died in a fiery crash |
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Eddie Rickenbacker |
America’s aces of aces who scored twenty six kills and was a consultant during World War II |
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Treaty of Versailles |
What was the most important treaty after the war? |
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Treaty of Versailles |
What was the most important treaty after the war? |
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Five |
How many treaties were signed after the war? |
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Premier Georges Clemenceau |
Who was the French person in the big four |
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Premier Vittorio Orlando |
Who was the Italian representative in the big four |
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Prime minister David Lloyd |
Who was Britain’s representative in the big four |
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President Woodrow Wilson |
Who was the United States representative in the big four |
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Spoils of victory |
Italy wanted what after the war |
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Spoils of victory |
Italy wanted what after the war |
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Control of seas |
What was the main British demand |
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June 28, 1919 |
When was the Treaty Of Versailles signed |
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T/F The Germans has a strong part in the treaty negotiations |
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War guilt cause |
Stated that Germany was responsible for the war |
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Reparations |
Money a defeated nation pays for the war |
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Reparations |
Money a defeated nation pays for the war |
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T/F Most of Wilson’s fourteen pints were incorporated into the Treaty |
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Reparations |
Money a defeated nation pays for the war |
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F |
T/F Most of Wilson’s fourteen pints were incorporated into the Treaty |
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League of Nations |
What did Wilson believe would fix the problems in the treaty |
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F (senator) |
T/F Wilson’s main problem was the lack of international support in ratifying the League of Nations |
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T:F Most democrats sided with Wilson |
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Irreconcilables |
Opposed any entanglement in Europe |
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Irreconcilables |
Opposed any entanglement in Europe |
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Henry Cabot Lodge |
Who was the Senate majority leader who opposed the League of Nations |
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Irreconcilables |
Opposed any entanglement in Europe |
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Henry Cabot Lodge |
Who was the Senate majority leader who opposed the League of Nations |
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Resrvationists |
Would ratify the treaty but only with reservations regarding American commitment |
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Irreconcilables |
Opposed any entanglement in Europe |
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Henry Cabot Lodge |
Who was the Senate majority leader who opposed the League of Nations |
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Resrvationists |
Would ratify the treaty but only with reservations regarding American commitment |
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Henry Cabot Lodge |
Leader of the reservationists |
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Irreconcilables |
Opposed any entanglement in Europe |
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Henry Cabot Lodge |
Who was the Senate majority leader who opposed the League of Nations |
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Resrvationists |
Would ratify the treaty but only with reservations regarding American commitment |
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Henry Cabot Lodge |
Leader of the reservationists |
