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US History Chapter 10 "World War I and Beyond"

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Women's efforts and sacrifices during World War I led to U.S. government support for which reform?
Universal suffrage
What did President Wilson mean by the phrase "peace without victory"?
Terms of peace should not punish the defeated nations
The League of Nations can best be described as a
mutual defense agreement.
About how many American troops served in combat during World War I?
1,300,000
When World War I began, President Wilson wanted the United States to remain neutral because of the nation's
ethnic diversity.
Which group believed the language of Article 10 of the Treaty of Versailles contradicted the power of Congress to declare war?
Reservationists
What hastened the entry of the United States into World War I?
Germans breaking of the Sussex Pledge/The Zimmermann Note
What international event led to the Red Scare?
A revolution in Russia
One reason for the German surrender in 1918 was that
many German soldiers were no longer willing to fight.
Why did Congress pass the National Defense Act and the Naval Construction Act in 1916?
To expand the size of the army and navel construction; got US prepared for war
Who was responsible for the agricultural policies of the United States during World War I?
Herbert Hoover
In 1920, American voters elected a President who promised
a return to simpler times.
Which nation was the world's economic leader after World War I?
The United States
Which of these reasons for more women joined the National American Woman Suffrage Association is reflected in the quotation?
It began to support the war objectives of the United States
What major event shocked the American people and led Wilson to no longer call for peace?
The Zimmerman Note was exposed
Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were
charged with, and convicted of robbery and murder.
Which organization specifically promoted support for the war among the American people?
The Committee on Public Information
What was the effect of the Sedition Act of 1918?
Limited freedom of speech
The build-up of the U.S. military in 1916 was an example of
preparedness.
The Triple Alliance nations were
Italy, Germany, and Austria- Hungary
What was one cause of labor strikes in 1919?
Rising prices
How did World War I change the lives of American women?
The war broadened job opportunities for women
Social Darwinists believed that
power nations were meant to dominate over weaker societies.
How did World War I contribute to the African American Great Migration?
Jobs were available in Northern factories so African Americans in the South moved North to gain employment
The postwar period was difficult for farmers because of
falling food prices.
What was the result of the U.S. Senate's refusal to approve the Treaty of Versailles?
The League of Nations was ineffective
Which event was most influential in turning American public opinion against Germany?
The invasion of Belgium
Convoys were used to
prevent submarine attacks on ships.
World War I brought increased immigration to the United States from
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What did Stanton's writings suggest about the status of women during World War I?
Women's roles increased in industry
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