World War I: Military and Diplomacy - AP U.S. History
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What year did the United States enter World War I?
What year did the United States enter World War I?
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- The year America abandoned neutrality and joined the Allied forces.
- The year America abandoned neutrality and joined the Allied forces.
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Which treaty ended World War I?
Which treaty ended World War I?
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Treaty of Versailles. The harsh peace settlement that formally concluded the Great War.
Treaty of Versailles. The harsh peace settlement that formally concluded the Great War.
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What was the primary goal of Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points?
What was the primary goal of Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points?
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To establish a framework for peace. Wilson's idealistic plan for preventing future global conflicts.
To establish a framework for peace. Wilson's idealistic plan for preventing future global conflicts.
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Identify the primary cause for the U.S. entry into World War I.
Identify the primary cause for the U.S. entry into World War I.
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Unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany. Germany's resumption of attacking all ships pushed America into war.
Unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany. Germany's resumption of attacking all ships pushed America into war.
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What was the primary function of the League of Nations?
What was the primary function of the League of Nations?
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To maintain world peace. Wilson's international organization designed to prevent future wars.
To maintain world peace. Wilson's international organization designed to prevent future wars.
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What was the outcome of the Zimmermann Telegram?
What was the outcome of the Zimmermann Telegram?
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It increased U.S. support for entering the war. The intercepted German proposal to Mexico galvanized American war sentiment.
It increased U.S. support for entering the war. The intercepted German proposal to Mexico galvanized American war sentiment.
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What was the significance of the Lusitania sinking?
What was the significance of the Lusitania sinking?
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It swayed U.S. public opinion against Germany. The 1915 passenger ship sinking that outraged American public opinion.
It swayed U.S. public opinion against Germany. The 1915 passenger ship sinking that outraged American public opinion.
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What was Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles?
What was Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles?
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War Guilt Clause assigning blame to Germany. The provision that forced Germany to accept full responsibility for the war.
War Guilt Clause assigning blame to Germany. The provision that forced Germany to accept full responsibility for the war.
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Which country was most affected by the Spanish Flu during WWI?
Which country was most affected by the Spanish Flu during WWI?
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The United States. The pandemic killed more Americans than combat during the war period.
The United States. The pandemic killed more Americans than combat during the war period.
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Which treaty formally ended hostilities between Germany and the Allies?
Which treaty formally ended hostilities between Germany and the Allies?
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Treaty of Versailles. The same treaty that established the harsh terms for German defeat.
Treaty of Versailles. The same treaty that established the harsh terms for German defeat.
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What was the impact of the Russian Revolution on WWI?
What was the impact of the Russian Revolution on WWI?
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It led to Russia's withdrawal from the war. The 1917 revolution removed a key Allied partner from the Eastern Front.
It led to Russia's withdrawal from the war. The 1917 revolution removed a key Allied partner from the Eastern Front.
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Which nation was not invited to join the League of Nations initially?
Which nation was not invited to join the League of Nations initially?
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Germany. Germany was excluded as a defeated power until later admission.
Germany. Germany was excluded as a defeated power until later admission.
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What was the main objective of the Paris Peace Conference?
What was the main objective of the Paris Peace Conference?
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To set the terms for peace after WWI. The 1919 gathering that redrew the map of Europe and beyond.
To set the terms for peace after WWI. The 1919 gathering that redrew the map of Europe and beyond.
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Which event marked the end of World War I?
Which event marked the end of World War I?
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Signing of the Armistice on November 11, 1918. The ceasefire agreement that ended fighting at 11 AM on the 11th hour.
Signing of the Armistice on November 11, 1918. The ceasefire agreement that ended fighting at 11 AM on the 11th hour.
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Identify the primary role of women during World War I.
Identify the primary role of women during World War I.
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Work in factories and support the war effort. Women replaced men in manufacturing and took on new social roles.
Work in factories and support the war effort. Women replaced men in manufacturing and took on new social roles.
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Which 1918 battle marked the final Allied offensive of WWI?
Which 1918 battle marked the final Allied offensive of WWI?
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Battle of the Argonne Forest. The successful American-led operation that broke German resistance in 1918.
Battle of the Argonne Forest. The successful American-led operation that broke German resistance in 1918.
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What role did propaganda play in World War I?
What role did propaganda play in World War I?
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It mobilized public opinion for the war effort. Government messaging campaigns shaped civilian attitudes and maintained morale.
It mobilized public opinion for the war effort. Government messaging campaigns shaped civilian attitudes and maintained morale.
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Identify the impact of unrestricted submarine warfare.
Identify the impact of unrestricted submarine warfare.
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It led to increased tensions with neutral nations. German attacks on neutral shipping pushed countries toward the Allies.
It led to increased tensions with neutral nations. German attacks on neutral shipping pushed countries toward the Allies.
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What was the main impact of the U-boat campaign?
What was the main impact of the U-boat campaign?
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Disrupted Allied shipping and trade routes. German submarines severely threatened Allied supply lines across the Atlantic.
Disrupted Allied shipping and trade routes. German submarines severely threatened Allied supply lines across the Atlantic.
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Which event marked the end of World War I?
Which event marked the end of World War I?
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Signing of the Armistice on November 11, 1918. The ceasefire agreement that ended fighting at 11 AM on the 11th hour.
Signing of the Armistice on November 11, 1918. The ceasefire agreement that ended fighting at 11 AM on the 11th hour.
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What was Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles?
What was Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles?
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War Guilt Clause assigning blame to Germany. The provision that forced Germany to accept full responsibility for the war.
War Guilt Clause assigning blame to Germany. The provision that forced Germany to accept full responsibility for the war.
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Which 1918 battle marked the final Allied offensive of WWI?
Which 1918 battle marked the final Allied offensive of WWI?
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Battle of the Argonne Forest. The successful American-led operation that broke German resistance in 1918.
Battle of the Argonne Forest. The successful American-led operation that broke German resistance in 1918.
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