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Chapter 21: World War One, 1914-1919 Review Sheet 1

Key Idea 8.4: Various diplomatic, economic, and ideological factors contributed to the US decision to enter WWI. Involvement in the war significantly altered the lives of Americans. Postwar America was characterized by economic prosperity, technological innovations, and changes in the workplace.

Objective 8.4a: European militarism, the alliance system, imperialism, and nationalism were all factors that contributed to the start of WWI.

Objective 8.4c: New military technologies changed military strategy in WWI and resulted in an unprecedented number of casualties.

REMEMBER! Pre-read the “Background knowledge” section, the first paragraph under the red headings, and look at all photographs, maps, drawings, etc. BEFORE you read the section.

Carefully read pages 706-711 and answer the questions that follow in complete sentences

  1. Why did nationalism raise tensions in Europe? Give an example.
  1. How did technology make the war more deadly? (Look at the graphic on 708-09)
  1. Although American companies sold to both sides, the US traded with the Allied forces. How did this cause tension with the Central Powers?
  1. How did the Russian Revolution aid the US in joining the war?

Chapter 21: World War One, 1914-1919 Review Sheet 2

Objective 8.4b: International, economic, and military developments swayed opinion in favor of the US siding with the Allies and entering WWI. Domestic responses to WWI limited civil liberties within the US.

REMEMBER! Pre-read the “Background knowledge” section, the first paragraph under the red headings, and look at all photographs, maps, drawings, etc. BEFORE you read the section.

Carefully read pages 712-717 and answer the questions that follow in complete sentences

  1. The US mobilized for war in a few ways. Selective Service was one. Explain it.
  1. How was the African American experience in the war different from white soldiers?
  1. How was food managed during the war?
  1. How did production in factories change during the war?
  1. How did German Americans lives change throughout the war?

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Chapter 21: World War One, 1914-1919 Review Sheet 3/4

Objective 8.4d: Following extensive political debate, the US refused to ratify the Treaty of Versailles. The US then sought to return to prewar policies by focusing on domestic rather than international matters.

REMEMBER! Pre-read the “Background knowledge” section, the first paragraph under the red headings, and look at all photographs, maps, drawings, etc. BEFORE you read the section.

Carefully read pages 718-727 and answer the questions that follow in complete sentences

  1. Describe how the Russian peace and Communist government changed the war?
  1. What kind of armistice was reached at the end of the war? What were some of the characteristics of the armistice?
  1. Describe Wilson’s plan for peace, the Fourteen Points.
  1. Why did the US refuse to sign the Treaty of Versailles?
  1. Look at the cartoon on page 726. How do you think this cartoonist felt about the Senate’s decision? What does he convey is likely to happen as a result?