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What were U.S. soldiers called by other soldiers in WWI and why?

What were U.S. soldiers called by other soldiers in WWI and why?. Zimmerman note. A telegram to Mexico that revealed Germany's intention to ally itself with Mexico if the United States entered the war. Versailles Treaty. The peace treaty that ended WWI. Allies.

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What were U.S. soldiers called by other soldiers in WWI and why?

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  1. What were U.S. soldiers called by other soldiers in WWI and why?

  2. Zimmerman note A telegram to Mexico that revealed Germany's intention to ally itself with Mexico if the United States entered the war

  3. Versailles Treaty • The peace treaty that ended WWI

  4. Allies • The countries that fought against Germany and Austria-Hungary during WWI.

  5. Fourteen Points • Wilson’s plan for peace after WWI. • Only one point was agreed to by the allies and the U.S. Senate refused to ratify the treaty.

  6. Reparations • Repayment by the enemy nation for economic injury suffered during a war

  7. League of Nations • Alliance that would help ensure security and peace for all members • The United States did not join

  8. Autocratic • A ruler with unlimited governing power • A dictator is an example

  9. Self-determination • The principle that a territorial unit should select its own future political status

  10. American Expeditionary Force • Name of the United States armed forces during WWI

  11. Armistice • A temporary cease-fire between opponents • 11/11/18

  12. Industrial Workers of the World • A radical labor organization (union) founded in 1905 that sought the overthrow of capitalism

  13. Central Powers • Countries that fought against Britain, France and the United States in WWI

  14. What was the immediate cause of WWI? • The assassination of the heir to the Austrian-Hungarian throne

  15. What were the first few years of the war like? • Both sides (Allies and Central Powers) were stuck in a stalemate.

  16. How did most Americans view Germany during the early years of the war? Most viewed Germany as cruel and cold blooded.

  17. What was a major factor in the United States entering WWI? • Germany’s policy of unrestricted submarine warfare

  18. What was life like for African Americans in the war? • African American troops were segregated and rarely allowed to engage in combat

  19. How did women contribute to the war effort? • They often volunteered as nurses

  20. What role did the federal government play in the economy during the war? • The government regulated (controlled) industrial production of war goods

  21. What was life like in the United States during WWI? • The government curbed civil liberties • Women gained greater job opportunities • Prohibition was passed • Immigration was limited into the country

  22. Why did many senators oppose the Versailles Treaty? • The Senate must approve all treaties by 2/3 vote • They didn’t want the United States to join the League of Nations

  23. What made postwar adjustment difficult? • There was no plan for reintegrating returning troops into society

  24. What is the importance of the ruling of the Schenck case?

  25. What were five new forms of technology used in WWI?

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