Module 7 Flashcards

Front

After the outbreak of war in 1914, why did many U.S. citizens favor the Allies?

Back

They shared a common language and legal system with Great Britain.

Answer explanation

Many U.S. citizens favored the Allies because they shared a common language and legal system with Great Britain, fostering cultural ties and a sense of solidarity during the war.

Front

What role did John J. Pershing serve during World War I?

Back

leading the American Expeditionary Force

Answer explanation

John J. Pershing served as the commander of the American Expeditionary Force during World War I, leading U.S. troops in Europe and playing a crucial role in the Allied victory.

Front

What was the purpose of the convoy system?

Back

to protect supply ships against U-boat attacks

Answer explanation

The convoy system was implemented to protect supply ships against U-boat attacks during World War I and II. By grouping ships together and providing naval escorts, it significantly reduced losses from submarine warfare.

Front

How did the power of the federal government increase during World War I?

Back

Congress allowed President Wilson to control much of the economy in order to produce goods for the war.

Answer explanation

During World War I, Congress granted President Wilson significant control over the economy to ensure efficient production of war materials, highlighting the increased power of the federal government in managing national resources.

Front

Which action would have been illegal under the Espionage and Sedition Acts?

Back

encouraging others to avoid registering for Selective Service

Answer explanation

Encouraging others to avoid registering for Selective Service was illegal under the Espionage and Sedition Acts, as it undermined the war effort and the draft, which the government sought to enforce.

Front

Why did the United States fail to ratify the Treaty of Versailles?

Back

Congressional leaders feared that U.S. soldiers would be used to fight more wars overseas without their approval.

Answer explanation

Congressional leaders were concerned that the Treaty of Versailles would commit U.S. soldiers to future conflicts without Congressional approval, leading to fears of entanglement in foreign wars.

Front

The Central Powers nations were

Back

Germany and Austria-Hungary.

Answer explanation

The Central Powers during World War I primarily consisted of Germany and Austria-Hungary. The other options listed include Allied Powers, which were opposed to the Central Powers.

Front

How did World War I contribute to the African American Great Migration?

Back

by creating jobs in the North

Answer explanation

World War I created a demand for labor in Northern industries as men went to war, leading to job opportunities that attracted many African Americans from the South, thus contributing to the Great Migration.

Front

Which nation was the world’s economic leader after World War I?

Back

the United States

Answer explanation

After World War I, the United States emerged as the world's economic leader, having significantly increased its industrial output and financial influence, while European nations were recovering from the war's devastation.

Front

Who was responsible for the agricultural policies of the United States during World War I?

Back

Herbert Hoover

Answer explanation

Herbert Hoover was responsible for the agricultural policies of the United States during World War I, overseeing food production and distribution as the head of the Food Administration.