Flashcard on the Great War and the Selective Service Act

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What was the purpose of the Selective Service Act during the Great War?

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To require men to sign up for a possible military draft

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What role did the Charleston Naval Shipyard play during the war?

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It became one of the busiest shipyards, employing 5,000 civilians.

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Who created the War Industries Board?

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President Wilson

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How did World War I economically benefit South Carolina?

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It increased business near military bases.

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What event marked the end of the war?

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The signing of an armistice

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What was the main purpose of Wilson's Fourteen Points?

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To bring democracy and freedom to the world

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What was the belief of France and Britain regarding Germany after the war?

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Germany should be greatly weakened

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What was the main purpose of the Treaty of Versailles?

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To establish peace and punish Germany