World War I Home Front Questions

What did President Wilson mean when he said 'It is not an army that we must shape and train for war; it is a nation'?

• Only soldiers needed to be prepared for war
• The entire country needed to support the war effort
• The nation should focus on diplomacy instead of war
• America should stay out of the war

What is a pacifist?

• Someone who supports war
• A person who opposes war for political, moral, or religious reasons
• A soldier who fights in wars
• Someone who is neutral about war

What approach did isolationists take regarding the war?

• They wanted to join the war immediately
• They believed the U.S. should only fight to defend itself
• They supported sending troops to Europe
• They wanted to form alliances with European countries

How did the government use propaganda to increase support for the war effort?

• By forcing people to join the army
• Through films, posters, books, and speeches
• By threatening citizens with jail time
• By offering money to supporters

What were some ways Americans showed support for the war effort at home?

• By protesting against the war
• By saving resources and joining the Red Cross
• By refusing to pay taxes
• By moving to other countries

How did anti-German sentiment affect German Americans during the war?

• They were celebrated as heroes
• They faced suspicion and discrimination
• They were given special privileges
• They were forced to leave the country

What is a Liberty Bond?

• A type of military weapon
• A document promising to repay money plus interest
• A special passport for soldiers
• A medal given to war heroes

How did the government work with industries during World War I?

• By letting businesses operate as usual
• By shutting down all factories
• By telling factories what and how much to produce
• By importing all goods from other countries

What were 'Meatless Mondays' and 'Wheatless Wednesdays'?

• Days when stores were closed
• Days when people ate more meat and wheat
• Days when people avoided eating meat and wheat to conserve food
• Days when only soldiers could eat

What was a 'victory garden'?

• A special garden at the White House
• A garden planted by families to increase food supply
• A type of flower that symbolized victory
• A garden where soldiers relaxed