Exploring World War I: Key Events and Policies Quiz

Isolationism refers to a policy of avoiding involvement in the affairs of other nations and focusing on domestic issues.

Unrestricted Submarine Warfare was a strategy employed by Germany during World War I to target all ships, including civilian and neutral vessels, with their submarines in an attempt to cut off supply lines to their enemies. This policy had significant consequences and played a role in the United States eventually entering the war.

The Lusitania was a British passenger ship famously sunk by a German U-boat in 1915, resulting in a significant loss of life.

The Zimmermann Note was a significant event during WWI where Germany attempted to form an alliance with Mexico to attack the U.S., ultimately leading to strained relations between the countries involved.

The correct answer defines the Selective Service Act, which pertained to mandatory military draft registration for men within a specific age range.

Trench warfare was a prominent feature of World War I, where soldiers dug extensive networks of trenches to protect themselves from enemy fire.

During World War I, American soldiers were commonly referred to as 'Doughboys' due to the round, helmet-shaped steel helmets they wore. The term has since become a well-known nickname for American infantry soldiers.

Liberty Bonds were specifically issued during World War I to finance the war effort.

The Lever Food and Fuel Control Act was specifically designed to address the challenges of pricing and production control during WWI, particularly in relation to food and fuel needed for military operations.

The National War Labor Board, created by President Wilson, was primarily focused on resolving disputes between workers and management during World War I by setting policies to improve working conditions.

George Creel was the head of the Committee on Public Information (CPI) during World War I and was responsible for promoting U.S. war propaganda to garner public support for the war effort.

Propaganda is a form of communication that aims to influence the attitude of a community toward some cause or position by presenting only one side of an argument in a biased manner.

The Schenck vs. United States case specifically dealt with the limits of free speech during wartime, setting a precedent for restrictions on certain types of speech.

Communism is based on the idea of common ownership of the means of production and the absence of social classes. It is different from both democracy and totalitarian regimes, as it aims to create a classless society with no private property.

The Red Scare refers to a period of heightened anti-communist sentiment and fear in the United States during the early 20th century.

The Palmer Raids refer to the government's aggressive actions to crackdown on suspected radicals in the U.S. led by the U.S. attorney general, A. Mitchell Palmer, in the aftermath of World War I.

In the context of U.S. immigration law, aliens are simply individuals who are citizens of another country living in the United States.

Sacco and Vanzetti were actually two Italian immigrants who were arrested for armed robbery and murder, and were convicted and executed amidst doubts of their guilt due to their anarchist beliefs.

Anarchists advocate for the absence of government and the promotion of a stateless society, in contrast to those who support the existence, maintenance, or growth of government.

Henry Ford is best known for revolutionizing the automobile industry with his innovations in production methods, making cars more accessible to the general public.

An assembly line is a production process that allows for efficient mass production by having products move through various workstations where specific tasks are performed by workers.

Reparations refer to payments made to compensate for damage or suffering caused by a wrongdoing or historical injustice. It is not a form of legal punishment, an agreement between two parties, or a reward for good behavior.

An arms race typically involves an escalation of military buildup between countries in order to outpace their rivals or enemies in terms of military power and capabilities.

Billy Mitchell was a U.S. Brigadier General who is known for advocating and arguing for the importance of building up the air power of the United States military.

The Kellogg-Briand Pact, also known as the Pact of Paris, was an international agreement in which signatory states promised not to use war to resolve disputes or conflicts.