Study World War I Military And Diplomacy in AP US History with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.
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Flashcard 1: What was the main impact of the U-boat campaign?
Answer: Disrupted Allied shipping and trade routes. German submarines severely threatened Allied supply lines across the Atlantic.
Flashcard 2: What was the primary goal of Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points?
Answer: To establish a framework for peace. Wilson's idealistic plan for preventing future global conflicts.
Flashcard 3: Identify the primary cause for the U.S. entry into World War I.
Answer: Unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany. Germany's resumption of attacking all ships pushed America into war.
Flashcard 4: What was the significance of the Lusitania sinking?
Answer: It swayed U.S. public opinion against Germany. The 1915 passenger ship sinking that outraged American public opinion.
Flashcard 5: What was Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles?
Answer: War Guilt Clause assigning blame to Germany. The provision that forced Germany to accept full responsibility for the war.
Flashcard 6: Which treaty ended World War I?
Answer: Treaty of Versailles. The harsh peace settlement that formally concluded the Great War.
Flashcard 7: Which 1918 battle marked the final Allied offensive of WWI?
Answer: Battle of the Argonne Forest. The successful American-led operation that broke German resistance in 1918.
Flashcard 8: Which 1918 battle marked the final Allied offensive of WWI?
Answer: Battle of the Argonne Forest. The successful American-led operation that broke German resistance in 1918.
Flashcard 9: What was the primary function of the League of Nations?
Answer: To maintain world peace. Wilson's international organization designed to prevent future wars.
Flashcard 10: Which event marked the end of World War I?
Answer: Signing of the Armistice on November 11, 1918. The ceasefire agreement that ended fighting at 11 AM on the 11th hour.
Flashcard 11: What was the outcome of the Zimmermann Telegram?
Answer: It increased U.S. support for entering the war. The intercepted German proposal to Mexico galvanized American war sentiment.
Flashcard 12: Which event marked the end of World War I?
Answer: Signing of the Armistice on November 11, 1918. The ceasefire agreement that ended fighting at 11 AM on the 11th hour.
Flashcard 13: What was Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles?
Answer: War Guilt Clause assigning blame to Germany. The provision that forced Germany to accept full responsibility for the war.
Flashcard 14: What year did the United States enter World War I?
Answer:
- The year America abandoned neutrality and joined the Allied forces.
Flashcard 15: Identify the primary role of women during World War I.
Answer: Work in factories and support the war effort. Women replaced men in manufacturing and took on new social roles.
Flashcard 16: What was the impact of the Russian Revolution on WWI?
Answer: It led to Russia's withdrawal from the war. The 1917 revolution removed a key Allied partner from the Eastern Front.
Flashcard 17: What role did propaganda play in World War I?
Answer: It mobilized public opinion for the war effort. Government messaging campaigns shaped civilian attitudes and maintained morale.
Flashcard 18: Which treaty formally ended hostilities between Germany and the Allies?
Answer: Treaty of Versailles. The same treaty that established the harsh terms for German defeat.
Flashcard 19: What was the main objective of the Paris Peace Conference?
Answer: To set the terms for peace after WWI. The 1919 gathering that redrew the map of Europe and beyond.
Flashcard 20: Which country was most affected by the Spanish Flu during WWI?
Answer: The United States. The pandemic killed more Americans than combat during the war period.
Flashcard 21: Which nation was not invited to join the League of Nations initially?
Answer: Germany. Germany was excluded as a defeated power until later admission.
Flashcard 22: Identify the impact of unrestricted submarine warfare.
Answer: It led to increased tensions with neutral nations. German attacks on neutral shipping pushed countries toward the Allies.