Chapter 9 – WWI – Study Guide
Nationalism
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Allies v. Central Powers
Trigger of War
Factors that lead the US into WWI
Invasion of BELGIUM by Germany – to begin
WWI
Impact of Russian withdrawal
America’s initial stance on WWI
Weapons – mass casualties
Convoy System (protect merchant ships)
African Americans in war and home
Trench Warfare
Home Fronts
Propaganda
Armistice
Sedition Act
Selective Service Act
Christmas Truce
Communications
Treaty of Versailles
Fourteen Points
League of Nations
WILSON’S 14 POINTS: PAGE 287
 Adjusting boundaries in Europe
 Creating new nations
 How did the League of Nations play a role in the 14 points?
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Describe the style of fighting that occurred during WWI known as trench warfare. Include
at least two details.
Identify and thoroughly explain, using details from class, TWO factors that contributed
to the outbreak of WWI.
o Assassination of Ferdinand
o Creation of Allies
o Imperialism, Nationalism, Militarism, alliances
Identify 3 new technologies that were used in WWI, leading to the mass casualties that
occurred.
Identify and thoroughly explain, using details from class, at least TWO factors, that
lead the US into WWI.
o Zimmerman Telegram
o Lusitania
o Submarine warfare
o Propaganda
o Russian Revolution
o US traded with both sides
Thoroughly explain AT LEAST 2 ways in which the "home front, women, and/or
minorities" contributed to the success of WWI.
o Home front: migration of workers, producing supplies, rationing foods, victory
gardens, propaganda, Selective Service Act, Sedition Act, Espionage Act
Identify ways in which the U.S. helped the Allies win the war: Boosted morale,
motivated those to continue to fight
Identify and explain AT LEAST 2 components of the Treaty of Versailles
Explain why the treaty planted seeds towards WWII.