Module 5 Study Guide
US History, Part 2
These notes will help you prepare for quizzes and exams.
Lesson 1: U.S. Neutrality and the Path to World War I
U.S. and WWI
1. Why did the United States choose to remain neutral at the beginning of
World War I? Include political, social, and economic reasons. (1-2
sentences for each.)
Political
Social
Economic
2. How did propaganda influence U.S. public opinion about World War I
before America joined the war? (Explain in 2-3 sentences.)
3. What events caused the United States to enter World War I in 1917?
For each event, explain how it influenced the decision to declare war.
(1 sentence for each box.)
Event Description Influence on U.S.
Decision
Sinking of the
Lusitania
Resumed
Submarine
Zimmerman
Telegram
Russian Revolution
4. How did U.S. involvement impact the outcome of World War I?
(Explain in 2-3 sentences.)
5. Who were the main alliances in World War I, and what key dates should
you know?
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Central Powers
Allied Powers
Key Dates War began:
U.S. entered:
Russia exited after Communist Revolution:
Lesson 2: U.S. Homefront during WWI
U.S. and WWI
1. Define the following terms and describe their importance during the
war. (2-3 sentences for each.)
Selective Service
Act
U.S. Food
Administration
Liberty Bonds
2. How did U.S. factories and labor policies change to support World War
I production? (Explain in 2-3 sentences.)
3. What methods did the Committee on Public Information use to gain
public support for the war, and why were they effective? (Explain in 2-
3 sentences.)
4. What did the Espionage and Sedition Acts do during World War I, and
what was the outcome of Schenck v. United States? (Explain in 2-3
sentences.)
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Lesson 3: U.S. Actions in WWI and Armistice
U.S. and WWI
1. How did the U.S. prepare for World War I after entering in 1917, and
what challenges did it face in building a military force? (Explain in 2-3
sentences.)
2. How did U.S. troops affect the outcomes of key battles in 1918, such as
Belleau Wood and Argonne Forest? (1-2 sentences for each.)
Belleau Wood
Argonne Forest
3. How did African American soldiers like the Harlem Hellfighters
contribute to the war effort, and what challenges did they face?
(Explain in 2-3 sentences.)
4. What was the armistice that ended World War I, and how is it
remembered today? (Explain in 2-3 sentences.)
5. How did the Spanish Flu affect the U.S. during World War I, and how
did the government respond? (Explain in 2-3 sentences.)
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Lesson 4: Aftermath of WWI
Resolution and Returning Home
1. What were the main terms of the Treaty of Versailles, and how did
those terms affect Germany politically, territorially, militarily, and
economically? (2-3 sentences for each.)
Territorial Changes
Military Restrictions
Economic and
Political
Consequences
Long-term Impact
2. How did Wilson’s Fourteen Points compare to the actual Treaty of
Versailles? (Explain in 2-3 sentences.)
3. Why did the U.S. return to isolationism after WWI, and how did that
decision affect international peace efforts? (Explain in 2-3
sentences.)
4. What problems did American soldiers face when they returned home
after WWI, and how did the government respond? (Explain in 2-3
sentences.)
5. Why did fear of communism grow in the U.S. after WWI, and how did
the government respond? (Explain in 2-3 sentences.)
Module 5 Study Guide
US History, Part 2