CHAPTER 30 HOMEWORK
Chapter 30 OI
Directions: Define the following Outside Information terms using your own words. You may use
complete sentences or multiple bulletpoints.
Zimmerman Note A telegram that contained Germany’s proposed alliance with Mexico that
would be against the United States
14 Points Wilson’s ideas to promote peace and prevention of further wars that were
created as a result of World War 1
Committee on Public a group created by Woodrow Wilson to gain support for the US joining
Information WW1, and using tools such as propaganda they convinced citizens to be
against the enemies
Sedition Act the act that made it illegal to speak or write against the US government
during WWI
Schenck v. US a supreme court case that said that speech that was dangerous to
national security is not part of the First amendment, putting limits on free
speech
War Industries Board a government group that was in charge of the production of weapons
and war materials and supplies
Industrial workers of the a radical labor union that wanted to fight for better pay and working
World conditions across all kinds of industries
19th Amendment the amendment that established women’s suffrage
League of Nations a international group created after WWI that wanted to promote peace
and stop future wars from happening
George Creel the head of the Committee on Public Information during WWI
Eugene Debs An American labor leader and presidential candidate for the Socialist
Party
Henry Cabot Lodge An American politician that opposed the Treaty of Versailles and LEague
of Nations
Video Questions
Directions: Each question should be thoroughly answered in 2-4 sentences, keep in
mind that you need to know what is seen and what is said in the video. You should also
include multiple Outside Information (Important People, Events, Laws, Documents, etc.)
examples in all of your answers. You also need to bold all of the Outside Information
examples you use in your answer.
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1. Why did the US enter WWI?
a. The US had planned to remain neutral when it came to WWI but was convinced
into joining the war after Germany sank the Lusitania, which was a passenger
ship with Americans aboard, with their unrestricted submarine warfare. The
Zimmerman Telegram also convinced them to join the war against Germany as
the telegram contained Germany wanting to make an alliance with Mexico
against the US.
2. How did America begin to mobilize for the war?
a. America created groups like the War Industries Board to be in charge of
production of weapons and war supplies, and they also created a draft to require
men to enlist in the army to fight in WWI. The government encouraged citizens
to be against the enemy side in the war using propaganda with the Committee
on Public information.
3. What new government agencies were created to help the war effort?
a. The Selective Service System was in charge of the draft of men between a
certain age range being enlisted into the military to fight in WWI. The Food
Administration and Fuel Administration were in charge of balancing and
conserving resources and materials, such as food and fuel.
4. How did the government stop dissension against the war effort?
a. The Espionage Act stopped any interference or support against the US, limiting
anti-war sentiments. The Sedition Act also limited free speech, not allowing any
public speech or published work against the US government or military.
5. What was the outcome of the Schenck v. US court case?
a. Charles Schenck, who was charged for speaking against the government and the
involvement of the US in WWI. This court case limited the first amendment as it
limited free speech when it was a danger to the nation.
6. How did WWI affect the US Homefront?
a. It created social change like the Great Migration, which was when many African
Americans moved to the north to find jobs in industries that were producing
supplies for the war. Women were also given more job opportunities because
men were drafted to fight in the war. This contributed to the 19th amendment
being passed, giving women the right to vote.
7. Describe the goals of Wilson’s 14 points.
a. They promoted the end of secret treaties and for the nations to be open with
each other when making agreements. He also wanted free trade and allowing for
people to decide what their government is. He wanted an international group
that would communicate with each other to prevent wars in the future, which
was called the League of Nations.
8. Describe the conflict between the Big Four at the Paris Peace Conference.
a. The UK and France wanted to harshly punish Germany for starting the war and
wanted for the country to become weaker so they would not be at risk for being
attacked again. They wanted harsh reparations and military restrictions.
However, the US under the influence of Woodrow Wilson wanted to make
decisions that would prevent war and encourage peace rather than to create
punishments and shifting blame.
9. What was the outcome of the Treaty of Versailles?
a. WWI officially ended, but Germany was punished severely, taking blame for the
war and having to accept harsh reparations and loss of land. They were heavily
restricted after the war. The League of Nations was created, and Europe was
redrawn with new countries coming out of this. Germany was bitter however,
especially because of the war guilt clause making them the sole bearer of
responsibility for the war.
10.Why did Americans not want to join the League of Nations?
a. Much of the American citizens wanted to return to being a more isolated nation,
and they did not want other countries and organizations influencing their
government decisions and rights given to the people. This led to America not
joining the League of Nations, even though it was one of the goals in the 14
points, which was created by the American President Woodrow Wilson.
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