Social Studies Test Name:___________________
1) What countries forms the Allied Powers?
a) Britain, France,Italy, and Russia
b) Germany, Austria, and Turkey
c) USA, Britain, France,Italy, and Russia
d) USA, Austria, and Turkey
2) What countries formed the Central Powers?
a) Britain, France,Italy, and Russia
b) Germany, Austria, and Turkey
c) USA, Britain, France,Italy, and Russia
d) USA, Austria, and Turkey
3) Answer True or False? Circle T for true or F for false.
T F - World War I also had an impact on life in Texas.
T F - Women went to Europe to serve as nurses.
T F - Farmers became soldiers.
4) What is suffrage? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Use the documents and your knowledge of the period from 1929 – 1941 to construct your response.
It is often claimed that the major American wars of the last 150 years have resulted in the most important social and political gains of minorities and women. Evaluate this statement with regard to the experience of minorities and women during World War II. Use evidence from the documents and your knowledge of the period from 1941 to 1945 to compose your answer.
In 1914, European countries went to war with themselves. When the war broke out, it was expected to be done with quickly. However, much to Europe’s dismay, the war lasted for over four long years, with the lives of millions of soldiers and civilians being lost in the battle. After the war, Europeans questioned how this war came to be. There were many speculations and opinions on what caused the event known as World War One. However, only three of the most important reasons will be discussed.
3. The leadership of the United States in world democracy compels the enfranchisement of its own women. Catt tells much of what is going on in the war, at the time, and all the nations that are fighting for democracy, and lists many of the countries that were amidst giving women the right to vote (before the United States, their example of democracy).
1) Assess the relative influence of the following in the American decision to declare war on Germany in 1917.
World War I History - World War I - HISTORY.com. 2015. World War I History - World War I - HISTORY.com. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/world-war-i-history.
Between the years of 1894 and 1914, America’s investments overseas have increased five-fold; however, German U-boats and the Great Britain’s naval blockade threaten our foreign interests. Thus, the United States must join the Allies in The Great War and defend our country, her interests and her allies overseas in Europe. In this paper the reader will be introduced to the pros and cons of America joining the fight against the Central Powers, and why it is essential that the country put up a strong fight against the enemy and become involved with the war.
_____331) What was the “final blow” that led President Woodrow Wilson to ask Congress to declare war against the Central Powers in World War I?
1. a. By what point would you argue the war had shifted in favour of the Allies and away from the Axis?
Prior to the First World War, Europe was the world center of industry and capital. Massive death, destruction, and resentment after World War I left most countries unable to recover to a normal existence and damaged the world economy. The economic collapse and the political instability caused by World War I eventually led to the rise of fascism in Europe. Forceful dictators in Italy, Germany, and Japan took advantage of these problems to seize power by territorial expansion. These events caused a major repositioning of world power and influence. This paper traces a variety of significant factors and forces that contributed to the outbreak of World War II.
###appears to be part of essay 384221### The war has been ravaging on in Europe for nearly three years and both the Allies and the Central Powers have taken many casualties. Although both sides have taken heavy losses, the Central Powers, with the most input from Germany, seem to have the upper hand and it appears that they will most likely win the war. This is not set in stone though for a neutral country, the United States of America, has the ability to turn the war around in favor of the Allies; therefore, the American government and its people have to ask themselves if and why they should help the Allies win the war. Joining the war could produce beneficial outcomes but also outcomes that would harm the United States; the American people have to weigh the positives versus the negatives and come to a conclusion on whether joining the war is worth it or just a lost cause.
4) Based upon your knowledge of the Civil War and reading of the Reconstruction Amendments (Document 7), in what specific ways were the questions and crises of liberty and unequal power relationships contained in these various documents resolved or exacerbated by the 1870s?
It can be argued convincingly that the United States emerged from World War I as the world superpower because of U.S intervention and President Woodrow Wilson’s diplomatic leadership. America had now become the ‘saviour of Europe.’ The United States left World War I with a major confidence boost. The war resulted in the death of empires, the birth of nations and in national boundaries being redrawn around the world. It ushered in prosperity for some countries while it brought economic depression to others. It influenced literature, changed culture and politics; social and economic climate was also impacted.
World War I occurred as a result of a number of political, social, and economic changes that were taking place at a rapid pace in the region. A prominent transformation was the onset of industrial revolution that accompanied these changes. Many countries were investing significantly in industrialization while undergoing transformation that was changing the face of society. To enhance patriotism and to achieve objectives that were otherwise impossible, political forces were utilizing notions like nationalism. In this scenario, the colonies of European nations became the cause of significant rivalry and disputes, settled only after the blood of millions was shed. The war had far-reaching consequences for all nations that were involved in the conflict such that the entire boundaries of many countries were remarked. This paper will discuss the impact of nationalism, industrialization, and colonialism on WWI and its occurrence.
Preview of Main Points: First I will talk about what is women’s suffrage, then I talk about the causes of women suffrage, and lastly, I will talk about how it affected the society