Wednesday, January 23, 2013

China and WWI

1. Which country's interest did the Open Door Policy in China favor?
It favored the United States
2. What were the reasons behind the Boxer Rebellion?
The Chinese did not want foreigns invading their country
3. List three causes of World War I?
Nationalism, Imperialism, Militarism, Alliances
4. How did the U.S. deal with German U-boats?
American ships would sail in groups guarded by military vessels
5. What was the Selective Service Act used for?
The Selective Service Act was used for gaining more military personnel, it required men to sign up for the military and get drafted into the service

6. What new weapons did WWI introduce?
Tanks and airplanes

7. How did the Espionage and Sedition Act affect Freedom of Speech and Labor Unions?
The Espionage and Sedition Act could fine anyone up to $10,000 and sentence anyone to jail for 20 years for anyone that interferes or talks abusive about the war efforts.

8. Why was there opposition to President Wilson's League of Nations?


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