Wednesday, January 23, 2013

China and WWI

1. Which country's interest did the Open Door Policy in China favor?
- The United States

2. What were the reasons behind the Boxer Rebellion?
- Foreigners came to China, and they decided to rise above it by getting together a Boxer Rebellion.

3. List three causes of World War I?
- Nationalism
- Imperialism
- Militarism
4. How did the U.S. deal with German U-boats?
- The U.S. countered the German U-boats attacks by having American ships sail in groups, protected by the military.

5. What was the Selective Service Act used for?
- It required all men to register with the government in order to be randomly selected for military service.

6. What new weapons did WWI introduce?
- The two most innovative weapons that WWI introduced were the tank and the airplane.

7. How did the Espionage and Sedition Act affect Freedom of Speech and Labor Unions?
- The Labors Unions wanted higher pay, and they were arrested for wanting this.

8. Why was there opposition to President Wilson's League of Nations?
- Because people wanted him to mind his own business .




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