1. What was Wilson's 14th Point?
the creation of the league of nations
2. What terms of the treaty specifically affected Germany?
Germany could not maintain an army, had to give some of its land to France, and had to pay $33 mill. to the allies.
3. What were the weaknesses of the treaty?
The treaty blaimed Germany for solely being responsible for the war, and stripped it of its colonies. The treaty also excluded Russia (which ended up losing more territory than Germany), and it ignored colonies pleas for independence.
4. Why did Henry Cabot Lodge object to the treaty?
He was suspicious of joint economic and military action against agression.
5. How did Wilson help bring about the Senate's rejection of the treaty?
He ignored the Republican majority and refused to compromise on the league of nations.
6. What circumstances at this time would eventually lead many Germans to support Adolf Hitler?
To Germans the war felt unfinished, and they wanted revenge on the allies.
7. Who is George Clemenceau?
The premier of France
8. Who is David Lloyd George?
The British Prime Minister
9. Describe the participation of Russia at the peace conference.
Non-existant.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
WWI- The War at Home
What were some things accomplished by the following wartime agencies and laws?
1. War Industries Board
Set production quotas and allocated raw materials. Regulated economy.
2. Railroad Administration
controlled railroad
3. Fuel Administration
monitored coal supplies and rationed gasoline and heating oil. In March 1918 introduced day-light savings time.
4. National War Labor Board
established in 1918 to deal with disputes between management and labor. Workers who refused to obey board orders could lose draft exemptions. Pushed for 8 hour workday, enforced child labor ban, and prompted safety inspections.
5. Food Administration
Under Herbert Hoover, one day a week was "meatless," another "wheatless," another, "sweetless" and two others, "porkless."
6. Committee on Public Information
Propaganda agency, made to "sell" the war to the public. Headed by George Creel, a former muck-raker.
7. Espionage and Sedition Acts
Under these acts a person could be fined up to $10,000 or sentenced to 20 years in jail for interfering with the war-effort or saying anything disloyal. Violated the first ammendment.
Briefly explain why Bernard M. Baruch and George Creel are significant historical figures.
Baruch was a prosperous business man who was the leader of the War industries board.
George Creel was a former muck-raker and leader of CPI.
1. War Industries Board
Set production quotas and allocated raw materials. Regulated economy.
2. Railroad Administration
controlled railroad
3. Fuel Administration
monitored coal supplies and rationed gasoline and heating oil. In March 1918 introduced day-light savings time.
4. National War Labor Board
established in 1918 to deal with disputes between management and labor. Workers who refused to obey board orders could lose draft exemptions. Pushed for 8 hour workday, enforced child labor ban, and prompted safety inspections.
5. Food Administration
Under Herbert Hoover, one day a week was "meatless," another "wheatless," another, "sweetless" and two others, "porkless."
6. Committee on Public Information
Propaganda agency, made to "sell" the war to the public. Headed by George Creel, a former muck-raker.
7. Espionage and Sedition Acts
Under these acts a person could be fined up to $10,000 or sentenced to 20 years in jail for interfering with the war-effort or saying anything disloyal. Violated the first ammendment.
Briefly explain why Bernard M. Baruch and George Creel are significant historical figures.
Baruch was a prosperous business man who was the leader of the War industries board.
George Creel was a former muck-raker and leader of CPI.
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