WWI causes — key factors?
Militarism, alliances, imperialism, nationalism, assassination.
Trench warfare — primary feature?
Fighting from deep trenches for protection.
U-Boat — role in WWI?
German submarines sinking enemy ships.
Roaring Twenties — cultural change?
Flappers, jazz, cars, radio.
Great Depression — trigger?
Black Tuesday stock market crash.
WWII — major battle?
D-Day invasion of Normandy.
Cold War — main rivalry?
U.S. vs Soviet Union.
Militarism — WWI escalation?
Buildup of military increased war likelihood.
Stalemate — trench warfare?
Neither side gains advantage.
Lusitania — significance?
Sank by Germans, angered U.S.
Zimmerman Note — purpose?
German message urging Mexico to fight U.S.
NATO — purpose?
Military alliance for mutual defense.
Iron Curtain — meaning?
Division between East and West Europe.
Social Security Act — impact?
Created pensions, aid for elderly and unemployed.
Answer 14 questions on American History: From WWI to Cold War.
1. How did the Ford Model T affect American life in the 1920s?
2. Which institution was formed after World War II to encourage peace and cooperation among nations?
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