China and WWI

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

-The Open Door Policy in China favored the United States.
2. What were the reasons behind the Boxer Rebellion?

-The reasons behind the Boxer Rebellion was when the Chinese were angry that countries were coming in and trying to take over their land.
3. List three causes of World War I?

1. Nationalism a devotion to the interests and culture of one's nation
2. Imperialism building empires
3. Militarism the development of armed forces and their use as a tool to achieve goals
4.  Formation of a system of alliances countries backing-up other countries, like a gang mentality; the Allies,  consisted of France, Britain, and Russia; Central Powers consisted of German and Austria-Hungary

4. How did the U.S. deal with German U-boats?

-The U.S. protected themselves from German U-boats by sailing in groups, guarded by military vessels.
5. What was the Selective Service Act used for?

-The Selective Service Act  was used to require men to register with the government in order to be randomly selected for military service.
6. What new weapons did WWI introduce?

-Tanks and the airplanes were new weapons introduced in WWI.
7. How did the Espionage and Sedition Act affect Freedom of Speech and Labor Unions?

-Espionage and Sedition Act affected freedom of speech because a person could be fined and sentenced in jail for interfering with the war effort or for saying anything disloyal, profane, or abusive about the government or the war effort. Labor Unions were affected because they were sentenced to jail for "accusing of destroying the war effort" because they urged workers to strike for better conditions and higher pay.

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

-There opposition to President Wilson's League of Nations felts like if they joined the League of Nations they would be forced into another war with England.