### Short Answer
1. Summarizing: What were the major empires in Europe prior to World War I, and why did nationalism threaten the stability of Europe?
2. Identifying Causes: What single event began the chain reaction that led to World War I?
3. Explaining Effects: How did economic opportunities expand for African Americans, Mexican Americans, and women during World War I?
4. Explaining Cause and Effect: How did the Food Administration help to ensure that troops had enough food overseas?
5. Summarizing: What constitutional issues were raised by the federal government's efforts to ensure public support during World War I? How did the Supreme Court deviate from a strict construction view of the First Amendment?
6. Identifying Effects: What impact did the arrival of American troops have on the course of the war?
7. Describing: Which countries did Russia give up as a result of pulling out of the war and signing the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?
8. Identifying Effects: What economic and social issues caused racial unrest in 1919? What effects did the war and the race riots have on African Americans and their struggle for civil rights?
9. Explaining Cause and Effect: Why did many Americans come to fear Communists and other radicals during the Red Scare after World War I? What was the effect of the Red Scare?
### History and Social Sciences Analysis
10. Explaining Cause and Effect: Write a brief essay discussing why each of the following countries took part in World War I: Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Balkan states, France, Russia, Italy, Britain, and the United States. Synthesize these reasons, and explain the main causes of World War I. What major themes emerge as to why nations go to war?
11. Summarizing: Discuss the major issues of the neutrality debate that began in the United States after the start of World War I. What were the major issues being debated? Explain why Americans were divided in their opinions, and identify people and groups on different sides of the issue.
12. Understanding Context: Explain the significance of World War I. Why is it a turning point in history?
13. Identifying Effects: What were the economic effects of World War I on the United States? Be sure to include the impact on the economy prior to America's entry into the war, the effect of mobilization, and the economic changes that took place after the war ended.
### Research and Presentation
14. Presenting: Prepare and present a lecture that describes the contributions of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) and General John Pershing during World War I. Include an assessment of how important the AEF was to bringing an end to the war.
15. Determining Meaning: What are the different uses and connotations of the words nation, state, nation-state, and country? Conduct research to find out. Share your findings with the class in the form of a short presentation.
