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Hist 1305 World War I Document Based Question Notes
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- History 1305
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US History AWorld War I DBQ
Using Primary Source Documents
DOCUMENT-BASED QUESTION
This question is based on the accompanying documents. It is designed to test your ability to work with
historical documents. Some of the documents have been edited for the purposes of the question. As you
analyze the documents, take into account the source of each document and any point of view that may
be presented in the document.
Historical Context:
Since its founding the United States had traditionally followed a foreign policy of non-
involvement in European Affairs. But by 1917, developments in transportation and
communication brought distant parts of the world closer. Trade with Europe and concern for
the future of democracy eventually brought America into WWI. World War I changed many
aspects of American society and led to a shift in U.S. foreign policy away from isolationism and
toward involvement in world affairs.
Analyze each document and answer the questions thoroughly. Each question should be answered
with a minimum of 3 sentences.
Document 1
1. What was the main idea of the document? [1]
The main idea of the document on the side is to pass an
Amendment for the U.S. Constitution. The amendment would
Give all U.S. citizens the ability to vote without being denied
due to race or gender.
2. Why did WWI change American’s support for the law
proposed in the document above? [1]
During WWII Americans saw what an impact having a leader
that was not voted upon by the American people could have.
Americans rallied against the current president and some
soldiers did not show up to draft when it came time to fight in
the war. This finally gave the push needed to gain full voting
rights for everyone.
, Document 2
3. What were some of the motives behind Germany’s sending of the document to Mexico? [1]
Germany’s motive was to gain the trust and support of Mexico’s regime. They appealed to their sense of loss as the Germans
knew that the Mexican Government would want to regain the territories lost in Texas and New Mexico. Thus this letter was sent
to form an alliance with an army that already had a reason to go to war with the U.S.
4. Can you explain what must have happened when the American public found out about this document? [1]
I believe that the American public was very frightened when they discovered the nature of the document. I basically
entailed Germany’s plan for war along with their bribery to Mexico in order to ensure a branch of new recruits.
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