Causes of WWI
A policy of glorifying military power and always keeping a standing army prepared for war. This resulted in the ARMS race.
Militarism
This treaty was made at the end of WWI and put all of the blame on Germany for the war. This led to resentment and helped lead to the rise in Hitler.
Treaty of Versailles
What two countries emerged as world powers following World War II?
US and USSR emerged as world powers
The policy the US followed at the beginning of war during both World Wars
Isolationism/Neutrality
Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
Propaganda
Distrust between countries led to this. Some of these were made in secret which proved to be problematic and not allowed today.
Alliances
The organization was originally put forward by President Woodrow Wilson in his 14 points. However, the US did not join and it had little power.
Weak League of Nations
One of the few positive outcomes of WWII. It involved an worldwide economic crisis.
End of the Great Depression
Germany sent a telegram telling Mexico to attack the U.S. during World War I
Zimmerman Note
What strategies were used on the home front during both wars to gain support and allow resources to go to the troops abroad
Victory Gardens
Carpooling
Rationing Foods
This was the "spark" that ignited WWI
Assassination
What type of government was rising in European countries like the Soviet Union and Germany. Who were the leaders?
Stalin and Hitler
This organization replaced the League of Nations and was more inclusive and successful. Still in place today.
United Nations created
An attack on U.S. soil by Japan that pushed the U.S. to join World War II
Pearl Harbor
After the attack on Pearl Harbor the U.S. did what to Japanese Americans?
Japanese Internment Camps
A pride in one's own country and interest
Nationalism
The act of giving in to avoid conflict. Giving Germany back territories/small amounts to avoid destruction.
Appeasement
Germany and Berlin was divided following WWII into how many zones?
4 occupation zones
By France, U.S., Soviet Union, and Great Britain
The British ship that was attacked by Germany and killed 128 Americans
Sinking of the Lusitania
The years-long project that took place at multiple secret locations across the U.S. responsible for creating atomic bombs.
Manhattan Project
A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force
Imperialism
WWII was Triggered by what 3 events. (Must name at least 2 for points)
1. Germany and USSR sign non-aggression pact
2. Germany invaded Poland
3. Pearl Harbor
This action was taken by the US to end the war.
Bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima
This type of warfare was used by Germany during World War I that affected US Shipping
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
During World War I what did the U.S. Government make Austrians and Germans do during the war to allow the government to keep an eye on them.
Enemy Alien Registration