Vocabulary 1
a person who uses violence for a political cause
terrorist
victory garden
a garden in which citizens raised their own food during World War I
Another name for WWI
The Great War
What was President Woodrow Wilson's initial stance on the United States' involvement in World War I?
He wanted to keep the United States neutral.
What did women and children do to support the troops?
They sewed clothing and knitted socks and sweaters
a contest to build weapons and military power
arms race
bond
a paper that shows debt, or money owed
What did the arms race involve?
Building weapons and military power
Which event turned many Americans against Germany in 1915?
The sinking of the Lusitania
What did President Wilson feel was the best way to create a large armed force?
Implementing a draft
a situation in which neither side wins nor loses
stalemate
communism
an economic system in which the government owns all property and businesses
What caused the start of World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What was the German navy's strategy to hurt the British navy?
Using submarines called U-boats
What was the Selective Service Act?
A law requiring all men between 21 and 30 to sign up for the draft
the spreading of ideas, information, and beliefs to help or hurt a cause
propaganda
armistice
an agreement to stop fighting
Which countries were part of the Central Powers?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire
What did the Zimmerman telegram propose?
That Mexico should join the Central Powers and Germany would help Mexico reclaim Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico
What major event put France and Great Britain in danger when the first U.S. troops arrived in Europe?
A revolution in Russia
a person sent to another country to speak for the government of his or her own country
ambassador
arms race
a contest to build weapons and military power
Which countries were part of the Allied Powers?
Great Britain, France, and Russia
What did Americans buy to support the war financially?
Bonds
What was the significance of the battle in the Argonne Forest?
It was a turning point where the Americans pushed through enemy lines.