Causes of WWI
extending economic, political or social control over various peoples of the world
imperialism
These were planted by American families to help the war effort
victory gardens
The movement of large numbers of African Americans to northern cities
Great Migration
balloons were used for this
observation
This country was annexed in the 1890s for its economic and strategic importance to the U.S.
Hawaii
his death caused Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia
Francis Ferdinand
One-sided information was provided by the government to persuade Americans to support the war
propaganda
The 19th amendment dealt with this
women's suffrage
this could burn or blind a soldier
poison gas/mustard gas
This group of volunteer soldiers led the charge up San Juan Hill in Cuba
Rough Riders
a devotion to the interests and culture of one’s nation
Two ways in which Americans lashed out against German culture
tar and feather, changing German named streets, removing German authors from libraries, not playing German composers
In an effort to conserve energy, the government started this which is still around today
daylight savings time
These were effective ways to go through barbed wire
tanks
The policy that stated that America would use force to protect its economic interests in Latin America
Big Stick Diplomacy
the development of armed forces and their use as a tool of diplomacy
militarism
These laws fined Americans who spoke out against the war
Espionage and Sedition Acts
These types of jobs were done by women for the first time during WWI
factory work
These were used for the first time during WWI to fire bullets and bombs
airplanes
The primary economic need that led to America’s interest in overseas expansion
new markets
prior to WWI, these provided a measure of international security
alliances
The increase in production necessary to supply the Allies led many workers to join these
unions
The Russian Revolution led to this type of government
These allowed soldiers to quickly kill larger numbers of soldiers than older types of this weapon
machine guns
In his first Open Door Note, John Hay asked other nations to do this
share trading rights in China