WW1 - 1
A Serbian nationalist assassinates...
Who is Austrian Arch Duke France Ferdinand?
In a nation that valued free enterprise and rugged individualism, a large part of the American public regarded unions with distrust.
What was Labor Conflict?
About 2,000 people were prosecuted under theses laws, half of whom were convicted and jailed.
What were the Espionage and Sedition Acts?
After Wilson left office in 192, the United States officially made peace with Germany. It never ratified the Versailles Treaty nor joined the League of Nations.
What was Rejection of the Treaty?
Thousands of young men voluntarily enlisted for the military service. Still, the military felt it needed more solders and sailors. To meet this need, Secretary of War, Newton D. Barker created a " " system.
What was the selective service?
An telegram, intercepted by Britain Intelligence to Mexico from the German foreign minister, Arthur Zimmermann promised that if Mexico ally itself with Germany in return for Germany's pledge to help Mexico recover lost territories; Texas, New Mexico and Arizona...
What was the Zimmermann Telegram?
Foreign policy realists believed that a German victory would change the balance of power..
What was the War Debate?
Americans had trouble adjusting from the patriotic fervor of wartime to the economic and social stresses of postwar uncertainties.
What was Postwar Problems?
On April 2, 1917, President Wilson stood before a special session of senators and representatives and solemnly asked Congress to recognize the state of war that existed between Germany and the United States...Germany's submarine policy as "warfare against mankind" and declared: "The world must be made safe for democracy."
What was U.S.A declaration of war?
Republican senators raised objections to the league, especially to Article X, arguing that the U.S membership in such a body might interfere with U.S sovereignty and might also cause European nations to interfere in the Western Hemisphere.
What was the Battle For Ratification?
Million of European soldiers on both sides had already died in " " made more murderous in the industrial age...
What is trench warfare?
Soon after the outbreak of war, the " " in part because of orders for war supplies from the British and the French.
What was economic rebound of 1915?
President Wilson urged Congress to to approve an ambitious expansion of the armed forces..
What was Wilson preparing for war?
After months of argument, the president reluctantly agreed to compromise on most of his Fourteen Points, he insisted, however, that the other delegations accept his plan for a League of Nations...which later turned into the..
What is the Treaty Of Versailles?
A nativist group " " mounted the "Hate the Fun" campaigns and used vigilante actions to attack all things German - from Beethoven to cooking sauerkraut...
Who were the American Protection League?
"A general association of nations... for the purpose of affording mutual guarantees of political independence and territorial integrity to great and small states alike"
What is the last point of the Fourteen Points?
Revolution in Mexico, caused thousands of Mexicans to cross the border to work in agriculture and mining. African Americans also took advantage of job opportunities opened up by the war...
What was the The Migration of Mexicans and African Americans?
Wilson sent a strongly worded diplomatic message warning that Germany would be help to "strict accountability" if it continued it's policy of sinking unarmed ships.
What was the Lusitania Crisis?
Before the election of 1916, in 1915 Wilson sent his chief of foreign policy adviser, Colonel Edward House of of Texas, to London, Paris, Berlin to negotiate a peace settlement.
What was President Wilson peace efforts?
A series of events in March 1917,and the president's hopes for arranging a permanent peace with Europe...
What was U.S reason for participating in WW1?
This barrier to U.S participation was suddenly removed on March 15, when Russian revolutionaries overthrew the czar's government and proclaimed a republic.
What was the Russian Revolution?
The " " was commanded by General John J. Pershing...the " " assumed independent responsibility for one segment of the western Front.
What was the American Expeditionary Force (AEF)?
Women's contributions to the war effort, both as volunteers and wage earners, finally convinced Wilson and Congress to support the " "....
What is the 19th Amendment?
What were the effect of the Lusitania Crisis and the Wilson's policies favoring Britain?
A " " against Germany by mining the North Sea and seizing ships - including U.S ships?
What was Great Britain's naval blockade?