The Great Debate: U.S. Involvement
Homefront
Road to War
Trouble on the Homefront
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This foreign policy belief said the U.S. should stay out of other countries’ conflicts and avoid getting involved in World War I
Isolationism
100
This group, especially those from Germany, faced increased suspicion and discrimination on the homefront during World War I.
Immigrants
100
The U.S. grew angry at Germany after this passenger ship was sunk in 1915, killing over 100 Americans
Lusitania
100
This 1917 law made it illegal to interfere with the draft or speak out against the war effort
Espionage Act
100
This American holiday in November celebrates gratitude, family gatherings, and a big turkey dinner
Thanksgiving
200
They said the U.S. should enter WWI to protect democracy and keep the world safe
Internationalism
200
Women’s hard work during WWI strengthened the case for this major change in voting rights
Women's Suffrage; 19th Amendment
200
This secret German message promising Mexico U.S. territory in exchange for joining the war helped push America closer to entering WWI
Zimmerman Note
200
This 1918 law made it a crime to criticize the government, the military, or the war effort during WWI
Sedition Act
200
Founded in the late 19th century, this Covington high school is the oldest public high school in Kentucky still operating on its original campus
Holmes High School
300
This WWI poster showing Uncle Sam standing ‘side by side’ with Britannia suggested that the U.S. supported Britain partly to protect what important type of relationship
Economic relationships; Trade
300
This group pushing for better wages and working conditions was targeted under WWI laws, as the government often labeled their strikes and protests as threats to national security.
Labor Unions
300
Germany’s return to this aggressive naval tactic in 1917—allowing U-boats to sink ships without warning—helped push the United States closer to entering World War I
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
300
This deadly 1918 outbreak killed hundreds of thousands of Americans, overwhelming hospitals and disrupting life on the homefront during WWI
Influenza Pandemic
300
In this fictional crossover concept, K-pop idols use their style, teamwork, and special abilities to battle supernatural threats as elite demon hunters
K-Pop Demon Hunters
400
This foreign policy approach by Theodore Roosevelt justified using U.S. military power to influence events in Latin America and the Caribbean, even while claiming to seek peaceful negotiation.
Big Stick Diplomacy
400
Members of this political group were arrested, fined, or jailed during WWI for speaking out against the draft or criticizing U.S. war policies
Socialists
400
Based on this political cartoon, President Wilson responded to the Zimmermann Telegram in this way
The U.S. should prepare to defend against an attack
400
This government agency used propaganda, posters, and speeches to shape public opinion and build support for the war—often pressuring Americans to conform.
Committee on Public Information
400
Teenagers today face many challenges, but few are as terrifying as this daily crisis
Trying to function like a normal human after staying up until 3 a.m. for absolutely no reason
500
This major goal of Wilson’s Fourteen Points aimed to prevent future wars by promoting self-determination, open diplomacy, and a new international peacekeeping organization.
League of Nations
500
This Supreme Court standard during WWI allowed the government to punish speech it believed could interfere with military recruitment or threaten national security
Clear and Present danger
500
This British wartime strategy cut off vital food and supplies to Germany, causing severe shortages and civilian suffering—and increased tensions as neutral nations like the U.S. protested its impact on trade.
Naval blockade of Germany
500
Some Americans reacted to the Zimmermann Telegram by demanding stronger border defenses against potential threats from Mexico—a movement that helped lay the groundwork for what major border policy the U.S. has today?
Border Wall along the Mexican/U.S. border
500
Across the U.S., many schools have moved to ban student cell phones after research showed these devices contribute to decreased focus, increased anxiety, and major learning disruptions. What problem were schools trying to solve with these bans? Give at least 2 examples
mental health, cheating, social media drama, and/or classroom behavior