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Twain and Carnegie thought imperialism was wrong because it went against American values of self-rule and independence from foreign powers and was too expensive. It's safe to say they would both be considered:
Anti-Imperialists
This was the last straw for the Americans before entering the war in 1917
Zimmerman Note
World War 1 was paid by
Liberty Bonds
This administration regulated food production and food rationing
Food Administration
Germany lost land, was forced to pay reparations, reduce the size of its military, and accept blame for starting the war (even though they really didn't) are stipulations in this treaty which officially ended World War 1
Treaty of Versailles
Why is access to foreign markets important?
More you can trade, the more money you make and more stuff you can buy
These new weapons had a horrible psychological effect on soldiers experiencing these weapons for the first time
Chemical Weapons (Poison Gas)
The threat of U-Boats prompted the US to use this system to protect against German submarines
Convoy System
This Board regulated the production of war time manufactured resources to make sure we had the materials to fight in World War 1
War Industries Board
Woodrow Wilson proposed the creation of an international organization of world leaders to prevent war in the future
League of Nations
Neutrality, but be prepared
The assassination of this man, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne in Serbia 1914 led to the outbreak of fighting in Europe
These laws made it illegal to speak out against the War effort or sabotage the war effort
Sedition and Espionage Act
Winning public support through Propaganda was the purpose of this organization
Committee on Public Information
Ironically, even though it was Wilson's idea, the US did not join the League of Nations because:
We were afraid of being dragged into another war (we wanted to be isolationist)
Americans were angry after the sinking of this civilian cruise liner in 1915
Lusitania
Militarism (arms race), nationalism, imperialism, and alliances
This court case said speaking out against the war created a "clear and present danger" to the war effort and was not protected by the 1st Amendment of the Constitution
Schenck v. U.S.
Three ways citizens could support the war on the homefront:
Was Teddy Roosevelt considered a Progressive President
Yes
The "secret" correspondence between Germany and Mexico was a deal. Mexico attacks the US, and Germany gives them Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona after the war. What was the name of this telegram?
Zimmerman Note
These are the reasons the US entered the war in 1917
Russian Revolution, sinking of three merchant ships, Unrestricted Submarine Warfare, and the Russian Revolution
To raise the size of the military, the US passed this Act and created the draft
Selective Service Act
The 14 Point Plan for everlasting peace by Woodrow Wilson included, among other things, the right for self-determination. What is self-determination?
The right of a country to rule and govern itself without foreign interference
DAILY DOUBLE: These are the original allied powers
Russia, Britain, and France