Lead up to WWI
The ideology that prioritizes loyalty to one's nation over other interests. It is a major cause of WWI.
What is Nationalism?
This group in the US believed that World War I was not important to the United States. Therefore US show remain isolated from Europe.
What are Isolationists?
US legislation that authorized a draft of young men for military service.
What is the Selective Service Act?
American Automobile manufacturer who created the Model T. He Revolutionized automobile production in the US with the use if Assembly lines
Who is Henry Ford?
African American cultural movement in NY. It led to the creation of new music, literature, art, and culture in the United States (1918 - 1937)
What is the Harlem Renaissance?
Type of fighting where opposing armies fight using permanent trenches for protection.
What is Trench Warfare?
This group in the US felt that World War I did affect American interests and believed that the US should join on the side of the Allies.
What are interventionalists?
People whose moral or religious beliefs prevent them from fighting in a war.
What is a Conscientious Objector?
Harding’s Vice President who assumes the Presidency after Harding’s death. He continues the use of conservative policies and the economy booms.
Who is Calvin Coolidge?
Recorded music marketed towards African Americans from 1920-1940. The records typically contained African American music such as blues, jazz, or gospel music
What are Race Records?
Germany’s military plan for World War I. Planned to invade France through Belgium and the Netherlands.
What is the Schlieffen Plan?
The British passenger ship that is sunk by a German U-boat off the coast of Ireland killing 1200 passengers.
What is the Lusitania?
One of Wilson's 14 points. Created a group of nations with the goal of keeping the peace.
What is a League of Nations?
Albert Fall leases military oil reserves to private companies without competitive bidding. Accepting over $400,000 in bribes in the process.
What is the Teapot Dome Scandal?
The unofficial ambassador of Jazz music. Gains fame playing in major cities across the United States. (New Orleans, Chicago, New York)
Who is Louis Armstrong?
France’s Military Plan for World War I. Planned to mobilize and concentrate troops across the German border.
What is Plan XVII?
This WWI battle saw more than 500,000 casualties in 5 days of fighting. It is the battle that started trench warfare in WWI.
What is the Battle of the Marne?
This US legislation allowed postal authorities to ban treasonable or seditious newspapers
What is the Espionage Act?
A corrupt group of Harding’s administration known for the numerous scandals they committed.
What is the Ohio Gang?
A growing trend to emphasize science and secular values over traditional ideas
What is Modernism?
Britain used this to cut off German supplies throughout the war.
What are Naval Blockades?
Germany’s attempt to set up an alliance with Mexico. Promised the return of Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico after a German victory.
What is the Zimmerman Note (Telegram)?
This person is appointed director of Committee of Public Information and created an advertising campaign to “Sell America" on WWI.
Who is George Creel?
Harding’s Secretary of the Treasury. He favored low taxes on individuals and corporations and significantly cut government spending.
Who is Andrew Mellon?
This amendment was ratified in 1920 and gave women the right to vote in the United States.
What is the 19th Amendment?