WWI
What does MAIN stand for and what does each letter mean
M-Militarism- this is when a country builds up their military and uses it as their most powerful force.
A-Alliances- this is when countries have mutually beneficial relationships between one another.
I-Imperialism- this is when you take another country’s land with force or diplomatically.
N-Nationalism- this is having extreme pride in one’s country.
What is the Wilson's 14 points
These were President Woodrow Wilson’s 14 ideas on how to peacefully establish boundaries so that another world war would never happen again.
They included how to divide land, freedom of the seas, but did not mention blaming anyone or paying for reparations.
What is the Prohibtion
Prohibited the sale, manufacturing, transportation of intoxicating (alcoholic) beverages in the U.S.
What was the Roaring 20s
A time that made the USA fun and everyone can do whatever they want.
Why did the USA joined the war?
Sinking of the Lusitania- this was when Germany used unrestricted submarine warfare and sunk a British passenger ship that also had Americans on board. There were many casualties. And
Zimmerman Telegram- this was when Germany sent Mexico a coded message. The message asked Mexico to attack the US and in response they would get land back. This message was intercepted by the British and the US was notified.
What is the Treaty of Versailles
This was the plan that was actually put into place after the “Big Four” met to negotiate terms after WWI.
They did not listen to Wilson’s 14 points and put blame and reparations on Germany.
What was the results of the Prohibtion.
Rise of speakeasies (illegal bars)
Rise of crime (bribes, violence)
Rise of organized crime such as mobsters selling illegal alcohol (Al Capone)
U.S. Gov’t lost money in enforcing and lack of taxes
What did America buy with.
Credits
What is propaganda?
Propaganda is
Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
or
Media that use carefully crafted messages to manipulate actions and beliefs. It has one purpose only: to persuade.
What is the League of Nation
Was a worldwide organization where countries would work together to help and protect one another. It was a form of alliance between countries.
What was the amendment that made prohibition
The 18th Amendment
What were women who got a new role was called
Flappers
What is Trench Warfare
Trenches—long, deep ditches dug as protective defenses—are most often associated with World War I.
Both sides of the war dug trenches to protect themselves on the battlefield.
The Germans and central powers’ trenches were constructed better than the British and the Allied powers’ trenches.
Soldiers were stuck in trenches for months at a time.
The area between two trenches was known as “No Man’s Land”
Who was assassiation that caused WWI
When was Prohibition were removed
1933
What is the Sedition Act
This act limited America’s speech during times of war. Any American that violated this act would be given a fine or arrested.
Who was part of the Central Powers and the Allied Powers
Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire
Allied Powers: Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy, Romania, Canada, Japan and the United States
What was the amendment that repealed Prohibition
21th Amendment