Pre-War Tensions
Four items that were a result of the Industrial Revolution that led to World War I being the first "Modern War"
Machine Rifles, Modern Grenades, Tanks, Armored Battleships, Planes, Flamethrowers, and Chemical Warfare
A union between countries formed for mutual benefit
Alliance
What type of war was America preparing for when it officially got "involved"
Total War
The Treaty to End WWI
Treaty of Versailles
This was the space in between trenches in France during WWI
No Mans Land
When a strong nation has authority over a weaker territory through economic, political, or military power
Imperialism
Triple Entente
France, England, and Russia
What is it when civilians give a loan to the government during war or in an effort to raise money for a war
War Bond
Many political radicals and immigrants were arrested in 33 cities, some were held in prison without actually being charged with a crime and some were deported
Palmer Raids
Made it illegal to protest military recruiting or help the enemy (could face up to 20 years in prison)
Espionage Act
These 4 things/ ideas led to tension before WWI
Imperialism, Militarism, Nationalism, Alliances
Serbia and this country were allied when Franz Ferdinand was assassinated
Russia
This ship was sunk in May of 1915 that led Americans to rethink their Isolationist ideas
Lusitania
This nation was created after WWI because of the Treaty of Versailles
Poland
How many points were in Wilsons plan?
14
Strong loyalty to one’s nation and belief that the interest of the nation as a whole is more important than individuals or groups
Nationalism
Triple Alliance
Germany, Austro Hungarian Empire, Italy
Many Americans feared communism after the ____________.
Bolshevik Revolution
This Amendment gave women the right to vote
19th
Assassinated Franz Ferdinand in 1914
Gavrilo Princip
He was the President of the United States when WWI was occuring.
Woodrow Wilson
England declares war on Germany only when they invaded this neutral country in 1914
Belgium
This telegram was sent to Mexico in an attempt to keep America out of WWI
Zimmerman Telegram
Which country was ODDLY absent at Versailles when Allied leaders were deciding the fate of Germany?
Germany
Penalties for criticizing or speaking out against the government
Sedition Act