US Imperialism
Sensationalized writing that intended to get Americans eager for War
Yellow Journalism
Roosevelt took over the presidency after who was assassinated?
William McKinley
This was used during World War I to influence someone to think or act a certain way
Propaganda
This peace treaty, signed in 1919, placed all of the blame for the war on Germany and required that they repay a total of $3 billion in damages.
Treaty of Versailles
What act was passed that allowed men to be called to service to go fight in the war between the ages of 18 and 45?
Selective Service Act
The lasting effect of the Spanish American War was that it made the US a....
World power
What was Roosevelt's view on monopolies?
There were good trusts and bad trusts
What event was the immediate spark of WWI?
The assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand
This supreme court case limited free speech during wartime.
Schenck v. United States
The Fear of Communist in the United States after WWI is known as...
Red Scare
Give TWO territories that the US acquired as a result of the Spanish American War....
U.S. acquired Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines
What did Roosevelt create to give the ICC more enforcement powers...
Hepburn Act
It was a secret telegram from Germany to Mexico that said if Mexico declared war on the United States and helped Germany, that Germany would help Mexico regain Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.
Zimmerman Telegram
These were purchased to support the military effort and became a symbol of patriotic duty in the United States.
Liberty Bonds
What was the purpose of President Wilson's Fourteen Points?
Used for peace negotiations in order to end WWI
What position did Roosevelt leave to help organize the Rough Riders...
Secretary of the Navy
What was the name of Roosevelt's plan for fairness between small and big businesses...
Square deal
This event in 1915, which led to the deaths of 128 Americans, shifted the tide of public opinion in favor of declaring war on Germany and was a violation of freedom of the seas.
Sinking of the Lusitania
These acts effectively silenced criticism of World War I in the United States.
The Espionage and Sedition Acts
An international organization formed in 1920 to promote cooperation and peace among nations.
The League of Nations
What did secretary of State John Hay call the Spanish American war?
A "Splendid Little War"
What was the name of Roosevelt's plan for the government to be able to control the water supply?
National Reclamation act
What is the BIGGEST reason the US entered WWI?
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
Movement of African-Americans who had been living down south migrated up north because of the availability of factory jobs was known as
The Great Migration
This was the name of the COMMITTEE that helped spread INFORMATION to the public that was positive about the war effort. Also, who was the head of it?
Committee of Public Information/George Creel