Cat 1
The Build up of armed forces as a tool of diplomacy
Militarism
A system of partnerships
Alliances
Armored vehicles on caterpillar treads
Tanks
This was passed in part because of Women's contributions during the war.
19th Amendment
Date the armistice was signed that ended WW1
11/11/18
Fourteen points
Widespread use led to urban sprawl and economic growth in the 1920s
Automobile
The US's original stance regarding WW1
Neutrality
This act resulted in 24 million Americans registering for the draft
Selective Service Act
Citizens grew these to conserve food for the war effort
Victory gardens
This health crisis killed 500,000 Americans
Flu Pandemic of 1918
An international organization proposed after WW1
League of Nations
Quota system
limited the number of immigrants allowed into the US
German submarines
U-Boats
Fighting that was characterized by horrific conditions, mud, and disease
Trench warfare
This telegram proposed an alliance between Germany and Mexico
Zimmerman note
A chemical weapon used to subdue enemies
Poison gas [ mustard gas]
Movement of African Americans up north to look for jobs.
Great Migration
This clause placed sole blame on Germany for WW1
War Guilt clause
These two Italian immigrants were controversially convicted of murder.
Sacco and Vanzetti
Slavic nation supported by Russia and coveted by Austria/Hungary
Serbia
Pride in one's country that led to rivalries and tensions in Europe
Nationalism
The date that Wilson declared war on Germany
April 2, 1917
Planes
Limited free speech during the war
Espionage and Sedition acts
This treaty ended WW1 and imposed harsh penalties on Germany
Treaty of Versailles
A bribery scandal involving oil reserves in Wyoming
Teapot Dome Scandal
These two nations competed to build the strongest navies in Europe
Britain and Germany
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
These weapons could fire up to 600 rounds per minute
Machine gun
The sinking of this ship outraged Americans and turned public opinion against Germany
Lusitania
The first US propaganda agency
The Committee on Public Information
This was the fear of Communism spreading in America
Red Scare
Raised taxes on imported goods to 60%
Fordney-McCumber Tarriff
A US led financial arrangement to aid Germany in paying reparations
Dawes plan