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
KKK
economic and political system that supports govt. control over property to create equality
The moving of African Americans from the south to the North was called
The Great Migration
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
Two examples of Communist nations
This organization was established post WW1 to investigate crime and potential criminals
FBI
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]
These were the two major alliances
Allied powers and the Central powers
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
African American combat unit. Served the US under the command of the French
Harlem hellfighters
Give two reasons why Communism is problematic
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
From Pall Mall, TN. Received the medal of honor for his heroics in the Meuse-Argonne offensive
Alvin C. York
These two nations competed to build the strongest navies in Europe
Britain and Germany
•Longest battle of the war [ 303 days]
Verdun
This event aimed to cut German supply lines
Meuse-Argonne offensive
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
One of the greatest fighter pilots in History
Eddie Rickenbacker
•Commander of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF).
•Insisted American troops fight as independent American units.
John J. Perishing
Only major naval battle of WW1
Jutland
Bloodiest battle of the war. Heavy British casualties on the very first day.
Somme