America enters the war
Who opposed America joining WWI?
Pacifists- Women's Peace party
Socialists
German and Irish Americans
What new weapons technology was used in WWI?
Heavy and long range artillery
Machine guns were perfected
Flamethrowers
First use of airplains
Poison gasses including Mustard Gas
What did America do about the Treaty of Versailles?
Congress vetoes, Wilson was at odds with congress and was unable to convince congress it was the right thing to do. Wilson campaigns around the country to convince the country to sign the treaty. He has a massive stroke and his wife and cabinet take over for him. Harding wins in 1920. US signs seperate peace treaty in 1921
What events lead to the eventual entrance of America into the war?
1)British and German Blockades meant our cargo was being seized 2)Right to search and seize ships w/ "war goods" 3)Bombing of the Lusitania 4)Sussex Pledge and its negation 5) Black Tom Island Ammo dump explosion 6)Zimmerman Telegram
What was the War Industry Board?
The US Government regulated businesses to make sure we were keeping up with war demand
What did the US economy look like in the 1920's?
Rising prosperity but uneven distribution of wealth
Why was America called the "Arsenal of Democracy"?
America massively ramped up production of all war materials and supplied the allied powers
Who was involved in the Treaty of Versailes?
Britain, France, America
What charactorized the second industrial revolution?
The rise of assembly lines. The introduction of standardized parts. spread of electricity. Large amount of new inventions and new industries (auto)
What is the 19th amendment?
womens sufferage
What were the conditions of the Treaty?
Germany to pay $56 billion in reparations. Germany must give away territories.
What were the major problems of the 1920's?
1)Overproduction with oversaturation and no planned obsolescence. 2)Inflation - Florida land boom example of pyramid scheme 3)Stock market "Orgy" - no rewgulation, insider trading, stock overvalued 4) Black Friday
How did we fund the war effort?
Liberty bonds
inheritence tax
Income Tax
What points did Wilson propose?
Self determination of nations, Not so successful in middle east. International code of conduct: free trade, reduce arms, ban poison gasses, League of Nations to arbitrate disputes (but no enforcement powers)