US Involvement in WWI
This 1915 maritime tragedy involving a British ocean liner resulted in the deaths of 128 Americans and turned U.S. public opinion sharply against Germany
This May 1918 engagement was the first major American offensive of the war, proving to skeptical French and British commanders that the AEF was capable of independent operations.
This specific point, the fourteenth and most important to Wilson, called for this to ensure political independence and territorial integrity for all states.
What is The League of Nations
Driven by the catastrophic Great Potato Famine of the 1840s, this ethnic group provided the backbreaking labor necessary to construct the Erie Canal and the eastern portion of the Transcontinental Railroad.
Who are The Irish
Popularized on the TikTok Shop and created by artist Kasing Lung, these mischievous, pointed-eared monster figurines became the must-have "blind box" collectible of 2025.
What are Labubus
Germany's 1917 decision to resume this policy—sinking all ships in war zone waters without warning—was the primary catalyst for the U.S. declaration of war.
What is Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
During this June 1918 battle, U.S. Marines earned the nickname 'Devil Dogs' from German soldiers for their tenacity in clearing a dense forest near the Marne River.
What is The Battle of Belleau Wood
Wilson’s plan advocated for 'Absolute freedom of navigation upon' these areas, both in peace and in war, directly addressing the causes of U.S. entry into the conflict.
What is the seas
This early 20th-century movement sought to use government action to correct the social and economic "evils" of the Gilded Age, focusing on regulation, labor rights, and the expansion of democracy.
What is Progressivism
After years of "it's been 84 years" memes, Rockstar Games finally confirmed that the sixth installment of this massive open-world franchise would arrive in late 2026.
In this intercepted message, German Foreign Secretary Arthur Zimmermann proposed a military alliance between Germany and Mexico against the United States
What is The Zimmerman Telegram
Launched in September 1918, this was the largest and deadliest operation in U.S. military history, involving over 1.2 million American soldiers.
What is The Meuse-Argonne Offensive
A major theme of the Fourteen Points was this principle, which argued that ethnic groups should have the right to form their own independent nations and choose their own government.
What is self-determination
These investigative journalists, nicknamed by Teddy Roosevelt, were the "eyes and ears" of the Progressive movement, publishing gritty exposés on corporate corruption, urban poverty, and the meatpacking industry.
Who are the muckrakers
If you are "standing on business" or talking about things that don't make sense, you might be using this "number-based" slang trend that became Dictionary.com’s 2025 Word of the Year despite "meaning nothing."
What is 6-7
In his war message to Congress, President Woodrow Wilson famously declared that the world must be made 'this' for democracy.
What is safe
This commander of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) famously resisted Allied pressure to integrate U.S. troops into existing British and French units.
What is General John J. Pershing
Wilson’s first point called for 'Open covenants of peace, openly arrived at,' a direct strike against this practice which many believed had dragged Europe into war through chain reactions.
What is secret diplomacy
In his famous 1896 speech, this Populist leader and three-time presidential candidate declared that humanity should not be "crucified" upon a "cross of gold," arguing instead for the unlimited coinage of silver.
Who is William Jennings Bryan
One of the most "uncanny valley" trends of early 2026 involves using AI to make these specific characters execute flawless, high-energy hip-hop choreography that shouldn't be physically possible.
What are AI Dancing Babies
This 1916 policy, which Germany eventually broke, temporarily halted the practice of sinking merchant ships without providing for the safety of passengers.
What is The Sussex Pledge
The primary strategic objective of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive was to capture this vital German railroad hub, which would cut off supply lines to the entire Western Front.
What is Sedan
At the Paris Peace Conference, Wilson was forced to compromise on many of his points to satisfy the demands of French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau, who was primarily interested in this.
What is punishing Germany
This five-time presidential candidate and labor leader was sentenced to ten years in prison for a 1918 speech opposing the draft, famously running his final campaign from a federal penitentiary cell.
As of early 2026, over 30 U.S. states have moved to pass laws or restrictions regarding this specific "analog" trend in schools to combat "doomscrolling" and mental health concerns.
What are phone bans