WWI- Europe
Known as the match or spark that started the war in Europe.
What is the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Due to increases in military technology and trench warfare, soldiers experienced periods of deadlock or no forward movement.
What is a stalemate?
This was used by George Creel to help support the war effort. There were many different types.
What is propaganda?
Known for the $5 workday, weekends, and innovating the auto industry.
Who is Henry Ford?
Movement led by advertisements meant to convince people to buy things they don't necessarily need due to a large influx of products in the market.
Extreme pride or devotion to one's country. Ex. France wanting the Alsace-Lorraine territory back from Germany.
What is Nationalism?
An intercepted message from Germany to Mexico asking them to declare war on the US.
What is the Zimmermann Note or Zimmermann Telegram?
These two groups worked in jobs/industries they had previously been barred from due to the war.
Who are women and African Americans?
Paying a small portion up front and then paying for the rest over time.
What is installment buying?
This amendment made it illegal to manufacture, buy, or sell alcohol until 1933
What is the 18th Amendment?
These secret agreements led to a tangled web and more countries fighting than needed.
What are alliances? What is the alliance system?
Using battleships or submarines to protect merchant ships from enemy forces to deliver supplies.
What is the convoy system?
This agreement proved to be unequal as Germany had to accept sole guilt for the war and pay high reparations and losses.
What is the Treaty of Versailles?
This group continued to struggle financially because they overproduced and now prices have dropped.
Who are farmers? Dun dun dun dun dun dun dun
This was a collective of artists, authors, writers, musicians, and intellectuals that spread across the US and was a celebration of Black Pride.
What is the Harlem Renaissance?
Another name for weaponry build up/being prepared just in case.
What is Militarism?
When selling goods to belligerent nations, it's best to pick the one who owes you more money.
What is America's Debt Worry?
This government agency was created to help draw up support for the war effort. Led by George Creel.
What is the CPI? What is the Committee of Public Information?
This group successfully profited from Prohibition due to smuggling and other "legitimate" businesses. Ex. Al Capone
Who was the mafia or the mob? Who are bootleggers?
The movement of African Americans from the South to the North due to lack of economic opportunities and discrimination.
What is the Great Migration?
Countries joining the war because they want to acquire more land or territory. *Hint we've learned about this in previous units.
What is imperialism?
The last point of President Wilson's 14 Points. America would act like a counselor to Europe precursor to the UN.
What is the League of Nations?
This group led by John J. Pershing represented Americans fighting in Europe.
What is the AEF? What is the American Expeditionary Forces?
Investing in high risk and high reward stocks that could lead to debt.
What is buying on margin?
This created the Federal Prohibition Bureau and 1500+ jobs to enforce the new law.
What is the Volstead Act?