Spanish American War
This long-term cause of WWI led some countries to make reckless decisions because they felt more bold and empowered.
What is Alliances?
The Committee on Public Information (CPI) used this to try to convince Americans to support the war effort.
What is Propaganda?
This was President Woodrow Wilson's plan for lasting peace through international openness and cooperation.
What is the Fourteen Points?
Germany sent this to Mexico to ask them to fight against the United States in return for recovering their land if America joined WWI. It was intercepted by the British and shared with the United States, leading America to join WWI.
What is the Zimmermann Telegram?
This idea took hold before the Spanish American War. It questioned where America should set its limits and promoted empire building through influence and land.
What is Imperialism?
Many Americans believed WWI was none of their business, which led them to have this type of feelings about US involvement.
What is Isolationist?
This law established a military draft in 1917.
What is the Selective Service Act?
Wilson wanted this organization (meant to promote peaceful cooperation between countries) to be included in the WWI treaty, but the United States never joined it.
What is the League of Nations?
These territories were taken by the United States in the aftermath of the Spanish American War
What are the Philippines and Puerto Rico
US President Woodrow Wilson initially did not want to get involved in WWI because the United States was made up of many of these types of people.
What are immigrants?
Germany was forced to pay reparations and accept this as a part of the Treaty of Versailles.
What is full responsibility for WWI/guilt for WWI?
This policy from 1823 established the principal that the US would prohibit European involvement in North America
What is the Monroe Doctrine
This long-term cause of WWI saw individual countries aggressively pursuing their needs and wants above all else.
What is nationalism or jingoism?
This was the movement of African Americans in the 20th century from the rural South to the industrial North as they sought better living conditions, safety, and jobs.
What was the Great Migration?
This country was the most committed to punishing Germany in the Treaty of Versailles.
What is France?
This act was passed in 1917 and enacted severe penalties for anyone engaged in disloyal or treasonable activities (especially through the mail)
What was the Espionage Act?