Vocab
Alliance
a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
Pacific
What ocean did the United States want to have trade in?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Who was assassinated in 1914?
The League Of Nations
What was president Wilson’s last point in his 14 points? OR what was a group of nations that was meant to talk through issues instead of going to war
Imperialism
a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
Russia
What country did America buy Alaska from?
Growing Nationalism, a web of alliances, and nations flexing their military
Why did tensions rise leading up to WWI?
An 8 hour work day and overtime pay
What are benefits workers gained due to the National War Labor Board?
Militarism
the belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
When journalists intentionally stretch the truth for a good story
What is yellow journalism?
U-Boat
What naval weapon did Germany invent?
Pacifists, German Americans, and Socialists
What are groups that opposed the war?
Isolationism
a policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of other countries.
To kick off the war, a ship was sunk near Cuba and America was quick to blame Spain
What is the Maine?
Blow up a British ship with over 100 Americans onboard, send a letter to Mexico asking them to attack America, and blow up 4 American ships
What did the Germans do to anger America?
Sedition Act and Espionage Act
What are acts that made it illegal to speak out against the government?
Nationalism
identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations.
To set up a foothold in the Pacific and have a Navy base halfway to China
Why did America take over Hawaii
November 11th, at 11:11 am
When did the Armistice (truce) begin?
Disband entire military, take full blame for WWI, and pay off the entire war
What are things the peace treaty forced Germany to do?