TR
TR created this unit in the Spanish American War. It was a weird combination of cowboys, college grads, and athletes.
What are the Rough Riders?
Nobody is in pain! Actually this means the right to vote
What is suffrage?
He never lived to see it fail. He didn't count on the Belgians putting up a fight. Big mistake
Who was Alfred Von Schlieffen?
It's primary purpose was to go over trenches and create a breakthrough.
What is a tank?
The cause of the modern military haircut. It was a problem in the trenches.
What is lice?
TR's campaign slogan. His cousin had the New Deal. Teddy had this:
What is the Square Deal?
The WCTU and ASL were big in this cause?
What is temperance?
Serbia's big cousin
Who is Russia?
A type of gas that shares it's origin with a condiment used on hot dogs.
What is mustard gas?
One of the most prominent bald men of history. He did get Russia out of the war.
Who is Vladimir Lenin?
Roosevelt flexed his muscle by sending this on a cruise around the world.
What is the Great White Fleet?
Famous book by Upton Sinclair that told of the horrors of the meatpacking industry.
What is the Jungle?
This guy was in line to be the Emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, that was until his driver took a wrong turn in Sarajevo.
Who is Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
One of these sunk the Lusitania. They travel in "wolf packs".
What is a submarine?
The root word is "Caesar". Russian word for king.
What is Tsar?
Teddy's failed attempt for a comeback he created this party.
What is the Bull Moose/Progressive Party?
"Hello fellow rich guy, what do you say we corner the market and raise prices to rip off the common man?"
What is a trust?
This German had a pretty crazy plan, get the Mexicans on the German side and invade the USA
Who was Zimmerman?
The name for the iconic pointed German helmet. It sounds like it might be at home in a deli.
What is a pickelhaube?
Sound often accompanied by cries of "Over the top!".
What is a whistle?
The third C of the the Three C's. Thanks for the parks TR!
What is conservation?
Cause associated with Susan B Anthony
What is Women's Suffrage?
This guy did his best to stay out of the War. He showed up in Versailles with his 14 Points
Who was Woodrow Wilson?
Dirigibles are all fine and good until they come into contact with these.
What are incendiary bullets/tracers?
Popular idea at Versailles, "Okay you low down Germans, you are going to pay us back for every man, bullet, and tank lost in the War!"
What are reparations?