Causes of War
The Triple Entente is an example of one of these causes that aggravated European relations.
What is an alliance?
This intercepted communication promised American land to Mexico if they would fight the United States.
What was the Zimmermann Telegram?
Most of World War I was fought within these commonly known "suicide ditches".
What were trenches?
This U.S. leader wanted to make the world safe for democracy.
Who was Woodrow Wilson?
Germany at the Battle of Belleau Wood gave this infernal nickname to the U.S. Marines.
What were Devil Dogs?
The buildup of arms and soldiers to provide protection, but as well exhibit power.
What is militarism?
This cruise liner was stated to have had arms carried aboard it when the Germans destroyed it.
What was the RMS Lusitania?
This great flying ace proved to be a valuable asset after 26 aerial victories.
Who was Captain Eddie Rickenbacker?
This faction of the Senate were great supporters of President Woodrow Wilson.
Who were the Internationalists?
Media made by the government to sway the public opinion.
What is propaganda?
The Congo, Spanish American War, Philippines, Boxer Rebellion are all in relation to this form of diplomacy.
What is imperialism?
This use of German naval power pushed President Wilson to support war efforts in Europe.
What was unrestricted submarine warfare?
Translated as "Dear Friend" in French. This little helper saved thousands of American lives.
Who was Cher Ami?
This European nation wanted nothing more, but for Germany to pay for all damage accrued during World War I.
What is France?
This nickname was affectionately given to American troops.
What were doughboys?
Gavrilo Princip of the Black Hand killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand for this principle.
What is nationalism?
Sgt. York stated he was one of these due to his conflicting religious beliefs with the war effort.
Who were conscientious objectors?
Under the canopy of this forest held the largest American offensive in order to end the war.
What was the Meuse-Argonne?
These senators support American isolationism in their debates on the Treaty of Versailles.
Who were the irreconcilables?
This major leader of the Reservationists had proposed changes to the Treaty of Versailles in his name.
Who was Henry Cabot Lodge?
Refugees from this country were cared for by many Americans during WWI.
What is Belgium?
Woodrow Wilson was ironically reelected in 1916 with this campaign slogan.
What was "He kept us out of war."?
Sometimes referred to as "Black Jack" this military leader lead the doughboys into Europe.
Who was General John Pershing?
These were major idealistic principles to end the war in which only one was agreed upon by European powers.
What were Wilson's Fourteen Points?
This former muckraker was placed in charge of how the war would be presented to the public.
Who was George Creel?