terms to know
League of Nations
A worldwide origination tasked with maintaining world peace. Woodrow Willson introduced the idea to prevent future conflict it was part of the Treaty of Versailles. U.S. never signed because of opposition in congress
What is the Importance of the Monroe Doctrine
- It established to that Americans were no longer open to European colonization.
- It established the U.S. was its own unique country and was separate from European Affairs
- It established that we won't bother them and they won't bother us.
- It protected our growing economy
What at caused U.S. to participate in the war
- Zimmerman Telegram
-Unrestricted Submarine Warfare ignoring Monroe Doctrine saying U.S. is not involved and does not want to be (Lusitania)
Alivin York
one of the most decorated soldiers in WW1
What was The Lusitania
It was a British civilian passenger ship with Americans on board that the Germans struck and sunk. This event caused the U.S. to join the war.
U.S. reaction to treat of Versailles
We never signed it because of opposition in Congress and later made our own treaty with Germany.
Zimmerman Telegram
A message intercepted that was sent from the Germans asking to ally with the Mexicans urging them to attack the U.S. in exchange for some U.S. territory
Wilson - New Freedom Platform
focused on progressive reforms using government to restore economic competition and break down corporate monopiles.
Who were the U.S. Allies in WW1
Double Jepardy!
Britan/Frace/Italy/Japan/Russia
Meuse Argon Offence
The deadliest campaign in U.S. military history. Fought in France against Germany and it ended the Germans ability to fight.
Response to the preparedness movement
Some supported some did not. Wilson did not support at first and wanted neutrality but later he shifted. Lusitania changed lots of people's support
Treaty of Versailles - German Reaction
Germany had to pay ALL war debt and damage and they had a very restricted military
Lafayette Escadrille
Elite French Air Force American piolets flew for before U.S. entered the war
Trigger for the start of WW1
Assassination of Austrian Archduke
Describe some of the points in Wilsons 14-point speech
1.No secret treaties
2.Freedom of seas in peace and war
3.Free Trade
4.Reduction of Armaments
5.Colonial claims - acknowledge native populations
6-13. National Self-Determination - territorial issues
14. League of nations