WW1
Happened from 1914 - 1918. Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism and Nationalism were major contributors to war, but the assassination of Arch Duke Ferdinand was main spark. New technologies (machine guns, tanks, airplanes) and trench warfare were key characteristics of this war.
WW1
extreme social & political loyalty, patriotism and love for one's own country
Nationalism
Germany, Ottoman empire, Bulgaria, Austria-hungry.
The U.S. acquired so many troops by
Trenches protected soldiers from this new weapon
Machine guns
This was the spark that started the war.
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
posters, movies, cartoons, songs, political ads etc. aimed at promoting a specific point of view and to create support
Propaganda
Progressive Democrat President that passed 16th, 17th, 18th & 19th Amendment. Ended neutrality during World War I in 1917. Wrote 14 Points and created the alliance League of Nations
Woodrow Wilson
what did Germany have to give up at the end of the war
land
The United States joined the war during this year
1917
to block/stop any goods or military materials from getting in or out of a place
Blockade
to work, communicate and negotiate with other nations peacefully
Diplomacy
Document written by Pres. Woodrow Wilson outlining 14 points to create peace after World War I.
Fourteen Points
How did the U.S help the allied powers before they joined the war
Sending food, supplies, weapons,etc
This was a secret diplomatic communication issued from the German Foreign Office in January 1917 that proposed a military alliance between Germany and Mexico.
Zimmerman Telegram
the assassin who killed Ferdinand was from
Serbia
to focus mostly on domestic (home) policies and to avoid becoming involved in foreign entanglements
Isolationism
Ended World War I with harsh conditions for Germany: Had to pay back money for the war (reparations), downsize military, give up conquered lands etc..
Treaty of Versailles
Women's involvement during WWI proved women could do more than just take care of their family. This lead to women gaining the right to do what in 1918?
Vote! 18th Amendment!
German U boats violated free trade and neutrality through unrestricted submarine warfare by sinking this ship drawing the U.S. into war
Lusitania
groups working together to achieve similar economic or militaristic interests (Triple Entente, League of Nations, United Nations, Nato, Warsaw Pact)
Alliance
not taking one side over another, to remain uninvolved in a war or foreign entanglement
Neutrality
Allied powers were
Seribia, Russia, France, England, Belgium, Italy
He was the heir to the Austria-Hungary throne. He was assassinated by the Black Hands.
Who is Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
what was one of the things Germany had to put down because of the Treaty of Versailles
Weapons