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It was United States President Woodrow Wilson's plan for peace, where he outlined an idealistic vision, including the creation of the League of Nations.
It was a British passenger ship, sunk by German U-Boats. Over 1,000 people died, including 128 Americans, angering many in the United States and strengthening Allied support amongst the American public.
What is the Lusitania?
Court case which helped define the limits of the First Amendment right to free speech, particularly during wartime. It created the “clear and present danger” standard, which explains when the consequences of speech allow the government to limit it. In times of war your rights can be limited.
An international organization that would settle and discuss disagreements without war-- the United States would not join, thus weakening the organization.
What is the League of Nations?
This 1917 law provided for the registration of all American men between the ages of 21 and 30 for a military draft. By the end of WWI, 24.2 had registered; 2.8 had been inducted into the army. Age limit was later changed to 18 to 45.
Causes of WW I
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They moved into men's jobs like railroad work, cooks, dockworkers, and bricklayers.
Republican U.S. senator for more than 31 years -- led the successful congressional opposition to the U.S. participation in the League of Nations & the Treaty of Versailles.
German submarines sinking any ship that entered British waters without warning, regardless of if ships were military or civilian. Major cause for U.S. to enter the war.
What was unrestricted submarine warfare?
They had exhausted themselves in WWI and were experiencing their own political revolution known as the Bolshevik Revolution --- withdrawing from the war in 1917.
The treaty imposed on Germany by France, Great Britain, the United States, and other Allied Powers after World War I. It demanded that Germany dismantle its military and give up some lands to Poland. It was resented by many Germans and many Americans rejected the treaty due to the League of Nations. Ended WW I.
What is the Treaty of Versailles?
This act passed by Congress made it illegal to Its purpose was to make it illegal to write or speak anything critical of American involvement in the war.
Amended to the Espionage Act making it illegal any utterance that was considered disloyal toward the U.S. government, the Constitution, or the military.