Alliances
Who were Allies?
France, Britain, Russia
This type of fighting did not allow countries to gain much land, leading to stalemate.
Trench Warfare
What was Propaganda?
Ideas spread to influence public opinion for or against a cause
Who was Woodrow Wilson?
President during WW1
Who Were The Central Powers?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
German wanted to avoid a two-front war. They believed that Russia would take time to mobilize troops and that they could be done fighting France quickly before that.
The Schlieffen Plan
What was the Great Migration?
Movement of over 300,000 African Americans from the rural south into Northern Cities
What was The Lusitania
A British passenger ship sunk by a German U-Boat. 128 Americans were on board and died.
Who was in the Big 4?
US, France, Britain, Italy
We needed more men registering for the draft. This law required registration to join our armed forces.
The Selective Service Act
What were the Espionage and Sedition Acts?
Laws that enforced harsh punishment against anyone who opposed participation in the war
Who was the Archduke of Austria-Hungary who was assassinated and in part caused the war to start?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What Treaty Ended WW1?
Treaty of Versailles
The allies were sick of their ships being attacked by German u-boats, so they used this strategy to prevent the sinking and attack of merchant ships.
The Convoy System
Agency established during WW1 to increase efficiency & discourage waste in war-related industries
The War Industries Board
What was message between Mexico and Germany proposing an alliance?
The Zimmerman Telegram
What was the League of Nations?
The first worldwide organization to maintain world peace.
What is one reason Americans were against fighting and one reason Americans believed it was necessary?
against - pacifists
for - economic reasons, nativism
No secret treaties, freedom of seas; removal of economic barriers, reduction of arms, adjust colonial claims were necessary for...
Necessary for Peace
What is a temporary cease-fire/declaration of peace?
armistice