Causes
A relationship in which countries agree to work together and help eachother.
Alliances
This alliance was made up of Germany, Austria Hungary, and The Ottoman Empire
The Central Powers
All aspects of a society were channeled into war effort
Total War
This was a major reason for the US entering the war-
Germany began “unrestricted submarine warfare” against all ships and a passenger ship was hit killing over 1,000 innocent people
The Sinking of The Lusitania
This document was signed at the end of the War in order to bring the war to a close and punish Germany.
The Treaty of Versailles
Pride or love for one's country
Nationalism
This alliance was made up of Britain, France, Russia, The U.S.A. and Italy
The Triple Entente
A system used during wartime where the government limits how much food people can buy so there is enough for soldiers and everyone at home.
Rationing
This was a major reason for the US entering the war -
Proposed an alliance between Germany and Mexico only IF the US declared war on Germany
The Zimmerman Telegram
This Document was written by U.S. president Wilson in order to bring the war to an end while maintaining harmony and Democracy.
The 14 Point Plan
Larger countries dominating smaller countries for land, resources, or other reasons.
Imperialism
This country remained neutral for majority of the war, but was helpful in the success of the Triple Entente.
America
A U.S. law passed to stop treason from being printed
Espionage Act
When the United States entered World War On, they only declared war on one country. Who was it?
This Peace keeping Organization was created to prevent any future world wars from occurring.
The League of Nations
A strong focus on building up the military.
Militarism
This group of people gained importance during WWI as they fought in factories and served as nurses.
Women
A system where the government requires certain people, usually young men, to join the military and serve for a period of time, even if they did not volunteer.
The Selective Service Act
Women gained this right following War World One.
Suffrage
True or False: The United States was the most influential member of the League of Nations
False
This was the major spark/event that led to the start of the war.
The Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
This time period in America happened prior to the war and helped America have the weapons necessary to be successful in the war
The Industrial Revolution
U.S. government agency created to help organize the country's economy for war. It was responsible for making sure factories produced enough goods for soldiers, controlled raw materials, set prices, and made businesses focus on war production instead of consumer goods.
War Industries Board
____________________ were people whose religious and/or moral beliefs forbid them from fighting in war
Conscientious Objectors
What happened to the American economy following World War One?
The economy was thriving after the war.