Woody Will
He was President prior to and during World War I, and, in the beginning of the conflict declared that the US would remain neutral, stating we would be "impartial in thought as well as in action."
Who was Woodrow Wilson?
These countries made up the Triple Entente/Allied Powers.
What are the United Kingdom, Russia, and France?
The I in MAIN (in reference to WWI) stands for this, when powerful countries want to take over and control smaller ones, also known as competition for land and resources.
What is Imperialism?
Much fighting, particularly among the Western Front, was conducted to and from these complex systems.
What are trenches?
WWI was the first time these were used in combat.
What are planes?
What is the Lusitania?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy (after they backstabbed the original side they were on.)
What is the Triple Alliance/Central Powers?
Intense pride in one's country, the N in MAIN.
What is Nationalism?
These are used by soldiers to travel from the front lines to the support and reserve lines within a trench system, as well as to transport soldiers in need of medical care.
What are communication trenches?
A battle between two airplanes is known as this.
What is a dogfight?
To energize American's desire to be involved in conflict, Wilson used this type of "advertising", spreading the message that Germany was awful and must be stopped.
What is propaganda?
Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Luxembourg and many other nations remained this during WWI, not siding with either alliance.
What is neutral?
The buildup of large armies and weapons refers to this M in MAIN.
What is Militarism?
Although sumps and duck boards were build into the bottom of trenches to perform as drainage channels, soldiers often suffered from this, a result of having continually wet socks and shoes.
What is trench foot?
The main weapon used by British soldiers in the trenches.
In an attempt to silence any dissent or negativity about US involvement in the war, President Wilson enacted this act in 1917, which was used to prosecute thousands of Americans who did not believe war was the best choice for our country.
What is the Espionage Act of 1917
When the US did officially and physically enter WWI, we sided with this group.
Who is the Triple Entente/Allied Powers?
The June 28th, 1914 assassination of this heir to Austria-Hungary's throne was the immediate cause of WWI.
Who is Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
These were built into the sides of trench walls, providing protection for soldiers during eating and sleeping.
What are bolt holes or dug outs?
The use of this airship, which carried guns and bombs, was abandoned during the war, as it was found to be easily shot out of the sky.
What is the Zeppelin?
This act of 1918 amended a previously-enacted act against anti-war sentiment among Americans, adding that any anti-war language or behavior against the country, the flag, the Constitution, or the military, via the mail or otherwise, would be prosecuted.
What is the Sedition Act of 1918?
The Zimmerman Telegram was a secret correspondence between Germany and this country, promising financial support in return for joining the Central Powers/Triple Alliance.
What is Mexico?
A complex network of treaties and agreements between countries working together for one goal, the A in MAIN.
What is No Man's Land?
This was the most deadly weapon used in WWI. It was colorless, fired into trenches, and took 12 hours to work. Blisters, vomiting, and internal and external bleeding were effects, and death could take up to 5 weeks once exposed.
What is mustard gas?