Day 7
Following his assassination WWI broke out between the Allied Powers and the Central Powers
Who was Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
German U-boats attacked both military and civilian ships without warning
Americans at home gave money to the government to help pay for the war and they would be paid back with interest.
What were war bonds?
no alliances among nations • freedom of the seas in times of peace and war • removal of tariffs, or taxes, to encourage equal trade among nations • reduction of military weapons • establishment of new nations, like Poland
What was Wilson's 14 points?
Building up military. Forming Alliances. Controlling weaker nations, and pride for your country or ethnic group.
What were the MAIN Causes of WWI?
Germany asked Mexico to form an alliance if the United States entered the war
What was the Zimmerman Telegram?
Helped during the war by working in factories.
Who were women and African Americans?
encourage cooperation among countries and their leaders; it included the possibility of joint military action if any member was attacked
What was the League of Nations?
Shot multiple bullets at once. Caused massive deaths during WWI
What were machine guns?
authorized the U.S. government to draft men between the ages of 21 and 30 into the U.S. military
What was the Selective Service Act?
made it a crime to interfere with the war effort or to criticize government leaders and U.S. war policies
What were Espionage and Sedition Acts?
blamed Germany for the war • required Germany to pay war reparations to the Allied Powers • demilitarized Germany
What was the Treaty of Versailles?
Digging holes into the ground. Caused WWI to become a stalemate
What was trench warfare?
Led the AEF. Helped train the inexperienced solders.
Who was General John J. Pershings?
challenged the Espionage Act; however, the court ultimately decided to uphold the law
What was Schenck v. U.S.?
opposed U.S. entry into the League of Nations; favored a return to isolationist policies to protect U.S. sovereignty, or independence
Who was Henry Cabot Lodge?
Made it easier to cross the trenches.
What was the tank?
was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration awarded by the United States, for his exceptional bravery, leadership, and effectiveness during the battle
Who was Alvin York?