us history module 7
Committee on Public Information (CPI)
A government agency established during World War I that used communication to influence people's thoughts and actions.
Sussex pledge
A promise by the Germans not to sink vessels without warning
League of Nations
An international peacekeeping organization proposed by Wilson and founded in 1920
militarism
Building up armed forces to prepare for war
What were the long-term results of the war?
It triggered the demise of the Federalist Party, which staunchly opposed the war,
Allies
One side in World War I: Britain, France, and Russia, later joined by the United States
Central powers
One side in World War I: Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire
How did American troops help end the war?
One soldier from Tennessee, Alvin York, became a war hero for his actions in battle. At the start, York had been a conscientious objector (a person who opposes war on moral grounds), but he then agreed to fight. When he returned to the United States, he became a celebrity for his brave actions in the war.
What are the three incidents that led the United States to declare war?
germanys announcement that it would sink all ships in british waters the zimmermann note the change in government in russia
How did American troops help end the war?
poison gas, shell shock, trench foot/mouth
. Name the three weaknesses of the treaty
Treatment of Germany weakened the ability to provide a long lasting peace. Scattered seeds of postwar international problems that would eventually lead to WWII. Defeated nations not included in negotiations.
"no man's land"
" The space between armies fighting each other
conscientious objector
A person who believes fighting is wrong and therefore does not want to serve in the military
nationalism
A devotion to the interests and culture of one's nation
propaganda
A kind of biased communication designed to influence people's thoughts and actions
balance of power
Act of giving two different sides equal strength or power
War Industries Board
Agency to improve efficiency in war-related industries
Alvin York
American war hero
In what ways did the war affect American citizens?
As a result of WWI, the US homefront experienced rapid inflation when the war ended.
Lusitania
British passenger ship attacked and sunk by Germans
David Lloyd George
British prime minister
Henry Cabot Lodge
Conservative senator who wanted to keep the United States out of the League of Nations
How did women's roles change during the war?
During WWI (1914-1918), large numbers of women were recruited into jobs vacated by men who had gone to fight in the war. New jobs were also created as part of the war effort, for example in munitions factories.
Eddie Rickenbacker
Famous American fighter pilot
trench warfare
Fighting between fortified ditches
Georges Clemenceau
French premier
convoy system
Having merchant ships travel in groups protected by warships
. How did Wilson control the economy?
He had direct control over much of the economy, and he had the power to fix prices and to regulate war-related industries. Wilson created the War Industries Board and named Bernard M. Baruch to run it.
George Creel
Head of the Committee on Public Information
How did the United States help the Allies?
Instead, America's entry changed the course of the war. In addition to troops, the United States provided arms, tanks, ships, fuel and food to its friends.
How did the United States help the Allies?
Instead, America's entry changed the course of the war. In addition to troops, the United States provided arms, tanks, ships, fuel and food to its friends. This aid helped the Allies win. You could say Stubby joined the Army in 1917.
Espionage and Sedition Acts
Laws that enacted harsh penalties against anyone opposing U.S. participation in World War I
Selective Service Act
Law requiring men to register for military service
Bernard M. Baruch
Leader of the War Industries Board
Zimmermann note
Message proposing an alliance between Germany and Mexico
Great Migration
Movement of many African Americans to northern cities from the South in the early 1900s
What are the three incidents that led the United States to declare war?
On April 6, Congress granted the request and the United States was formally at war with Germany. Several key events leading up to this act included the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915, and the Zimmerman Telegram sent to Mexico by Germany in January 1917.
war-guilt clause
Part of the Treaty of Versailles in which Germany took responsibility for the war
reparations
Payments made by defeated countries after a war
What were three things that influenced Americans' feelings about the war?
Socialists saw the war as an imperialist struggle between German and English businessmen. Pacifists believed all wars were bad. Immigrants sympathized with their homelands.
Treaty of Versailles
The 1919 treaty that ended World War I
How did the Espionage and Sedition Acts contradict the First Amendment?
The Espionage and Sedition Acts were aimed at reducing individual liberties to prevent dissent in the war effort that the US had joined. It was a direct contradiction to the first amendment which guarantees freedom of worship, of opinion, reunion etc.
How did the United States get ready for war?
The United States did many things to prepare for war. They first tried to build there army.
How did the United States get ready for war?
The United States did many things to prepare for war. They first tried to build there army. They did this by passing the Selective Service Act. ... In the next 18 months about 4 million men and women joined the army, but then the army had to be educated.
John J. Pershing
The commander of the American Expeditionary Force
Name two causes of World War I.
The first was nationalism—the belief that the interests of a single country are more important than cooperation among countries. This led to competition and hard feelings. It also made ethnic groups want to gain independence for their nations. The second cause was imperialism. Countries tried to increase their power and influence around the world. This led to competition among them in the contest for colonies under their control. These colonies would provide them both with raw materials and markets for selling manufactured goods.
Why did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand lead to fighting?
The murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand outraged Austria-Hungary. ... Austria-Hungary was furious and, with Germany's support, declared war on Serbia on July 28. Within days, Germany declared war on Russia—Serbia's ally—and invaded France via Belgium, which then caused Britain to declare war on Germany.
Why did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand lead to fighting?
The murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand outraged Austria-Hungary. Austria-Hungary was furious and, with Germany's support, declared war on Serbia on July 28.
American Expeditionary Force
The name given to the American military force that fought in World War I
Self-determination
The right of people to choose their own political status
"no man's land"
The space between armies fighting each other
What did Wilson's first five points address?
They addressed ways that wars could be avoided.-Countries should not make secret treaties with one another-Freedom of the seas should be maintained-Tariffs should be lowered to promote free trade-Countries should reduce their arms-The interests of the colonial people should be considered
How did the U.S. government pay for the war?
To a degree that will surprise many, the US funded its World War II effort largely by raising taxes and tapping into Americans' personal savings. ... During the War, Americans purchased approximately $186 billion worth of war bonds, accounting for nearly three quarters of total federal spending from 1941-1945
armistice
Truce agreement
Fourteen Points
Wilson's plan for world peace following World War I
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Young heir whose assassination triggered World War I
Lusitania
a British passenger ship attacked and sunk by Germans
What were three things that influenced Americans' feelings about the war?
common language and herritage with brittain; outrage over reported german brutalities; atrong economic ties with britain and france
In what ways did the war affect American citizens?
it affected american shipping and americans died when the lusitania was attacked by a german u-boat.
Name two causes of World War I.
nationalism—the belief that the interests of a single country are more important than cooperation among countries. The alliance system.