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Militarism
the opinions of people who believe that a country should use military forces to gain power and to achieve its goals.
Imperialism
the policy or act of extending a country's power into other territories or gaining control over another country's politics or economics.
Nationalism
extra loyal to ones nation
Socialists
a political system where property is controlled by government
Pacifists
war goes against their beliefs. will not fight
Allies
tripple Entente, comprised of France, Russia, and Britain, along with other nations that opposed the Central Powers during World War I.
Central Powers
triple alliance with Germany, A-H, and Italy
trench warfare
a type of combat where opposing troops fight from trenches facing each other, characterized by long stalemates and harsh conditions.
“no mans land”
the area between opposing trenches, often filled with obstacles and hazards, where soldiers risk their lives to advance.
Convoy system
a naval strategy used during World War I to protect merchant ships by grouping them together and escorting them with warships, reducing the risk of attacks from submarines.
Mechanized warfare
a form of warfare that uses modern technology, such as tanks, airplanes, and armored vehicles, to enhance combat effectiveness and mobility on the battlefield.
selective service act
a law enacted in 1917 that authorized the federal government to draft men into military service during World War I, ensuring sufficient troop levels for the war effort. 24 mil register, 3 mil drafted, 2 mil reach Europe, ¾ see combat
Conscientious objector
a person who refuses military service on the grounds of freedom of thought, conscience, or religion, often due to moral or ethical beliefs.
lusitania
A british passenger ship suck by the German
Germans claimed it held ammunition on board
128 Am. killed
american public turns against Germany which causes ger. to pledge to restrict sub-warfare.
John J. Pershing
lead U.S. forces through Europe.
kaiser Wilhelm II
Overthrown German emperor
herbert hoover
headed the food administration. 31st president of the U.S.
Alvin York
Alvin York - killed 25 ger. helped capture 132 more. A conscientious objector.
woodrow wilson
U.S. presedent. created the fourteen points and fought to keep the league of nations.
Zimmerman note
a note from to Mexico from Germany promising return of territory if they attacked the U.S. It was intercepted by Br.
Franz Ferdinand
The archduke of Austria-Hungary, heir to the thrown.
Gavrilo Princip
Was a Serbian Black Hand. Assassinated Franz Ferdinand
This caused starvation in Germany
blockades started by Britain
U.S. used this to overcome U-boats
Convoy system
Britain viewed which country as a threat
Germany because of its industry and navy.
Country w/ fewest casualties
The U.S.
U.S women gained support for the right to …
vote
Countries that made up the “Big 4”
France, Britain, U.S., Italy
Which 2 Acts affected Americans’ free speech
Espionage and sedition acts of 1918
Why did U.S senators oppose the League of Nations
Felt that it would infringe on congress’s power to declare war.
One of the MAIN reasons so many countries joined the war
Growing Nationalism and promises of freedom
The policy that kept the U.S out of war for 3 years
strict and impartial neutrality
In the Treaty of Versailles, who could not maintain an army
Germany army was to be limited to 100,000 men
Main country U.S. traded w/ prior to 1917
Britian
Most important of the 14 Points according to Wilson
leauge of nations
3 weaknesses of the Versailles Treaty
disappointment and anger among certain countries, unresolved ethnic issues, and the weaknesses of the League of Nations
Ways immigrants, African Americans, and women were affected by the war
immigrants were treated much harsher. African Americans were free but still segrated, and women could vote.
Was est. in the U.S. to prevent strikes at factories
Taft-Hartley Act
