World War 1 Vocab

MANIA

This was an acronym to remember the main causes of war they stand for Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, and Assasination

Triple Alliance/ Central Powers

This was one of the two major alliances consisting of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire. An easy way to remember this is all of them during the time were Central European

Triple Entente/ Allied Powers

This was the second major alliance that allied France, Russia, and the United Kingdom. and later included United States. An easy way to remember this is the Red White And Blue Alliance

Woodrow Wilson

He was the 28th president of The United States and was known for his idealistic beliefs about democracy

Unrestricted Submarine Warfare

This was a factor that led the United States into joining the war and this was when German submarines would sink ships in waters around United Kingdom

Lusitania

This was the sinking of the British ship which occurred under submarine warfare they sank the ship killing 1,200 passengers including 128 Americans

Chemical Warfare

This refers to the use of chemical agents to harm or kill enemy troops, a tactic widely employed during World War I.

Propaganda

Propaganda during World War I was used extensively to influence public opinion, boost morale, recruit soldiers, and demonize the enemy through various media, including posters, films, and speeches.

Trench Warfare

A type of combat in World War I where opposing troops fought from deep trenches, leading to stalemates and horrific living conditions.

Liberty Bonds

Liberty Bonds were war bonds sold in the United States to support the allied cause during World War I, helping to finance the war effort while also instilling a sense of patriotism in citizens.

Victory Gardens

Victory Gardens were private gardens cultivated during World War I and II, encouraging citizens to grow their own food to support the war effort and alleviate food shortages.

Draft

The draft is a system of conscription used by governments to enlist individuals into military service, particularly during wartime to meet troop requirements.

Schneck vs the United States

A landmark Supreme Court case from 1919 that upheld the conviction of Charles Schneck for distributing anti-draft pamphlets, establishing the 'clear and present danger' standard for limiting free speech.

Fourteen Points

The Fourteen Points were a statement of principles for peace used for peace negotiations to end World War I, proposed by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, emphasizing self-determination, open diplomacy, and the establishment of the League of Nations.

Treaty of Versailles

The Treaty of Versailles was the peace treaty that ended World War I, signed in 1919. It imposed heavy reparations on Germany, redrew boundaries in Europe, and established the League of Nations.

League of Nations

The League of Nations was an intergovernmental organization founded after World War I to promote peace and cooperation among countries, aiming to prevent future conflicts, but ultimately failed to prevent World War II.