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What was Wilson's attitude toward expansion and imperialism?

Wilson opposed imperialism and preferred supporting democracy.

Who were the Allies in World War I (Triple Entente)?

France, Britain, Russia, and later the U.S. and Italy.

Which countries formed the Central Powers in World War I?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria.

Who was Gavrilo Princip?

He was the assassin whose murder of an Austrian archduke triggered the start of WWI.

What was the Lusitania?

A British ship sunk by a German submarine, leading many Americans to push for entering WWI.

What did Wilson campaign on in the Election of 1916?

He was re-elected on a platform of keeping the U.S. out of WWI.

What was the Zimmerman Telegram?

A secret German message to Mexico offering to help them get back U.S. land if they joined the war against the U.S.

What was the Selective Service Act?

A law that drafted men into the military for WWI.

What were Liberty Bonds?

Bonds sold by the U.S. government to raise money for WWI.

What difficulties did Americans face regarding unity during WWI?

Many were divided over joining the war due to isolationism, ethnic ties, and anti-war movements.

What was the effect of Anti-German sentiment during WWI?

Americans renamed foods, attacked German-Americans, and banned the German language.

What was the Sedition Act?

A law that made it illegal to speak out against the government or war during WWI.

What did the Espionage Act do?

It punished people who interfered with the war effort or supported U.S. enemies.

What was the premise of Schenck v. U.S.?

The ruling stated that free speech could be limited if it posed a clear danger to the country.

How did WWI impact women's roles?

Women took on new jobs, served as nurses, and gained support for the right to vote.

What difficulties did African Americans face during and after WWI?

They faced racial discrimination in the military and unfair treatment on the homefront.

How did WWI contribute to Prohibition?

The war strengthened anti-alcohol sentiments, leading to Prohibition in 1920.

How did WWI influence women's suffrage?

Women's contributions during the war helped gain support for their right to vote, leading to the 19th Amendment.

What were the Fourteen Points?

Wilson's plan for a fair peace after WWI, including self-determination and a League of Nations.

What was the League of Nations?

An international group proposed by Wilson to keep peace, which the U.S. did not join.

What were the terms of the Treaty of Versailles?

The peace treaty after WWI that punished Germany and led to major changes in Europe.

Who was Henry Cabot Lodge and what did he oppose?

A senator who opposed the League of Nations due to fears of unnecessary U.S. involvement in wars.

What was the Pandemic of 1919?

The Spanish flu pandemic that killed millions worldwide, complicating recovery after WWI.

What was the Red Summer?

A period of racial violence and riots in the U.S. in 1919 due to tensions between white and black communities.

What were the Palmer Raids?

Government raids in 1919-1920 to capture and deport suspected radicals, communists, and anarchists.