USH Sem 1 WWI

Sedition Act

Legislation that criminalized criticism of the government and restricted free speech during times of political tension.

Key purpose of the Sedition Act

To prevent opposition to the Federalist government during rising tensions with France.

Impact of the Sedition Act

Several individuals, including journalists, were prosecuted, sparking debates over First Amendment rights.

Red Scare

Periods of intense fear and suspicion of communism, socialism, and radical leftist ideologies in the US.

Palmer Raids

Mass arrests of suspected radicals and anarchists authorized by Attorney General Palmer.

First Red Scare period

1919-1920, following WWI, marked by social and economic upheaval.

No man's land

Area between opposing trenches in WWI, often filled with hazards.

Four MAIN causes of WWI

Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism.

Schlieffen Plan

Germany’s military strategy to quickly invade France through Belgium.

Lusitania

Sinking of a British ocean liner that escalated tensions between the US and Germany.

Zimmerman Note

A secret diplomatic message proposing a military alliance between Germany and Mexico.