Chapter 1: Introduction and Mobilization of Minds

This set of flashcards covers key concepts from Chapter 1 of the lecture regarding the mobilization for war, the government actions taken during WWI, societal pressures related to patriotism, and the subsequent effects on immigrants and dissent.

What is the primary focus of the class discussion in Chapter 1?

The mobilization of people for war, particularly related to World War I.

What were the Espionage Act and Sedition Act?

Laws passed to suppress dissent and criticism of the U.S. government during World War I.

What was the purpose of propaganda during World War I according to the lecture?

To maintain support for the war effort among the American public.

What does dissent mean in the context of the lecture?

The act of expressing opinions that differ from established governmental policy.

How did the U.S. government aim to support troops during WWI?

By ensuring public support for the war through laws and propaganda.

In what year was the Espionage Act enacted?

1917.

What did the Sedition Act prohibit?

Criticism of the U.S. government or war effort.

What was the American Protective League?

A volunteer organization that reported suspicious activities of neighbors during WWI.

What societal pressures arose in the U.S. during the war?

Peer pressure to conform to patriotic behaviors and support the government.

What effect did the Sedition Act have on free speech?

It curtailed free speech by making it illegal to criticize the war effort.

How did Americans show support for the war effort?

By buying war bonds and participating in patriotic activities.

What was the American perception of immigrants during the 1920s according to the notes?

Many viewed immigrants as undesirable if they came from non-Western European countries.

What significant social change occurred in the U.S. following WWI?

Heightened nativism and fear of communism.

How did the U.S. government respond to fears of communism in the 1920s?

By enacting laws to limit immigration and protect American ideals.

What was the impact of World War I on political dissent in America?

It led to legal actions against those who expressed dissent against the government.