US History ll - World War l

Why was Militarism a cause for WWl

The race of having the best weapons and the spirit of militarism had Europeans eager for war

Why was Alliances a cause for WWl

Many countries had allies with one another. So if one country went into the war their allies would also be included in the war.

Why was Imperialism a cause for WWl

Colonies were eager for resources so the fight for land and resources was included for the cause of the war.

Why was Nationalism a cause for WWl

The sense of national pride led to fierce rivalry between nations

Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Was assassinated by a Serbian terrorist on June 28, 1914. This caused Austria to punish Serbia which fed the fire of war

The Central Powers - who were they?

Consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Ottomans

The Allied Powers - who were they?

Consisted of Britain, France, and Russia

Trench Warfare on the Western Front

Both sides dug hundreds of miles of trenches. It was a bloody stalemate. Many lives were lost for small gains of land

Why did Woodrow Wilson urge Americans to be Neutral?

He didn’t want America to turn on each other because the US consisted of people from countries involved with the war.

British blockade of Germany

Britain used their navy to block Germany from obtaining goods. In response Germany U-boats to try to get rid of the British

German U-boats and the Lusitania

Germany’s U-boats sank a passenger ship in 1915, which killed 128 Americans

The Zimmerman Telegram/Note

A secret messaging system between Mexico and Germany. If the America declare war Mexico will have to help Germany attack the US

Unrestricted Submarine Warfare

Germany declared this type of war against Britain.

Selective Service Act

Another name for the “draft”. Anyone between the ages of 18-45 were enlisted into the US military to help with the War.

War Industries Board

This regulated that all industries engaged in the war effort. Provided supplies to help the war.

Food Administration

Made sure that the military had food to eat. Had to feed millions of men.

Committee on Public Information

Had the job of encouraging Americans to enlist and join the fight. They wanted to “sell America” the war.

conscientious objectors

These were people that did not join the US army because of religious beliefs. They did not believe in fighting.

Espionage Act

Restricted people from any treasonable activities

Sedition Act

Restricted anyone from saying anything bad about America

New opportunities for Women and minorities

Due to the fact that many men were going to leave their jobs to help the US. This meant that women and minorities were able to replace the men and earn money.

What, in the end, was the deciding factor in the outcome of the war?

Many more American troops arrived and Germany soon became overwelled. In result Germany began to collapse and soon surrendered on Nov. 11. 1918.

Wilson’s Fourteen Points (focus on what I said in your notes)

• Peace without victory

• Open diplomacy

• Freedom of the sea and free trade

• Move toward ending colonialism

• Self-determination

• Reduction of armaments

• League of nations

League of Nations

Treaty of Versailles - what was Germany’s punishment?

Germany was stripped of territory and had to pay huge amounts of damages. They “war guilt” blamed them for the war.

The New World Order and America’s Place In It

The US came out on top because even though Britain and France won the war. They were very weaken. This meant that US led the world in industrial output. NYC became the cultural center of the globe.