World War I and American Imperialism

This flashcard set covers key vocabulary and concepts related to World War I and the factors of American Imperialism.

Imperialism

The policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

Triple Alliance

Military alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy for protection and support.

M.A.I.N.

The main causes of WWI: Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism.

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

The event that sparked the outbreak of WWI.

Unrestricted submarine warfare

German military strategy that attacked ships without warning, contributing to U.S. entry into WWI.

Schlieffen Plan

Germany's military plan to quickly defeat France before turning to fight Russia.

First Battle of the Marne

Significant battle where Allies stopped Germany's advance into France.

Trench warfare

A type of war where soldiers fought from trenches, leading to stalemates and heavy casualties.

Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

Treaty that symbolized Russia's exit from WWI and peace with Germany.

Armenian Genocide

The mass murder ordered by the Ottoman government against Armenians.

League of Nations

International organization proposed by Wilson to promote peace and prevent future wars.

Fourteen Points

Wilson's plan for achieving lasting peace after WWI.

Treaty of Versailles

The treaty that ended WWI, imposing harsh penalties on Germany.

Great Migration

The movement of African Americans to the North for jobs during WWI.

Espionage Act

A law that limited free speech against the war efforts during WWI.

Lusitania

British passenger ship sunk by a German U-boat, influencing American public opinion.

Doughboys

A nickname for American soldiers during WWI.

Isolationism

A foreign policy stance of avoiding involvement in outside conflicts or alliances.

Influenza of 1918

A deadly flu pandemic that affected millions worldwide during and after WWI.

Total War

A conflict that involves not just the military but the entire society supporting the war effort.