The United States and the First World War
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Catastrophic
Causing great damage or suffering.
Triple Entente
A military alliance consisting of Britain, France, and Russia.
Anglo-German Naval Rivalry
Competition between Britain and Germany for naval supremacy.
Lusitania
A British ocean liner sunk by a German submarine in 1915, prompting a strong diplomatic response from the US.
Sussex Pledge
A promise by Germany in 1916 not to sink merchant ships without warning.
Zimmermann Telegram
A secret communication from Germany to Mexico proposing a military alliance against the United States.
Espionage Act (1917)
A law that imposed fines and imprisonment for obstructing the war effort.
Sedition Act (1918)
Legislation making it illegal to express opposition to the war.
American Expeditionary Force (AEF)
The US armed forces sent to Europe in World War I, commanded by General John J. Pershing.
Armistice
An agreement to stop fighting, particularly in reference to the end of World War I.
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