Woodrow Wilson's Diplomacy and the Outbreak of World War 1

This set of flashcards covers key terms and concepts discussed in the lecture regarding Woodrow Wilson's diplomacy, the events leading up to World War I, and the subsequent peace negotiations.

Woodrow Wilson

Democrat’s President in March 1913, believed in promoting democracy for stability and prosperity.

Victoriano Huerta

Mexican General who seized power in Mexico and was opposed by Wilson due to his brutality.

Pancho Villa

Guerrilla leader who opposed Carranza and was involved in attacks that drew U.S. intervention.

Triple Alliance

Alliance formed by Germany with Austria-Hungary and Italy to protect against perceived threats.

Franco-Russian Alliance

Alliance formed by Russia and France out of fear of German expansion.

Nationalism

Intense pride in one's homeland, promoting its culture over others.

Self-determination

The belief that nations have the right to govern themselves.

Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Heir to Austro-Hungarian throne, whose assassination triggered World War I.

The Lusitania

British passenger ship sunk by Germans, contributing to U.S. entry into WWI.

Zimmermann Telegram

A secret proposal from Germany to Mexico for alliance against the U.S., intercepted by British.

Selective Service Act

U.S. law that enacted conscription to draft soldiers into the military.

War Industries Board

U.S. government agency that controlled production of war materials during WWI.

Fourteen Points

Wilson's plan for peace aimed at preventing future conflicts following WWI.

Treaty of Versailles

Treaty that ended WWI, imposing heavy reparations and restrictions on Germany.