The Progressive Era and World War I Vocab

Muckrakers

Journalists who exposed corruption and social problems.

Reparations

Payments for war damages (Germany after WWI).

Militarism

Buildup of armed forces; one cause of WWI.

Open Door Policy

U.S. demand for equal trade access in China.

Propaganda

Media used to influence public opinion during war.

Espionage and Sedition Acts

Laws limiting dissent during WWI.

Appeasement

Giving in to aggressors to avoid conflict.

Zimmermann Telegram

German attempt to ally with Mexico.

Selective Service Act

Authorized the WWI draft.

Treaty of Versailles

Ended WWI; punished Germany harshly.