History World war 1

Reparation

Payments made by a country to compensate for damages inflicted during a war, particularly after World War I as part of the Treaty of Versailles.

Allies

Countries that fought against the Central Powers in World War I, including France, the United Kingdom, Russia, and later the United States.

Sussex Pledge

A promise made by Germany in 1916 to restrict submarine warfare and ensure the safety of civilian lives after the sinking of the Sussex.

14 point plan

A diplomatic proposal by President Woodrow Wilson outlining principles for peace negotiations to end World War I, emphasizing self-determination and free trade.

Armstice

a ceasefire

Stalemate

A situation in which neither side can gain a decisive advantage during a conflict, leading to a prolonged deadlock.

Zimmeram note

A secret diplomatic communication from Germany to Mexico during World War I, proposing a military alliance against the United States.

Central Powers

Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire

Lustania

A British ocean liner sunk by a German submarine in 1915, leading to significant public outrage and contributing to the U.S. entry into World War I.

Selective service act

the draft

Franz Frediand

was assassinated and that cuases war to spreed through eroupe

Big four

Brittin, Italy, France, USA

Econ. problem facing returing veterans?

There weren’t any jobs

Convoy sytem

Un armed ships would travel in big groups with armed ones for protection

Why didn’t the US ratify the Versailles treaty (14 point plan) ?

People were worried it would lead to the US having to be involved in more European wars and battles.

How did the US afford the war and give money to Allies?

Bonds

Battle of chateau-Thierry:

Americans pushed Gremans back, away from Pairs, it was a turning point for the allies to be able to go on the offensive.

Great Brittin

lyoyd Gearoge

Italy

Orlando

France

Cleemence

USA

Willson

“Main” cuases of world war 1:

Millitrism-build up the army

Allancies-There were many different alliances through Eurpoe

Imperalism-People still wanted more land

Nationalism-People wanted to defend their conutries

Triple alliance

Germany, Italy, Austraia-Hungery

Triple entente

France, Britten, Russia

New weapons used in world war 1:

Posion gas, U-boats, Airplanes, Machine gun, Zeppline

Schlieffen plan

Graman plan to invade Pairs through Belguim then attack russia

What got the US involed in the war?

The Zimmerman note and the Lustaina

Battle of some:

60,000 killed

AEF (American Expentiry Froce) :

Led by John Jay Persuring,

National defense act:

Building up millitary

Espionage/sedation act:

Outlawed spy’s and speaking out against the gov.

Food and fuel admisistration:

Regulated production of necessary war time products

Nov. 11, 1918:

The cease fire was signed

Two points of 14 point plan:

Arms race, Trade Barrirs