start of WW1

What factors contributed to the start of World War I?

Extreme nationalism, military build-up, and desires for superiority among nations.

Who was Franz Ferdinand?

Archduke of Austria whose assassination sparked the beginning of World War I.

What was the Lusitania?

A passenger ship sunk by a German submarine, significant for its impact on public opinion in the U.S.

What did the Zimmerman telegram pertain to?

A secret communication from Germany proposing a military alliance with Mexico against the U.S.

What is the Selective Service Act?

A law that authorized the draft of American men for military service during World War I.

What was the role of the Committee on Public Information (CPI)?

A government agency created to promote the war and public support for it through propaganda.

What is nativism?

A policy of favoring native inhabitants over immigrants, often seen during WWI amid anti-immigrant sentiments.

What is the Espionage Act?

A law passed during WWI that imposed severe penalties on those who interfered with military operations or recruitment.

Who were the 'Five-Minute Men'?

Volunteers who were trained to give short speeches in support of the war on short notice.

What is the significance of 'unrestricted submarine warfare'?

A German policy of sinking ships without warning that contributed to American entry into WWI.