Safe for Democracy: The United States and World War I (1916-1920)

These flashcards cover significant terms and concepts from the lecture on the relationship between the U.S. and World War I, emphasizing American expansion, race relations, and post-war challenges.

The Americanization of the World

A volume published by W. T. Stead predicting the emergence of the U.S. as a world power due to its cultural and economic influences rather than military.

Spanish-American War

Conflict that established the U.S. as an international empire but with relatively small overseas holdings compared to European powers.

Economic, cultural, and intellectual empire

The nature of the American empire as proposed by Stead, focusing on influence rather than territorial acquisition.

Dollar Diplomacy

Taft's policy emphasizing economic investment and loans to extend American influence, rather than military intervention.

Woodrow Wilson

U.S. President who articulated a vision of liberal internationalism, believing that U.S. economic power could promote democracy worldwide.

Fourteen Points

Wilson's principles for peace that included self-determination and the establishment of a League of Nations.

Roosevelt Corollary

An addition to the Monroe Doctrine asserting the U.S. right to intervene in Latin America to maintain stability.

Mobilization

The act of preparing and organizing resources and public opinions for war, especially in the context of World War I.

Espionage Act

1917 law that prohibited interference with military operations or recruitment, resulting in repression of dissent.

Nineteenth Amendment

Constitutional amendment ratified in 1920 granting women the right to vote, following their contributions during WWI.

Great Migration

The movement of over 500,000 African-Americans from the South to Northern cities for better opportunities during WWI.

Red Scare

The fear of communism and radicalism following WWI, leading to widespread repression and the Palmer Raids.

Versailles Treaty

The 1919 peace treaty that ended WWI, which imposed harsh penalties on Germany and established the League of Nations.

World War I impact on race relations

The war spurred both increased opportunities for blacks in industry and escalated racial tensions and violence.

League of Nations

An international organization established after WWI aimed at promoting peace, but faced opposition in the U.S.

Panama Canal

A key construction project that facilitated naval and commercial movement, reflecting U.S. strategic interests.