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US entry into World War One

Was a slow process, initially neutral until various violations of neutrality forced involvement.

Lusitania

A British ship sunk by a German U-boat, contributing to the US's decision to enter WWI.

Zimmerman Note

Intercepted German proposal to Mexico for an alliance against the United States.

Selective Service Act

Legislation that established conscription for military service in World War One.

American Expeditionary Force

The fighting force of the United States in World War One, led by General Pershing.

16th Amendment

Allowed the federal government to impose an income tax.

National War Labor Board

Agency created to mediate labor disputes during World War One.

War Industries Board

Agency that set production priorities and allocated resources for the war effort.

US Food Administration

Agency that encouraged food conservation during World War One, headed by Herbert Hoover.

18th Amendment

Prohibited the sale, consumption, manufacture, or transport of alcohol.

Committee of Public Information

Agency responsible for producing propaganda to promote the US war effort.

Espionage Act of 1917

Law prohibiting interference with the draft and the war effort.

Sedition Act of 1918

Broader law prohibiting criticism of the government and its war policies.

Shank vs. United States

Supreme Court case establishing that freedom of speech can be restricted in times of clear and present danger.

Great Migration

Mass movement of African Americans from the South to Northern cities during WWI.

19th Amendment

Granted women the right to vote in the United States.

14 Points

Wilson's vision for peace post-WWI which included self-determination and the League of Nations.

Treaty of Versailles

The peace treaty that ended WWI, largely opposed Wilson's idealistic plans.

League of Nations

International organization proposed by Wilson to prevent future conflicts.

Henry Cabot Lodge

Republican senator who opposed the Treaty of Versailles, advocating for amendments.

Isolationism

Political policy of avoiding involvement in foreign affairs.

Article 10

League of Nations provision requiring member nations to assist others in case of aggression.