world war 1

triple alliance

germany, austria, italy

triple entente

france, russia, britain

german invasion of belgium: who got brought into the war?

britain

what is the zimmerman telegram?

A secret German message encouraging Mexico to join the war against the U.S., intercepted by Britain.

what is the Sinking of the Lusitania?

German U-boats sank a passenger ship, killing Americans and sparking outrage.

what is the Neutrality Policy?

The U.S. initially avoided involvement, emphasizing isolationism.

what is Liberty Bonds?

Financial tools to fund the war effort.

what is the Espionage and Sedition Acts?

Laws restricting criticism of the government and war effort.

what is woodrow wilson’s fourteen points?

A plan for peace focusing on self-determination, free trade, and the establishment of the League of Nations.

how did the women’s suffrage movement connect to the war?

Women’s contributions to the war effort helped advance the cause of voting rights, culminating in the passage of the 19th Amendment.

immediate cause of WWI is?

assasination of archduke francis ferdinand

central powers: who did germany ally with?

austria-hungary and the ottoman empire

US neutrality: what policy influenced the US to remain neutral?

isolationist policies

What were the 2 key reasons for US entry into war?

sinking of Lusitania and Zimmerman telegram

What country got impacted from the Treaty of Versailles?

Germany because they got harsh penalties

Women’s efforts during the war contributed to what amendment?

19th amendment (gave women the right to vote)

How did the US gov fund the war?

through the sale of Liberty Bonds

What amendment did the Espionage Act of 1917 limit?

first amendment: Freedom of speech

League of Nations struggled due to lack of support from which country?

United States

Who suffered from a genocide in WW1?

Armenians