History 3rd Quarter Quiz

Propaganda Cartoons

Political illustrations designed to influence public opinion and build support for World War I.

Wilson's 1917 Speech

Framed U.S. involvement in WWI as a moral duty to make the world safe for democracy.

Espionage Act of 1917

U.S. law passed to prevent interference with military operations and support for enemies during WWI.

Clear and Present Danger

Test introduced by Justice Holmes to determine when free speech can be legally limited.

Wilson’s Fourteen Points

Outline of Wilson's vision for peace after WWI emphasizing self-determination and the League of Nations.

Bull Moose Party

Nickname for the Progressive Party, named after Theodore Roosevelt's declaration about being fit as a bull moose.

Underwood Tariff

Law that reduced tariffs on imported goods and introduced income tax.

Federal Reserve Act

Established a Federal Reserve system to restore public confidence in the banking system.

Clayton Anti-Trust Act

Law that banned certain anti-competitive practices and protected union rights.

NAACP

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, advocating for racial justice and equality.

General John Pershing

Led U.S. troops to find Pancho Villa in response to attacks; critical training ground for WWI.

Balkan Crisis

Conflict caused by nationalism among nations in the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian Empires.

British Blockade

Naval blockade used by Britain to prevent Germany from obtaining supplies during WWI.

Zimmerman Telegram

Intercepted proposal from Germany to Mexico to ally against the U.S. during WWI.

Selective Service

Draft system requiring men to register for military service and use a lottery for enlistment.

War Industries Board (WIB)

Coordinated production of war materials; set production priorities and controlled resource allocation.

Committee on Public Information

Government agency that promoted the war to influence public opinion in favor of the war.

Trench Warfare

Fighting method involving deep trenches for protection and movement across 'no man's land'.

Bolsheviks

Communist group in Russia led by Lenin, known for overthrowing the government.

Treaty of Versailles

Agreement that imposed heavy reparations and guilt on Germany after WWI.

League of Nations

International organization aimed at preserving peace and preventing future wars.

Boston Police Strike

Event where 75% of police walked off duty, leading to riots and the deployment of the National Guard.

The Red Scare

Nationwide panic over fears of communist influence and potential uprising in the U.S.

A. Mitchell Palmer

U.S. Attorney General known for his role during the Red Scare, targeted by a bomb attack.