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“Made in Germany”

Simple: During World War I, there was strong anti-German feeling in the U.S. This led to the banning of German-made products and discrimination against German Americans. Or it just led to boycotts and discrimination of the German. It showed how war increased nationalism and fear.

Complex Chat GPT definition Anti-German sentiment in the U.S. during World War I led to widespread hysteria, resulting in the banning of German-related items and discriminatory actions against those of German descent. This movement not only reflected the nationalistic fervor of the time but also signified how the government enforced loyalty and stifled dissent, as German culture and influence were suppressed in efforts to unify public sentiment against the enemy.

“peace without victory”

Simple; Wilson wanted a fair peace deal after the war that wouldn’t punish Germany too harshly. He believed this would help create lasting peace.

– Wilson’s idealistic goal for a fair peace settlement; no harsh punishments for Germany. (Wilsonian Idealism Enthroned).

Complex ahh Gpt; "Peace without victory" was Wilson’s vision for a fair peace settlement after World War I, avoiding harsh punishment for Germany. He believed this would create lasting peace rather than resentment. The significance is that his idealism was largely ignored in the Treaty of Versailles, which imposed heavy penalties on Germany, contributing to future conflicts like World War II.

“fourteen commandments”

Simple: cant really simplify this one

Mockery of Wilson’s Fourteen Points; some saw them as unrealistic. (Wilson’s Fourteen Potent Points) Wilson’s Fourteen Points aimed for open diplomacy, self-determination, free trade, disarmament, and the creation of the League of Nations. Criticism of Wilson's vision for peace, highlighting the impracticality of his proposals.

“four-minute men”

Simple Four-Minute Men gave speeches to support the war and convince ppl to join military. This showed how the government used propaganda to influence public opinion.

Volunteers who gave patriotic speeches to support the war effort. (Creel Manipulates Minds) Their efforts significantly shaped public opinion, motivating citizens to support the war, enlist in the military, and contribute to the nation's needs during World War I

clear and present danger”

Simple: "Clear and present danger" allowed limits on free speech during wartime. It shaped later debates on civil liberties. Schneck more like what the heck

Schenck v. U.S.; limits on free speech during wartime. (Enforcing Loyalty and Stifling Dissent) . This ruling determined that the First Amendment does not protect speech that creates a clear and present danger of a significant evil that Congress has a right to prevent. It's shown clearly in present danger one, these kinda go together.

War Industries Board

Simple: Government agency who controlled the economy during the war and tried to maximize production. Its significance was that it helped ensure the military received the supplies it needed to win the war, or It set an example for future government economic control and away from lazzyfairre(im not spelling that stupid word) economic policy Bernard Baruch- BB he was military and made BB Guns

Complex ahh: Led by Bernard Baruch; attempted to organize the economy for war. (The Nation's Factories Go to War) The War Industries Board was a U.S. government agency that coordinated the production and distribution of war materials during World War I, ensuring that industries met the demands of the military.

“I Won’t Works”

Simple "I Won’t Works" were striking workers. Their actions led to both labor rights gains and government crackdowns.

Complex:The "I Won’t Works" referred to workers who refused to comply with wartime labor demands, often leading to strikes and disruptions in production. This highlighted tensions between labor rights and national security, as the government took measures to suppress strikes to maintain war efforts. The significance lies in how these conflicts shaped labor policies, with some workers gaining better conditions while others faced repression.

“Kaiser Wilson”

"Kaiser Wilson" was an insult used against President Wilson for ignoring the females voting rights(good wilson). The protests helped push for the 19th Amendment.

"Kaiser Wilson" was a derogatory nickname given to President Woodrow Wilson by critics, especially suffragists, who compared him to the German Kaiser for denying women the right to vote. This reflected growing frustration with Wilson’s contradictions—fighting for democracy abroad while ignoring it at home. The significance lies in how this pressure contributed to Wilson eventually supporting the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote.

“patriotic to the core”

"Patriotic to the core" justified banning alcohol to save grain. This helped lead to Prohibition.

More but not complex information: They said that prohibition is patriotic to the core or, in other words, fully devoted to the country because during the war, they use the war as justification saying that grain should be used for food for ppl and not for alcohol because its a tough time and alcohol is a luxury and resources should not be wasted on it. Helped provide a better reasoning in a way for prohibition that everyone can agree on.

Complex ahh gpt: "Patriotic to the core" was used to justify wartime policies like Prohibition, claiming that grain should be used for food instead of alcohol. It reflected the strong nationalism of the era, where personal freedoms were sacrificed for the war effort. The significance is that this attitude contributed to the 18th Amendment (Prohibition) and later influenced similar government controls in future wars.

Slackers

"Slackers" were people who dodged the draft and tried to avoid military service. These lazy ahh led to the Government cracking down on them through propaganda, arrests, and social pressure.

"Slackers" was a term for draft dodgers, used to shame men who avoided military service. The government cracked down on them through propaganda, arrests, and social pressure. The significance is that it showed how the U.S. used social coercion to enforce wartime participation, affecting attitudes toward conscription in later conflicts.

Construction Battalions

Simple:

Construction Battalions built roads and bridges for war. Their work helped troops and supplies move efficiently.

Construction Battalions (CBs) were military units responsible for building roads, bridges, and other infrastructure essential to the war effort. These battalions were crucial in ensuring the movement of troops and supplies. The significance is that they demonstrated how war required not just soldiers but also large-scale logistical support, influencing future military planning.