30 America in World War I

These flashcards cover the key points discussed in the lecture about America's involvement in World War I, including causes, legislation, and social impacts.

What were the main reasons for the U.S. entry into World War I?

The U.S. entered due to the resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany, the Zimmerman Telegram, and the fall of the Tsarist regime in Russia.

What event is commonly misremembered as the immediate cause for U.S. involvement in World War I?

The sinking of the Lusitania by German submarines.

Who authored the Fourteen Points?

President Woodrow Wilson.

What did the Espionage Act of 1917 prohibit?

It prohibited spying, interfering with the draft, and making false statements that could impede military success.

What was the Sedition Act of 1918?

It criminalized statements that cast contempt, scorn, or disrepute on the government or advocated interference with the war effort.

What significant acts did the U.S. government pass to increase the military during World War I?

The Selective Service Act, which required men to register for the draft.

What was the main role of the Committee on Public Information?

To create propaganda to gain public support for the war effort.

How did World War I affect civil liberties in the United States?

It led to intense repression of civil liberties, including limits on free speech and anti-war sentiments.

What was the impact of World War I on women’s suffrage?

It contributed to the passage of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote.

What was the Great Migration during World War I?

A movement where many African Americans relocated north for better opportunities in wartime industries.