US History: World War I, Diplomacy, and Domestic Policies

What policy did Wilson end one week into his term?

Dollar diplomacy

What significant action did Wilson take regarding Panama Canal tolls?

He repealed the tolls.

What did the Jones Act grant to the Philippines?

Territorial status and a promise of independence, which was never fulfilled.

Why did the U.S. send troops to Haiti?

To protect U.S. lives and property after the Haitian president was killed.

How long did U.S. troops remain in Haiti?

19 years

What treaty was signed with Haiti in 1916?

A treaty that gave the U.S. control over Haiti's finances and police.

What territory did the U.S. purchase from Denmark in 1917?

The Virgin Islands

How did Britain impact U.S.-Germany trade during WWI?

Britain controlled the seas and blocked U.S.-Germany trade.

What was the Lusitania and what happened to it?

A British ship sunk by Germany on May 7, 1915, killing 1,198 people, including 128 Americans.

What was the Sussex Pledge?

Germany's agreement not to sink ships without warning, which they later violated.

Who were the main candidates in the 1916 presidential election?

Woodrow Wilson and Charles Evans Hughes.

What was the Zimmerman Note?

A secret communication from Germany to Mexico proposing an alliance against the U.S. in exchange for territory.

What was Wilson's reason for asking Congress to declare war in April 1917?

Germany's submarine warfare and the killing of civilians.

What was the goal of the U.S. in fighting during WWI according to Wilson?

To build an international order where democracy is allowed.

What were the main points of Wilson's 14 Point Address?

1. End secret treaties, 2. Freedom of the seas, 3. Remove economic barriers, 4. Reduce weapons, 5. Fair adjustments of colonial claims, 14. Creation of the League of Nations.

Who led the Committee on Public Information during WWI?

George Creel

What were the Espionage and Sedition Acts?

Laws that limited free speech during WWI.

What was the War Industries Board and who was in charge?

An organization to help the U.S. economy during the war, led by Bernard Baruch.

What was the Food Administration and who led it?

An organization that helped farm production rise by 25%, led by Herbert Hoover.

What significant amendment was passed in 1919?

The 18th Amendment, which prohibited alcohol.