APUSH Chapter 24 Part 2 Flashcards
Who do the progressives nominate in the 1916 elections
Teddy Roosevelt
But he refuses to split vote again
Who do the republicans nominate
SC Justice Charles Evans Hayes–prowar
Who’s the democrat
Wilson (D) relies in anti war politics
Results of election 1916
Progressives side with Wilson
Wilson wins electoral and popular vote
When did Germany suspend sinking of merchant ships
After sinking if the Sussex 1/31/17
Then what does Germany do those backstabbing whores
Resumes sinking merchant ships w/o warning INCLUDING American ships
How does Wilson retaliate
Ends diplomatic discussion w Germany
Arms all merchant ships
Zimmerman note was intercepted by whom
GB intercepts message between Germany and Mexico proposing alliance
What did the Zimmerman note say
Mexico would regain TX, NM, and AZ
published by GB 3/1/17
Americans outraged
Call for war reaches climax
Wilson’s War Message
4/2/17 Wilson delivers speech to congress Unable to remain neutral traders Declares crusade to "make the world safer for democracy" Asks for declaration of war
Results of war request
Congress votes in favor of war 4/6/17
Senate 82-6
House 373-50