Political Developments: Wilson's Presidential Role in the early years of WWI Flashcards
What control over the military did Wilson have?
He had control over the armed forces
What did Wilson have to do if he wanted to declare war?
He had to go to Congress
What did Wilson show in his first term in relation to Domestic and Foreign Affairs?
Wilson had a much larger focus on Domestic Affairs
What did Wilson say in December 1914?
That the USA would never have an army
What was the reponseto Wilson claiming the USA would never have an army positive or negative?
Negative
Name an individual who criticised Wilson for saying he did not want the USA to have an army
Theodore Roosevelt
What did Roosevelt say in his criticism of Wilson’s ideas for not having an army?
Roosevelt said Wilson wanted to compromise the security of the USA just to benefit Wilson’s own ideas
Name 2 people which helped to influence Wilson to intervene with WWI?
Edward House and Robert Lansing
When did Wilson present plans for building an army?
December 1915
What legislation did Wilson pass related to the army in 1916?
The National Defence Act of 1916
What did the National Defence Act of 1916 do?
Doubled the size of the army
What did the Naval Appropriations Act of 1916 do?
Created a large and modern navy for the USA
What were Wilsons beliefs over conflict before he was President?
He was a Pacifist
What did Wilson say on March 19th 1917?
If the USA entered WWI, the nature of brutality would change the USA forever
