The WWI era Flashcards
League of Nations
President Wilson hoped that membership in the LON would ensure security and peace for all members
Price controls
set priorities, fix prices, and standardize products to support the war efforts of the United States
Reparations
a levy on a defeated country forcing it to pay some of the war costs of the winning countries
U-boat
German submarine
Zimmerman note
a coded message sent to Mexico, proposing a military alliance against the United States
Fourteen Points
His vision for ending World War I in a way that would prevent such a conflagration from occurring again
Self-determination
A nation—a group of people with similar political ambitions—can seek to create its own independent government or state
Liberty Bonds
Loaned the government money to help pay for the costs of wartime military operations.
Sussex Pledge
U-Boats would not target civilian craft, if found with military contraband, would be sunk
Great Migration
Black southerners relocate to northern and midwestern cities
Selective Service Act
Authorized the Federal Government to temporarily expand the military through conscription
American Expeditionary Force
The troops sent to Europe by the US during World War I
Versailles Treaty
Formally ending World War One
Genocide
Killing a large group of people with a purpose
Armistice
A temporary suspension of hostilities by agreement of the warring parties; truce
Mobilization
To assemble armed forces(MILITARY)
Central Powers
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire
Allies
France, Great Britain, Russia, Italy, Japan and later, the United States
Sedition Act
Can’t say anything bad about the government
Stalemate
Condition in war in which neither side can change the front lines dramatically no matter how hard it tries
What country promoted anti-German propaganda in the US?
Europe
What was a major factor in the US entering WW1?
Unrestricted submarine warfare
What event sparked WW1?
Assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What was the purpose of the convoy system?
Help defend British merchant ships from German U-boats
What role did the gov. play in the economy during the war?
Helped finance wartime spending, fund allies, stabilize economy
What were the main causes of WW1?
nationalism, imperialism, militarism, and the system of alliances
How did the leaders of the troops react to the new weapons used during WW1?
Executed many attack continually
After Lenin seized control of Russia in 1917, what did he do?
Seized key gov. buildings and stormed the Winter Palace
Why did President Wilson convince the Allies to accept at the peace negotiation?
He believed that combatants were politically and morally bankrupt
What effect did the fear of spies and sabotage have on the US?
restrictions on immigration, discrimination and violence
As Germany was weakening, what did the Allies seek from Germany?
Reparation’s, PUNISHMENT
How did the German U-boat change the rules of naval warfare?
Remained hidden and fired without warning
What was the purpose of the U-boat?
Sink and destroy other ships
When did the US break off diplomatic relations with Germany?
1917
What effect did Russia’s exit from the war have?
Russia had to turn over several territories to Germany
What role did most African Americans have in WW1?
Mostly, support troops, and work jobs soldiers were currently gone for
What event caused Wilson to urge congress to declare war on Germany?
Suspend unrestricted submarine warfare in the North Atlantic and the Mediterranean
What were the terms Germany had to accept from the Versailles Treaty?
Pay financial reparations
