Unit 5: WWI United States Involvement Flashcards
Allies–
Russia, France, Serbia, Great Britain, (Italy, Japan, US) later
What was America’s position at the beginning of the war?
Neutral
Because of trade, what increased?
American investments overseas, went from $700 million to $3.5 billion
What put our overseas trade at risk?
British naval blockade of North Sea and German submarines
1/3 of the population were ___________ or children of __________.
immigrants
Most Americans favored __________.
Allies
Propaganda–
Information intended to sway public opinion
What did the British do to gain the support of America?
Printed false propaganda in US about Germans
What was German Kaiser?
Strong rule opposed views of democracy
Who led the Preparedness Movement?
American business leaders who had strong commercial ties with Britain
What was the Preparedness Movement’s goal?
Wanted country to be prepared to aid Britain if necessary
What did the Preparedness Movement do to complete their goal?
Movement leaders persuaded government to set up camps to train American men for combat
Stalemate–
A situation in which neither side is able to gain the advantage
The war is at a stalemate for how long?
Two years
How did Germany provoke the US?
Poking the “bear”
How did Germany respond to the British blockade?
German U-boat sunk the Lusitania
What was the Lusitania?
British passenger ship off the coast of Ireland
How many Americans were killed in the Sinking of the Lusitania?
128 Americans
American public opinion–
against central powers
Kaiser later promised to _________ all ships on.
sink
What was the Zimmerman Note?
Telegraph from the German foreign minister to German ambassador in Mexico, intercepted by British agents
The Zimmerman Note proposed an alliance between what two countries?
Mexico and Germany
What did the Zimmerman Note promise?
That Germany would support Mexico in recovering lost territory (Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona)
What did Congress send Allies for war?
Money, naval support and arms, but not many troops
