Vocab 21 Flashcards
Roosevelt Corollary
Who- Roosevelt
What- Said the European Nations couldn’t mess with the western hemisphere without getting attacked by America
Where- North and South America
When- 1904
Why- It was very similar to the Monroe Doctrine and was to due to European nations attacking Venezuela because they were in debt to them
Dollar Diplomacy
Who- Philander C. Knox
What- Wanted to extend American investments into underdeveloped regions
Where- USA
When- 1900’s
Why- To gain control over new govs and have power in less developed countries.
Allies
Who- Britain, France, Italy, Russia
What- Fought against Germany, Austro-Hungry, and Otto Empires in World War One.
Where- Europe, parts of Asia
When- 1914
Why- A Serbian killed the next ruler of the Astro-Hungry Empire which enraged Germany cuz they had an alliance and then one thing led to another and now war.
Central Powers
Who- Germany, Austro-Hungry, and Otto Empire
What- Fought against Britain, France, Italy, and Russia in World War One.
Where- Europe, parts of Asia
When- 1914
Why- A Serbian killed the next ruler of the Astro-Hungry Empire which enraged Germany cuz they had an alliance and then one thing led to another and now war.
General John J Pershing
Who- Military General
What- Went after Villa after Villa killed Americans
Where- New Mexico, Mexico
When- 1916
Why- Wilson had betrayed Villa so Villa killed Americans to get back which led to him being chased down (unsuccessfully)
Pancho Villa
Who- Rebellion Leader
What- Fought for Wilison until his almost defeat against the Carranza gov. Then killed Americans due to betrayal
Where- USA, Mexico
When- 1916
Why- He was trying to overthrow the Carranza gov which Wilson didn’t like and attacked Wilison
Triple Alliance/Triple Entente
Who- Britain, France, Russia, Germany, Italy, Astro-Hungry Emp
What- Brit, Fran, and Rus were all in an alliance and Germ, A-H, Italy
Where- Europe
When- 1914
Why- Brit and Germ had beef cuz they were both super powerful and didn’t like that the other one was also powerful
Lusitania
Who- Germany, America, Brit
What- Germ attacked Brit ship with sub that had USA peeps
Where- Europe
When- May 7, 1915
Why- People said subs were barbaric and USA was not part of war and kept reminding Germany that they can’t attack them cuz they’re not in the war
Zimmermann Telegram
Who- Mex, Germ, USA, Brit
What- Brit got telegram from Mex to Germ that Mex would join war with Germ if USA joined
Where- USA, Europe
When- Feb 25, 1917
Why- This led USA into joining the First World War
American Expeditionary Force
Who- American Military
What- Brought the draft and let women serve in the military
Where- USA
When- 1917
Why- Greatly expanded the American Military force
Trench Warfare
Who- Allies and Central Powers
What- Soldiers in trenches led to new technology like tanks and mustard gas.
Where- Europe
When- 1917
Why- It made warfare more difficult because there was less direct attacking and more firing from far away and use of advanced technologies.
Ludlow Massacre
Who- Miners on strike, John D. Rockefeller, militia
What- Went on strike for better working conditions
Where- Ludlow, Colorado
When- 1914
Why- Militia killed 39 people who were striking
Great Migration
Who- African Americans
What- African Americans moved up North due to the war.
Where- USA
When- 1917
Why- They left the South cuz of racism and poverty and went to the North cuz of factory jobs and more freedom
The Fourteen Points
Who- Wilson, Congress
What- The principles that the nation was fighting in WWI for
Where- USA
When- January 8, 1918
Why- Fell into three basic categories; First new boundaries for A-H and Otto Empires, governing international conflict, and a league of nations to govern the international conflicts
League of Nations
Who- Wilson
What- Oversaw world affairs and protected peace between nations
Where- Europe
When- January 25, 1919
Why- Would help enforce peace and watch world affaris
Treaty of Versailles
Who- Allies and Central Powers
What- Made Germ pay money for war damage
Where- Paris, France
When- July 10, 1919
Why- Ended WWI and punished Germ, A-H, and Otto Emp
Marcus Garvey
Who- Black Nationalist
What- Encouraged African Americans to take pride in their achievements and heritage
Where- USA
When- 1919
Why- He encouraged African Americans to create their own society and businesses which changed American society
Red Scare
Who- Russia, USA
What- Soviet Union said they were gonna bring communism to the world and then radical communists bombed places scaring Americans
Where- USA
When- 1920
Why- People wanted 100% Americanism and Communism was not that which produced the red scare
United Negro Improvement Association
Who- Marcus Garvey
What- Created a new type of society and business chains run by people of color in the US
Where- USA
When- 1920’s
Why- Changed American society
Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti
Who- Italian Immigrants
What- Charged with the murder of a paymaster cuz they were anarchists and people assumed they were guilty
Where- Braintree, MA
When- 1920’s
Why- They were sentenced to death even after widespread outcry for their freedom because of bias on the case
Palmer Raids
Who- A. Mitchell Palmer, and J. Edgar Hoover
What- Orchestrated raids on alleged radical centers and arrested 6,00 people
Where- USA
When- Jan 1, 1920
Why- Cuz of Red Scare
Nineteenth Amendment
Who- Women
What- Gave women the right to vote
Where- USA
When- August 26, 1920
Why- Promised new reform and political strength to women which created laws to protect them
