WW1 Flashcards
I was in charge of the War industries board
Bernard Baurch
I advocated peace without vicotry
Woodrow Wilson
He was in charge of American Expeditionary Force of AEF
General John Pershing
I provided the spark that caused WW1, who am I?
Garvrilo Princip
I spearheaded the opposition of the League and the Treaty of Versailles in Congress
Senator Henrey Cabot Lodge
Temporary suspension of fighting
Armisice
A method to finance the war by adding a charge to goods consumers buy
Excise Tax
Government securities sold to finance the war or simply borrowing money from its citizens
Liberty bonds
Postwar peace treaty that was never ratified by Congress
Versailles
Despite the preparedness movement, the United States lacked a large and available military force. Congress therefore passed…
The Selective Service Act
This Administration was in charge of “Meatless Mondays” - we wanted to “Hooverize” or conserve food
Food Administration
This Act made it a crime if someone expressed disloyal, profane, or abuse of the American system of government, flag, or uniform.
Sedition Act
This Act made it a crime if you gave aid or comfort to the enemy.
Espionage Act
Benard Baurch was in charge of this program that is basically a government-business partnership to manage the war economy.
War Industries Board
This committee was in charge of keeping the American public informed about the war and promoted patriotism for the war effort.
Committee of Public Information