WW1 Flashcards
causes of ww1
milatarism
aliances
imperialsm
nationalism
central powers vs allied powers
central: Germany , Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria
allied: Britan, Italy, Russia, France, usa
trench warfare
when opposing groups fight each other in trenches
“no man’s land”
the land where no solder went. Risk of getting killed. land between the two trenches
Us position at outbreak of war
neutral didn’t join fighting until later
what caused us to get involved
zimmerman note. Made aliance with mexico and promise to get their land back from usa
the lusitania. 1000 people dead and more than 100 americans
role of American homefront
mobiization
wartime propaganda
rationing
liberty bonds
victory gardens
selective service act
mobilization
preparation of trops and resources in preparation of war
wartime propaganda
spread ideas of “doing your part in the war” used to increased support and commitment to the war victory
rationing
limiting an amount
liberty bonds
bonds to help fund the war with the promise of getting the money back with interest. Called liberty to show partiotic. idea that it led to victory
victory gardens
people grew their own food in order to give more foode for solders. called victory because idea that it promised vicotry
selective service act
government raised an army by requiring all men a certain age to enlist.
the espionage act (1917)
forbidd people to help enemies and involving in army recruting. Would lead to consequences.
The sedition act (1918)
added to the espionage act. Forbidd people to speak against the government was a crime to speak against
schenk v us
passed leaflets to people and told them to oppose the war. violated espionage actg and sedition act but used first admendment to defend himself
