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SLANG: Unit 5

U.S. Involvement in WWI

TermDefinition
The Great War Known as World War I and the War to End All Wars: a global military conflict that embroiled most of the world's great powers from 1914 to 1919.
Alliances Formal pacts or unions between nations: one of the long term causes of World War I.
Nationalism Devotion to the interests or culture of a particular country: one of the long term causes of World War I.
Militarism Policy of maintaining a strong military, capable of defending or promoting national interests: one of the long term causes of World War I.
Imperialism The economic and political domination of a strong nation over weaker nations: one of the long term causes of World War I.
Assassination The targeted killing of a public figure.
Neutrality A stance or policy of not supporting or favoring either side in a war or conflict.
Franz Ferdinand Archduke of Hungary whose assassination precipitated World War I.
Propaganda Spreading of ideas or materials aimed at influencing the opinions or behaviors of people.
Committee on Public Information Agency headed by George Creel which intended to influence U.S. public opinion regarding American intervention in World War I.
Monroe Doctrine United States policy introduced in1823 with the intent of keeping European influences out of the Western Hemisphere, and in turn, the United States would not intervene in European affairs.
American Expeditionary Force Title for the American military fighting in Europe during World War I.
Zimmerman Note Coded telegram dispatched by Germany to the German ambassador in Mexico: proposed a military alliance against the United States and announced the renewal of unrestricted submarine warfare.
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare Type of naval warfare in which submarines attack and sink merchant ships without warning.
Sussex Pledge Promise made in 1916 during World War I by Germany to the U.S. that passenger ships would not be targeted and merchant ships would not be sunk without provision for the safety of passengers and crew.
Trench Warfare A defense oriented warfare in which both sides constructed elaborate and heavily armed trench and dugout systems opposing each other along a front.
“No Man’s Land” Term for the field of battle between two opposing entrenched armies.
Blockade The closing of an area by hostile forces to cut off trade and communications.
Convoy System When merchant ships are accompanied by naval vessels for protection.
“Make the World Safe for Democracy” Idealistic justification for United States entry into World War I by Woodrow Wilson in 1917.
“Kept us out of War” Slogan during the election of 1916 justifying the reelection of Woodrow Wilson.
Fourteen Points Plan presented by Woodrow Wilson to Congress in 1918 outlining his strategies to solve the problems which led to the outbreak of World War I and the prevention of future wars.
Selective Service Act 1917 law providing for the registration of all American men between the ages of 21 and 30 (later changed to 18 and 45) for a military draft.
Food Administration Agency headed by Herbert Hoover during World War I with the responsibility of increasing food production while decreasing civilian consumption.
Civilian A person who is not a member of his or her country’s armed forces.
Treaty of Versailles (1919) Created the terms of peace ending World War I: required Germany to accept blame for the war and pay reparations: established the League of Nations.
Bonds Certificates that represent money the government has borrowed from private citizens to be repaid at a later date with interest.
War Industries Board Agency established during World War I to coordinate the allocation of raw materials and the production of war supplies.
Civil Liberties Basic freedoms of an individual, such as free speech, thought and action.
Schenck v. United States (1919) United State Supreme Court decision limiting the first amendment right to free speech: established the “clear and present danger” clause.
Abrams v. United States (1919) United States Supreme Court decision which upheld the Espionage Act, which made it illegal to curtail war production or the progress of war.
Espionage Act 1917 legislation which established penalties and prison terms for anyone giving aid to the enemy.
Sedition Act 1918 law making any public expression of opposition to the war illegal.
League of Nations International peace keeping organization founded after World War I by the Treaty of Versailles.
Reparations Monetary compensation intended to cover damage or injury.
Big Four The dominant diplomatic figures at the 1919 Paris Peace Conference: Georges Clemenceau (France), Vittorio Orlando (Italy), David Lloyd George (United Kingdom), and Woodrow Wilson (United States).
Central Powers World War I alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria.
Allied Powers World War I alliance including Russia, England, France, Italy, Japan, the United States and others.
Great Migration Movement of 1.3 million African Americans out of the southern United States to the North and Midwest from 1915 to 1930.
Bolshevik Revolution 1917 uprising in Russia led by Vladimir Lenin which established a communist government and withdrew Russia from World War I.
John J. Pershing Led the American military in Europe during World War I.
Triple Entente Pre World War I alliance of France, Russia and Britain.
Triple Alliance Pre World War I alliance of Germany, Austria Hungary and Italy.
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