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The First World War

WW I

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Ideas spread to influence public opinion for or against a cause. Propaganda
Court case that limited freedom of speech 2) upheld the Espionage Act 3) under certain circumstances, the SC can limit free speech. Schenck v. United States
Wilson's plan for world peace after World War I. Fourteen Points
An organization of nations formed after World War I to promote cooperation and peace. League of Nations
Headed the Committee on Public Information, for promoting the war effort in WWI. George Creel
Their goal was to convince Americans that the war was a battle for democracy and freedom. Committee on Public Information
He headed the War Industries Board which placed the control of industries into the hands of the federal government. Bernard Baruch
Small loans to the government that lent the government money over time. Liberty bonds
People who seek the equal distribution of wealth and the end of all private property. Communists
Law requiring men to register for military service. Selective Service Act
Germany sent this to Mexico instructing an ambassador to convince Mexico to go to war with the U.S. It was intercepted and caused the U.S. to mobilized against Germany, which had proven it was hostile. Zimmermann Note
German submarines U-boats
A national policy of avoiding involvement in world affairs. Isolationism
American boat that was sunk by the German U-boats; made America consider entering WWI. Lusitania
Form of fighting whereby two sides fight each other from opposing trenches. Trench Warfare
Great Britain, France, Italy, Russia, and later the United States Allied Powers
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire Central Powers
Policy of building up strong armed forces to prepare for war. Militarism
Emperor of Germany during World War I. Kaiser Wilhelm II
Heir to the Austria-Hungarian throne, was assassinated in Sarajevo, started World War I. Archduke Franz Ferdinand
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