American History Chapter 18

Heir to the Austrian throne who was assassinated in Sarajevo, Bosnia in June of 1914. His assassination led to the beginning of WWI.

German emperor during WWI that wanted colonies for Germany. ,Autocratic ruler who symbolized ruthlessness and arrogance to many pro-Allied Americans. He built a strong army.

a policy of glorifying military power and keeping a standing army always prepared for war.

An alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy in the years before WWI.

An alliance between Great Britain, France and Russia in the years before WWI.

distribution of military and economic power that prevents any one nation from becoming too strong.

World War I alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire.

World War I alliance of Great Britian, France, and Russia, and later joined by Italy, the United States, and others.

A form of warfare in which opposing armies fight each other from trenches dug in the battlefield.

a British passenger ship that was sunk by a German U-Boat on May 7, 1915. 128 Americans died. The sinking greatly turned American opinion against the Germans, helping the move towards entering the war.

a policy of nonparticipation in international economic and political relations.

German submarines.

A promise Germany made to America, after Wilson threatened to sever ties, to stop sinking their ships without warning.

a secret document to Mexico that said Germany would help them regain lost territories in Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico if they joined the war on the Central Powers side.

Law passed by Congress in 1917 that required all men from ages 21 to 30 to register for the military draft.

the protection of merchant ships from U-boat-German submarine-attacks by having the ships travel in large groups escorted by warships.

people who favor the equal distribution of wealth and the end of all forms of private property.

Where people bought bonds so the government could get that money now for war. The bonds increased in interest over time.

a Wall Street broker before being chosen by President Wilson in 1918 to head the War Industries Board. He helped the U.S. Manage war production.

a board that negotiated labor disputes and gave workers what they wanted to prevent strikes that would disrupt the war.

It was headed by George Creel. The purpose of this committee was to mobilize people's minds for war, both in America and abroad. Tried to get the entire U.S. public to support U.S. involvement in WWI. Creel's organization, employed some 150,000 workers at home and oversees. He proved that words were indeed weapons.

Headed the Committee on Public Information, for promoting the war effort in WWI.

ideas spread to influence public opinion for or against a cause. , information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread widely to help or harm a person, group, movement, institution, nation, etc.

Supreme court decides that any actions taken that present a "clear and present danger" to the public or government isn't allowed, this can limit free speech.

wilson's plan for world peace following world war I.

The right of people to choose their own form of government.

An international organization formed in 1920 to promote cooperation and peace among nations.

Britain's prime minister at the end of World War I whose goal was to make the Germans pay for the other countries' staggering war losses.

An effective and almost dictator-like leader of France, who would not take defeat as an answer.

The Big Four were the four most important leaders, and the most important ones at the Paris Peace Conference. They were Woodrow Wilson- USA, David Lloyd George- UK, George Clemenceau- France, and Vittorio Orlando- Italy.

payment for damages after a war.

The treaty imposed on Germany by France, Great Britain, the United States, and other Allied Powers after World War I. It demanded that Germany dismantle its military and give up some lands to Poland. It was resented by many Germans.

conservative senator who wanted to keep the united states out of the league of nations.