World War I

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  1. 2. debt securities issued by the U.S. government to finance its involvement in World War I. Citizens were encouraged to purchase these bonds as a form of financial support for the war effort.
  2. 8. a British ocean liner sunk by a German U-boat in 1915. The incident contributed to the U.S. decision to enter World War I.
  3. 11. a naval tactic involving the use of submarines to sink any vessels, including civilian ships, without warning. Germany's use of this played a significant role in the United States' decision to enter World War I.
  4. 14. also known as the Central Powers, was a military alliance consisting of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire during World War I.
  5. 18. a major theater of operations during World War I, involving conflicts between the Central Powers and the Allies in Eastern Europe, primarily Russia
  6. 21. the peace treaty signed in 1919 that officially ended World War I. It imposed harsh penalties on Germany and laid the groundwork for the League of Nations.
  7. 23. this group took over new responsibilities in the workforce and contributed to the war effort in various capacities
  8. 24. the belief in maintaining a strong military and using it aggressively to achieve national goals. The arms race among European nations before World War I is an example of militaristic tendencies.
  9. 25. a strong identification with one's nation, often leading to a belief in its superiority and a desire for self-determination. Nationalistic sentiments were a significant factor contributing to the outbreak of World War I.
  10. 26. a secret diplomatic communication sent by Germany to Mexico during World War I. It proposed a military alliance between Germany and Mexico if the United States entered the war against Germany.
  11. 27. German submarines used in naval warfare during World War I, particularly in the campaign of unrestricted submarine warfare.
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  1. 1. a U.S. law that made it illegal to criticize the government, flag, or military uniforms during World War I, leading to restrictions on freedom of speech.
  2. 3. a military strategy characterized by soldiers occupying fortified trenches, facing each other across no man's land. It was a prominent feature of the Western Front during World War I.
  3. 4. a U.S. law that prohibited interference with military operations or recruitment and the support of enemies during wartime.
  4. 5. a set of principles outlined by President Woodrow Wilson as the basis for a just and lasting peace after World War I. They included ideas such as open diplomacy, self-determination, and the creation of the League of Nations.
  5. 6. a landmark Supreme Court case that dealt with freedom of speech during wartime. The ruling established the "clear and present danger" test, limiting free speech rights during times of war.
  6. 7. the policy of extending a nation's power and influence through diplomacy or military force. Imperialistic competition among European powers was a contributing factor to World War I.
  7. 9. an international organization established after World War I with the goal of promoting peace and preventing future conflicts. It was a key component of President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points.
  8. 10. the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne whose assassination in 1914 triggered the events leading to the outbreak of World War I.
  9. 12. enacted in 1917, authorized the U.S. government to draft young men into military service during World War I.
  10. 13. formal agreements or treaties between nations for mutual support and defense. The complex system of ____________ in Europe contributed to the rapid escalation of World War I.
  11. 15. Migration, refers to the mass movement of African Americans from the rural Southern United States to the urban North between 1916 and 1970. World War I contributed to this migration as job opportunities increased in Northern industrial cities.
  12. 16. a foreign policy approach wherein a country seeks to avoid entangling alliances and involvement in the affairs of other nations. The United States, for example, followed this policy before entering World War I
  13. 17. led to the overthrow of the Tsarist regime and the rise of the Bolsheviks, a socialist faction led by Vladimir Lenin. Russia subsequently withdrew from World War I.
  14. 19. a military alliance formed between France, Russia, and the United Kingdom before World War I.
  15. 20. refers to a nation's policy of not taking sides or actively participating in conflicts between other nations.
  16. 22. payments or compensation made by a defeated nation to the victors after a war. Germany was required to pay significant ________ as part of the Treaty of Versailles.
  17. 23. a major theater of operations during World War I, characterized by trench warfare and significant battles between the Allies (France and England) and the Central Powers.