World War I and Russian Revolutions

• The U.S. entered World War I due to factors such as the Zimmermann Telegram and President Wilson's speech.
• The Zimmermann Telegram was a secret diplomatic communication issued from the German Foreign Office in January 1917 that proposed a military alliance between Germany and Mexico if the United States entered World War I against Germany.
• President Woodrow Wilson asked Congress for a declaration of war against Germany on April 2, 1917, stating that the world must be made safe for democracy.

The Russian Revolutions

• The February Revolution in Russia led to the overthrow of the Tsarist regime and the establishment of a provisional government.
• The Bolshevik Revolution, led by Vladimir Lenin in October 1917, resulted in the seizure of power by the Bolsheviks and the establishment of a communist state.
• Communism is a political and economic ideology characterized by a classless society, common ownership of the means of production, and centralized control of the economy.
• The Soviet Union was formed as a result of the Bolshevik Revolution, uniting several Soviet republics under a communist government.

American Propaganda

• American propaganda during World War I aimed to mobilize public support for the war effort and promote patriotism.
• Propaganda techniques included posters, pamphlets, and films that portrayed the enemy as evil and glorified American soldiers and ideals.

The U.S. Homefront

• The U.S. Homefront during World War I saw significant changes, including increased industrial production, labor shortages, and government intervention in the economy.
• Women and African Americans entered the workforce in large numbers to fill the jobs left by men who were fighting in the war.

The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

• The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk was a peace treaty signed in March 1918 between Russia and the Central Powers, marking Russia's exit from World War I.
• As a result of the treaty, Russia lost substantial territory, including Poland, Ukraine, and the Baltic states.

When the Americans Turned the Tide

• The entry of the United States into World War I in 1917 proved to be a crucial turning point in the conflict.
• American troops and resources helped to bolster the Allied forces and turn the tide against the Central Powers.

Wilson's Fourteen Points and the League of Nations

• President Woodrow Wilson proposed the Fourteen Points as a basis for a just and lasting peace after World War I.
• Key principles of the Fourteen Points included self-determination, freedom of the seas, and the establishment of a League of Nations.
• The League of Nations was an international organization founded after World War I to promote peace and cooperation among nations.

The Treaty of Versailles

• The Treaty of Versailles was the peace treaty signed in June 1919 that officially ended World War I.
• The treaty imposed harsh terms on Germany, including territorial losses, disarmament, and reparations payments.
• The Treaty of Versailles is a frequent subject in Political cartoons, historical documents, songs, propaganda posters