World War I Key Concepts

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What are Liberty Bonds?

A type of loan from the government to individuals

Bonds that decrease in value over time

Bonds bought to support the government during war (correct)

Government aid for veterans

What was the Zimmerman Note?

A secret communication from Germany to Mexico to encourage war against the U.S.

What does the term alliance refer to?

A team formed during the war.

What is an armistice?

An agreement to stop fighting. Signup and view all the answers

What does self-determination mean?

The right of ethnicities to govern themselves. Signup and view all the answers

What is mobilization?

The process of assembling troops and supplies for war. Signup and view all the answers

What are reparations?

Payments made for war damages. Signup and view all the answers

What does stalemate mean?

A situation where no progress can be made. Signup and view all the answers

Who are pacifists?

People opposed to the use of violence. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Selective Service Act?

A law requiring men aged 21 to 30 to register for the military draft. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Great Migration?

The movement of over 300,000 African Americans from the rural South to Northern cities. Signup and view all the answers

What are Wilson's Fourteen Points?

A plan outlined by President Wilson for post-World War I. Signup and view all the answers

What was the League of Nations?

An international organization established after World War I to prevent future wars. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Treaty of Versailles?

The treaty that imposed reparations on Germany after WWI. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Allied Expeditionary Force?

The army commanded by General Eisenhower during operations in Normandy. Signup and view all the answers

What were the Espionage Acts?

Laws that imposed penalties on those opposing U.S. participation in WWI. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Sedition Act?

A law making it illegal to criticize the government. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Sussex Pledge?

A promise from Germany to America to stop sinking ships without warning. Signup and view all the answers

What are U-boats?

German submarines used during WWI. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Big Four?

Woodrow Wilson (USA), David Lloyd George (UK), George Clemenceau (France), Vittorio Orlando (Italy). Signup and view all the answers

Who are internationalists?

People who believe the U.S. should preserve peace worldwide. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Reservationists?

Senators who would vote for the Treaty of Versailles with certain changes. Signup and view all the answers

What does irreconcilable mean?

Not able to be reconciled or brought into agreement. Signup and view all the answers

What was the 369th Regiment?

An African American regiment of the U.S. Army during World War I. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Liberty Bonds

Citizens purchased liberty bonds to provide immediate funds for the government during wartime, earning interest over time.

Zimmerman Note

In 1917, Germany sent a message to Mexico encouraging it to join the war against the U.S. This note was intercepted, leading to U.S. mobilization against Germany.

Alliance

An alliance is a coalition formed by countries or parties to support each other during a war.

Armistice

An armistice refers to an agreement between warring parties to cease hostilities.

Self-Determination

The principle of self-determination allows ethnic groups the right to govern themselves independently.

Mobilization

Mobilization involves assembling troops and logistics to prepare a nation for warfare.

Reparations

Reparations are payments made to compensate for damages caused during warfare.

Stalemate

A stalemate occurs when no progress is made in a conflict, preventing any advancement by either side.

Pacifists

Pacifists are individuals who oppose violence and advocate for peaceful resolutions.

Selective Service Act

Enacted in 1917, the Selective Service Act required males aged 21 to 30 to register for military draft.

Great Migration

Between 1914 and 1920, over 300,000 African Americans migrated from the rural Southern U.S. to Northern cities seeking better opportunities.

Wilson's Fourteen Points

Outlined by President Wilson in 1918, the Fourteen Points proposed self-determination, freedom of seas, free trade, reduction of arms, and the establishment of a League of Nations.

League of Nations

The League of Nations was founded post-World War I to promote international cooperation and prevent future conflicts.

Treaty of Versailles

The Treaty of Versailles, imposed on Germany in 1920, demanded heavy reparations and included territorial losses for Germany.

Allied Expeditionary Force

Commanded by General Eisenhower, the Allied Expeditionary Force achieved a significant victory by storming Normandy, France.

Espionage Acts

Enacted in 1917 and 1918, these laws penalized those who interfered with or criticized U.S. involvement in World War I.

Sedition Act

The 1918 Sedition Act made it illegal to publicly criticize the government during wartime.

Sussex Pledge

The Sussex Pledge was Germany's promise to the U.S. to stop unrestricted submarine warfare after threats from President Wilson.

U-boats

U-boats are German submarines used in warfare to target enemy ships.

Big Four

The Big Four at the Paris Peace Conference included Woodrow Wilson (USA), David Lloyd George (UK), George Clemenceau (France), and Vittorio Orlando (Italy).

Internationalists

Internationalists believe the U.S. should be active in promoting global peace, in contrast to isolationist views.

Reservationists

Led by Henry Cabot Lodge, Reservationists were senators willing to approve the Treaty of Versailles if amendments were made.

Irreconcilable

Irreconcilables are those who cannot come to a compromise or agreement, particularly regarding the Treaty of Versailles.

369th Regiment

The 369th Regiment was an African American unit in the U.S. Army during World War I, recognized for its valor.

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Test your knowledge on essential concepts from World War I, including Liberty Bonds, the Zimmerman Note, and the principle of self-determination. This quiz covers pivotal terms and events that shaped the war's landscape. Review your understanding of mobilization, armistices, and reparations through this engaging quiz.