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Women worked in areas that were formerly reserved for men.
High demand for weapons made munition factories the largest single employer of women.
Women were paid less than men, and they demanded for the same war bonus as men.
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No man's land disputed ground between front lines (trenches)of 2 opposing armies.
Western Front is an example of a trench which was used to protect men from small arms fire and artillary.
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German boat torpedoed and sunk RMS Lusitania
Killed over 1,100 people
Turned public opinion against Germany
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Author Zimmermann sent message to German ambassador for Mexico to join them if the U.S. joined the allies.
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Targeted anyone who spoke against WWI because they will interfere with recruitment in the U.S. or the disclosure of information dealing with national defense.
Limited freedom of speech.
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Contagious respiratory illness. Influenza, A(H1N1) Virus, (H3N2) Virus. Caused 50,000,000 deaths worldwide.
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Wilson made it for world peace.
8 points were concerned territories while 5 were at peace.
German association of nations for integrity and equality between nations.
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Created League of Nations and ended WWI.
Germans surrendered 10% of pre-war land and all overseas possesions.
Exploit resources from Saarland until 1935.
Limited military size
Paid for allies' costs of WWI ($32 billion)
Paid $5 billion for Treaty
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Schenck was charged with conspiracy, stating that he violated the Espionage Act by attempting to cause insubordination in the military and to obstruct recruitment. (oyez.org)
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Sets the dates of which federal government officials end
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