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European powers claimed remaining uncolonized areas in Africa, the pacific, and Asia. There was a competition for the lands among the powers of Europe.
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Militarism involves building up a nations armed forces preparing for the war. It gave the military more authority over the government.
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One of the types that contributed to World War I was countries acting in their own national interest. This caused Warfare.
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President Wilson announced American neutrality in the war. Public opinion about neutrality changed after the Lusitania was sunk. 2,000 people died including 128 Americans.
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The Lusitania was a british passenger liner that disappeared with almost 1,200 passengers. Germany didn't show remorse.
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German government promised that U-boats would warn the ships before they attacked. Broken promises that led to this pledge frustrated President Wilson.
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The Lever Food and Fuel Control Act sponsored gasless days to save fuel. Daylight saving time turned clocks ahead an hour for summer.It reduced the need for artificual light and lowered fuel consumption.
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Arthur Zimmermann made a secret offer to Mexico.The telegram svored public relations victory for Great Britain.
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The Russian monarchy was replaced with a republican government.This revolution cheered the prowar faction inthe U.S.
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This act authorized a draft of young men for military service and was passed by congress. The draft caused riots.
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Many soldiers were sent to defend against Germany. 4 million men survived.
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The Lever Food and Fuel Control Act created an agency called the Fuel administration. It regulated the price of production and allocation of foods, fuel, and beverages.
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This act made it illegal to interfere with the draft. The Espionage Act was amended by the Sedition Act.
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The number of provisions Wilsons goals contained. His first point called for an end to secret treaties.
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Armistice is a cease-fire signed by tbe republic. This was in a French railroad car. After six hours the guns fell silent.
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The League of Nations is an organization where the nations of the world would join together to create security and peace for members. Wilson wanted to convince Congress to accept.
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This conference was the meeting for the victory of the Allied Powers at the end of WWI. Also called the Versailles Peace Conference
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This treaty violated the fourteen points. The germans refused to sign it. The great powers signed this treaty at the former home of French kings outside of Paris
