The aggressive, threatening build-up of military forces (such as between England & Germany)

An association of nations with a common goal

Economical, military, and political dominance of a stronger nation over a weaker one

Intense pride for one's homeland

A German submarine

The heir to the Austria-Hungarian throne; assassinated by a Serbian nationalist, sparking WW1

Passenger ship sunk by a German u-boat in 1915, killing 1,200

A telegram from Germany to Mexico (intercepted by the British) stating that Germany will help Mexico gain back their lost land if they help defeat the U.S.

Law passed in 1917 forcing all males 18-45 years old to register for the draft

Money loaned to the government during war

Law that made it illegal to speak out or publish print against the U.S. or in favor of the Germans; punishments included jailing or fines

Advertising used to promote a particular political view or cause; uses tactics such as a catchy slogan, emotional appeal, patriotism, and fear-mongering

The portion of WW1 that took place around Belgium and France, mostly between the Germans/Austria-Hungarians and the French/British/Americans

A long, narrow depression in the ground where soldiers fought in WW1

Swelling and infection of the foot due to standing in wet trenches for too long

The U.S. president who declared war on Germany to "make the world safe for democracy!"

American general who trained drafted soldiers for war

American battle hero who attacked armed Germans head-on

War on all aspects of an enemy's life in an attempt to wipe out an entire nation

A point in the war at which neither side can win

Movement of African Americans from the South to the North for greater opportunity

An alliance established by Woodrow Wilson in order to prevent future wars

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austria-Hungarian throne, by a Serbian nationalist (act of Nationalism!)

The Republican Party was split among Taft and Roosevelt

Patriotism is having pride in one's homeland while nationalism is intense and involves the domination of other nations

Passed to prevent dissent from hurting the war effort; constitutional because the war was so pressing that the 1st amendment didn't apply

Used to recruit soldiers and decrease public dissent

People planted "victory" gardens, rationed food, and loaned money to the gov't (liberty bonds)

Women acted as nurses, factory workers, and non-combat soldiers; helped them gain more freedoms by proving that they could work just as well as men

Trench warfare often led to stalemates because each side was so well defended

The U.S. did not want to be involved in foreign affairs in Europe