British ship that was the victim of unrestricted submarine warfare; 128 Americans were killed

the belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.

a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations

a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

patriotic feeling, principles, or efforts.

internal diplomatic communication issued from the German Foreign Office in January 1917 that proposed a military alliance between Germany and Mexico in the event of the United States' entering World War I against Germany.

promised to keep us out of war, but then after being re-elected asked Congress for a declaration of war

propaganda used by President Wilson to encourage us to support the war efforts and US entry into the war effort

information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.

set up the military draft

allows the government to censor publications sent through the mail; it makes it a crime to aid enemy nations or interfere with the draft

made it a crime for any person to convey information intended to interfere with the U.S. armed forces' prosecution of the war effort or to promote the success of the country's enemies