Chapter 11 - The First World War

a prosperous businessman who led the War Industries Board during WWI

the U.S. forces who fought with the Allies in Europe during WWI

the group of nations that opposed the Allies in World War I

British prime minister

famous fighter pilot of WWI - "American ace of aces"

persuaded the nation's artists and advertising agencies to create thousands of WWI propaganda

policy of building up armed forces in aggressive preparedness for war

British passenger ship that was sunk by a German U-boat in 1915

large-scale movement of African Americans from South to Northern cities in early 20th century

a truce, or agreement to end an armed conflict

propose German-Mexican alliance, promising to help Mexico regain territory if U.S. entered war

in World War I, the group of nations that opposed the Central Powers

devotion to the interests and culture of one's nation

conservative senator suspicious of joint economic and military action against aggression

an unoccupied region between opposing armies

protecting merchant ships from U-boat attacks by ships traveling in groups escorted by warships

provision of Treaty of Versailles which Germany acknowledge that alone was responsible for WWI

Austrian prince, heir to the throne, whose assassination in Sarajevo in 1914 set off WWI

French premier

a law, enacted in 1917, that required men to register for military service

an association of nations established in 1920 to promote international cooperation and peace

agency established during WWI to increase efficiency and discourage waste in war industries

a person who refuses, on moral grounds, to participate in warfare

1919 peace treaty at the end of WWI which established new nations, borders, and war reparations

commanded the American Expeditionary Force in Europe during WWI

sought exemption from WWI as a conscientious objector; however, he became a WWI war hero

the principles making up President Woodrow Wilson's plan for world peace following WWI

two laws that imposed penalties on anyone interfering with/speaking against participation WWI