7.2 The Great War Flashcards
1
Q
The outbreak of war was sparked by the death of?
A
Archduke Ferdinand
2
Q
Causes of US involvement
A
- sinking of Lusitania, Arabic and Sussex (sunk by German U-boat)
- Zimmerman Telegram
- Germans resumed unrestricted sub warfare
3
Q
Selective Service Act
A
males must register for draft at age of 18
4
Q
Sussex Pledge
A
no more subsinking w/o warning
5
Q
Zimmerman Telegram
A
direct threat to US
6
Q
Prevented use of mail system to intervene w/ war effort
A
Espionage Act
7
Q
Made it illegal to speak out against any aspects of US Gov
A
Sedition Act
8
Q
Supreme Court upheld Espionage Act in which court case?
A
Schenck v US
9
Q
Justice Oliver Holmes said…could suspend liberties
A
“clear and present danger”
10
Q
Wilson announced his…for peace.
A
Fourteen Points
11
Q
US’s reaction to the League of Nations (14 Points)
A
Caused much controversy
