Chapter 11 Flashcards
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Otto von Bismarck
German leader who wanted piece above all things once he had Germany united under wilhelm the first he saw France as the greatest threat to Germany he made an alliance with Austria hungry Italy and later Russia
Kaiser Wilhelm second
When his father dies he takes control and Germany as king will have the second wilhelm the first was his grandfather but his father was too ill to really take power
History of Serbia
Siri I had recently received independence from Austria hungry it wants to unite with other Slavic people which was supported by Russia but opposed by Austria hungry
Pacifist opinion on America entering the war
Felt America should keep peace
British propaganda
The British propaganda played up the German army being destructive when they raid
Espionage act
It’s illegal to not side with the USA with in the USA during World War I
Final obstacle removed
Russia overthrows Monarchy
War guilt clause
It’s Germany’s fall
American opinions on joining the war
Thought it was stupid because Europe is far away
Moms didn’t want their sons dead
Selective service act
The draft
Post war treaty opposition
The economies would destroy European economies one if imperialist was exchange for another some ethnic groups were not happy with new boundaries the biggest opposition was the league of Nations
Russia in the war
Russia pulled out of the war following their second revolution
War industries Board
Encourage modern technology so the material isn’t wasted
Palace of Versailles
Of peace negotiations are held there
Wilson’s 14 points
1-5 e aimed at avoiding future warfare e
No secret treaties, freedom of the seas, trade barriers abolish/lowered, global arms reduction, make colonies fair.
6-13 boundary divisions based off of ethnicity
14 League of Nationso
Who mobilize towards who and what why
Russia towards Austria hungry to help Serbia great
Britain towards Germany because of Belgium
The presidential election of 1916
Conk
Civil liberties and examples of violations
Anti-foreign sediment
espionage act
sedition act
Food administration
Save food for the war led by Herbert Hoover
Treaty of Versailles
Peace treaty at the end of World War I
Germany have to pay for war damages Germany had to give up their army Germany is held responsible Germany’s colonies are all stripped taking away their ability to even pay money
Committee of public information
Created to distribute propaganda to support America during the war the Boy Scouts were involved headed by George creed nice
