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Great Migration starts
Immigration at a whole new peak, many people looking for work. -
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Heir to Austria-Hungarian empire is shot by a serbian nationalist @ Sarajeo -
Xenophobia
The intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries. This fear was very widespread throughout the course of World War One, as communism was spreading too quickly for comfort. -
Lusitania
The Lusitania is sunken by the German navy. -
"He kept us out of war"
Woodrow Wilson's slogan for hsi presidential election, used to persuade voters to vote for him in hopes of not going to war. The slogan, however, turned out to be false. -
Zimmerman Telegram
was an 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. -
General Persh
American army helped the French on the western front @ chateau-Thierry -
Millitarism, Imperialism, Nationalism, Alliance System
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Russian overthrow of Czar
By 1917, most Russians had lost faith in the leadership ability of Czar Nicholas II. -
Russian Revolution
Russian Revolution overthrew the czar. Lasted from March 8th, 1917 to November 8th, 1917. -
Selective Service Board
Drafted men into the millitary. -
Espianoge Act
Made it illegal for other members of the country to sell, or give out, confidential information about the USA to other countries. -
Fourteen Points
A statement of principles that was used to encourage peace following World War I. Didn't want another one of those... Obviously, it didn't work as planned. -
Influenza
Outbreak of the Spanish Influenza that spread across the USA. An epidimic. -
Sedition Act
Add on to the Espionage Act. Stated that any negative speech about the war could be taken seriously (legally). Tried to prevent the spread of communism throughout the country. -
The Big Four Meet
Between the Prime Ministers David Lloyd George of Great Britain, Vittorio Orlando of Italy, Georges Clemenceau of France, and President Woodrow Wilson. They all discussed the peace treaty that followed World War I. -
Red Scare
Hysteria of immigrants bringing communism -
Schenck v US
Freedom of speech could be revoked if it was dangerous (a threat to the country). -
Treaty of Versailles
Ended world war one. League of Nations was established. Germany was forced to admit guilt of war. -
War Industry Board
Coordinated the purchase of war supplies. -
Great Migration Ends
The Great Migration slows down, until it is nothing special.