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Trench Warfare
It was uncharted territory between trenches, usually filled by barbed wire and land mines. Most trenches were located on the western front and were used to prevent enemies advancing. -
Sinking of Lusitania
A German M20 submarine fired a torpedo at the ship. 1,119 died of the 1,924 on board, making the american public extremely aggressive. -
Zimmerman Note
British cryptographer deciphered a telegram from Zimmerman the then German minister sent it to Mexico. In this telegram there was sensitive information about Germany trading U.S territory for joining the German cause. It wasn't their land. That was seen by the U.S as a form of aggression as that land wasn't theirs. -
Espionage & Sedition Act
Targeted those whom interfered with foreign relation to prevent insubordination in the military, while also limiting free speech against the people. There was a case that conquered the enforcements of the act. -
Fourteen Points
Was a statement of principles for world peace that was used for peace negotiations to end WWI. As a result an intergovernmental organization was founded as a result of the Paris peace conference that ended the War. -
Spanish Flu
Had all the precursors of being a common cold. Flu like symptoms that would progress within the course of a day often within the course of a day often resulting in death. Those who did not succumb to the disease within the first few days, often died of complications from the -
Treaty of Versailles
It ended the war between Germany and the Allied Power, the articles reassigned Germany's boundaries. The French assented to the modifications of important provisions to their government. Germany agreed to pay reparations with the Panes Plan & The Young Plan -
Women's Progressive Movement
Women were provided the right to vote by the 19th Amendment. This gave women the chance to serve in the Navy and Marines with thousands more serving as nurses. This war effort by women increased women's suffrage, and created better working conditions for women.
