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Government
made an espionage and Sedition Act for World War l June 1917-1918 -
Austria Hungary Declares War On Serbia
Serbia killed their leader ( Arch Duke) because the people were afraid that Austria would take over Serbia so they rebelled and killed their leader (Arch Duke). Russia France Great Britian Italy was apart of Serbia's policy *they were friends ( so Serbia wasn't alone) -
Germans Go to Austria Hungary to Team up
Germany Declares war on Russia because Russia is next door to German Empire ( they fear Russia will start war with them) Team Allies end up winning! -
Treaty of Versailles
Ended World War l - the goal was to be secure of all nations,
this caused the Germans to have to give up a lot because they were blamed for the war and had to pay money, give up land, and had no more troops (couldn't mobilize anymore) -
America's Economy Roars
End of World War l- had less money because of war
Look toward other businesses to help bring money back in
Reform Effort of 1920s- service economy we dont have to make our own goods
economy starts flowing and consumers spend money
The increase in spending leads to the Great Depression -
German Submarines
Destroyed American Boats but was a great advantage for the Germans ( espionage was okay because it was a time of war)