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Militarism
In the late 1800's to early 1900's, all the different nations wanted to have a larger military. This lead to an Arm's Race; countries competing for the largest military. Britain and Germany had great rivalry for mastery of the seas. They tried to be first to have the largest military, a big cause of WWI. -
Imperialism
In 1900's, the allied countries took over many lands, as well as the United States. The British Empire and France both increased in size as they claimed new lands. This caused a rivalry between the allies and Germany. Germany joined the game too late and was struggling to claim new lands. -
War Bonds
This is money that the government collected to help pay for the finances of war. This money helped pay for the troops' supplies and other things they would need. The government collected this money from the people, telling them it was to support the troops. The name "Liberty Bond" was meant to sound attractive; it was to appeal to patriotism. -
Propaganda
Propaganda was used in WWI to create certain emotions for the public, promote patriotism, and so many other things. They would use posters, photographs, etc. At the beginning of the war, these images and posters were simpler and got the message across. As the war went on, the propaganda got more and more intense to create a mood. -
Trench Warfare
Troops fought opposing armed forces in man made trenches. These trenches were dug for protection from opposing sides. These trenches stretched from northeastern France to Switzerland. Troops would get a disease called trench foot if they stayed in the wet trenches for too long. -
Woodrow Wilson
President of the United States during WWI. Wilson had congress declare war in 1917 on Germany. He wanted the United States to keep neutral during war, for he was a world peace advocate. Many historians call him one of the nation's greatest presidents/ -
Citizenship
A federal judge came into the camp Stanley was at in Alabama to grant citizenship to immigrants. He could not go over seas due to the law that you had to be an American citizen. They did not grant Stanley citizenship. -
AWOL
Stanley left camp Friday afternoon and came back Monday afternoon. Their car got stuck in some mud. He got charged with AWOL (absent without leave). They charged him due to discrimination because the other people didn't get charged. -
AWOL
Stanley left camp friday afternoon and came back Monday afternoon. Their car got stuck in the mud. He got charged with AWOL (absent without leaving). They only charged Stanley out of the two other people he was with out of discrimination. -
Espionage Act
Was passed in 1917 with heavy fines for anti-war activity and draft-dodging. The act was amended in May, 1918. People were threatened if they obstructed the draft of $10,000 fines and 20 years jail time. -
Draft
In order fill their militaries, the U.S. had to enforce a draft. This draft was also called the Selective Service act. President Woodrow Wilson passed this act on May 18th, 1917 to help allies with their need of soldiers as well as the U.S. This draft, or Selective Service act, was needed in order to "relieve exhausted troops"on the battlefield. -
Stanley S. Lane enlists
On October 17th, 1917, Stanley S. Lane enlisted himself into the army at only 16 years old. His family did not find out about his enlistment until later on. Stanley did not want anybody knowing about him doing this. Whenever his family found out, they did not approve of his actions and asked that the Red Cross offer a discharge to him while in Texas. He refused to be discharged. -
Sedition Act
A law made in 1918 that made speaking out about war illegal. Many people were jailed for speaking out. There would be no publishing about the government without it being considered a crime. -
Discharged
Stanley got discharged in Philadelphia several months after being charged with AWOL. The war was practically over at the time. He wanted to enlist again. They told him he couldn't enlist unless he was a citizen. -
Discharged
Stanley got discharged on Philadelphia several months after being charged with AWOL. The war was practically over at the time. He wanted to enlist again. They told him he couldn't enlist unless he was an American citizen. -
Citizenship
Federal judges came into the camp that Stanley was at to grant citizenship. He could not go over seas due to the law that you had to be a citizen. They did not grant Stanley citizenship at first. -
Treaty of Versailles
The treaty that ended the fighting in WWI. This document was signed June 28th, 1919. This was made in order to assign Germany to take responsibility for the damages caused by WWI for not participating.
