Review for Final

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World War I

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A global conflict from 1914-1918 involving major world powers, with the U.S. entering in 1917, shaping its role on the world stage.

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Woodrow Wilson

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U.S. president during World War I, known for his efforts to promote democracy and his vision for the League of Nations.

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Zimmermann Telegram

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A secret communication from Germany to Mexico proposing an alliance against the U.S., which contributed to America’s entry into the war.

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Selective Service Act

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Legislation enacted in 1917 to draft men into military service during World War I.

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Liberty Bonds

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Government-issued bonds to finance the war effort, heavily promoted as a patriotic duty.

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Espionage and Sedition Acts

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Laws passed during the war to suppress dissent and limit free speech, targeting anti-war activists and socialists.

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Great Migration

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The movement of African Americans from the rural South to urban North for jobs and better opportunities during and after World War I.

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Committee on Public Information (CPI)

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A government agency created to influence public opinion and generate support for the war through propaganda.

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Fourteen Points

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President Wilson’s peace proposal, emphasizing self-determination, free trade, and the establishment of the League of Nations.

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Red Scare

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The postwar fear of communism and radicalism, leading to government crackdowns on labor activists and immigrants.