World War I Flashcard

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American foreign policy BEFORE joining WW I

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remain neutral

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What event led to increased American support for the Allies during World War I?

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The sinking of the Lusitania

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Reason U.S. sided with Great Britain during WWI: political ties & economic ties, both are monarchies, both enjoy soccer

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political ties & economic ties

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When the U.S. entered the 'Great War' in 1917 this is how the Allies felt....

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Hopeful and strengthened by U.S. involvement.

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At the end of WWI, President Wilson was UNSUCCESSFUL in gaining U.S. support for this peacekeeping organization.....

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League of Nations

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Fourteen Points Plan

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peace plan created by Woodrow Wilson

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Reason U.S. Senate failed to ratify (officially accept) the 'Treaty of Versailles': Concerns over the League of Nations and political opposition., Support for the Treaty was unanimous, so everyone agreed to it, The Treaty was too lenient, or easy, on Germany, The Senate was focused on domestic issues.

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Concerns over the League of Nations and political opposition.

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German submarine warfare led to the sinking of the ______________________________, and the Germans continued to sink many more ships.

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Lusitania

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Side the U.S. took during WWI

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Allies

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President who tried unsuccessfully to remain neutral before joining WWI

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Woodrow Wilson