The US, WWI, and the League of Nations

Russian Revolution People of Russia overthrew the Czar of Russia Led to the Bolshevik Revolution Caused Russia to back out of WWI

Bolshevik Revolution Led by Vladimir Lenin Replaced the monarchy of Russia with a communist state Renamed state the Soviet Union

US and WWI Due to the events in Russia, the US replaced them in the Triple Entente For Wilson, joining the war effort was about fighting for democracy

WWI Propaganda To encourage people to support the war effort the US created the CPI CPI- Commission on Public Information Led by George Creel, the commission produced various forms of posters and articles convincing the American people the WWI was a just cause.

Selective Service Act Passed May 1917 soon after the Us enters WWI Americans who served in the army during WWI were referred to as “Doughboys”

Espionage Act Punished Americans for disloyal activities Anyone who interfered with the war effort could face up to 20 years of prison

Schenck vs. US (1919) Richard Schenck encouraged people to resist the draft Chief Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes called Schenk actions a clear and present danger to America Decision of court case placed limits on free speech in times of war

“The War to End All Wars” Great advancements in technology led to unprecedented number of fatalities Most all of the war was fought in France Most fighting was done in trenches

WWI technology and firsts First uses of: The submarine Depth charges Flamethrower Military airplanes (the Red Baron) Chemical weapons Tanks Automatic weapons

WWI technology and firsts First uses of: The submarine Depth charges Flamethrower Military airplanes (the Red Baron) Chemical weapons Tanks Automatic weapons

Treaty of Versailles Peace treaty that ended WWI Terms of the treaty forced Germany to pay many war reparations Treaty greatly humiliated Germany and crippled their economy

Wilson’s 14 Points 14 Points- Wilson’s list of terms resolving WWI Wilson wanted the US to play an active role internationally Introduced the League of Nations- an organization of countries to maintain peace and prevent future war

US Congress Response to the 14 Points US Congress believed the US should focus on domestic issues US did not sign the Treaty of Versailles and thus did not join the League of Nations