Objective 8.02 Identify political and military turning points of the war and determine their significance to the outcome of the conflict.
John J. Pershing Highest ranking military officer, led the American Expeditionary Forces in WWI
American Expeditionary Force Military force from the United States in WWI.
Trench Warfare Fighting from defensive positions, style of warfare in WWI, weapons ahead of military strategy
“No Man’s Land” Land between the trenches
Mustard Gas Poisonous gas, used to get troops out of the trenches
Doughboys Nickname for American troops, French and British troops probably called us this because they were having trouble finding enough to eat
Armistice Agreement to cease fire
Fourteen Points Wilson outlines in the 14 points a solution to WWI that will allow a peaceful and equal ending to WWI
Big Four David Lloyd George (Great Britain), Georges Clemenceau (France), Vittorio Orlando (Italy), Woodrow Wilson (US)
Peace Without Victory A speech by President Woodrow Wilson, plan for a lasting peace after WWI
Russian and Bolshevik Revolution Communist overthrow of the Russian Empire
Treaty of Versailles Agreement that ended WWI, negotiated by the “Big Four”, Established new borders in Europe, contained a “War Guilt” clause that forced Germany to make reparations for the war
League of Nations International Peace Organization formed by the Treaty of Versailles.
Henry Cabot Lodge Led the successful fight to keep the US out of the League of Nations
17th Amendment Direct Election of senators
18th Amendment Amendment- Volsted Act/ Anti-Alcohol
19th Amendment Amendment- (Women) Right to vote can not be denied based on Gender