1. The US, WWI, and the League of Nations

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

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

4. 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

5. 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.

12. 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”

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

14. 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

15. “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

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

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

23. 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

25. 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

26. 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