Chapter 23 American History

American Journey. History Alive. Chapter 23 Flashcards.

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Propaganda
Ideas, info, pics, etc. designed to influence opinion
Reparations
Payments made by the losing country of a war to the winner for damages caused by war
Self-Determination
The right of people in an area to decide how to be governed.
Doughboys
Nickname for American WWI soldiers
Zimmerman Telegram
Communication sent form Germany to Mexico prior to American involvemement in WWI. promised Mexico reward and "lost" territory in exchange for Mexican support of an attack on the U.S telegram was intercepted by US intelligence. Pushed the US toward war.
Selective Service Act
Law that established a military draft.
Liberty Bonds
Fundraiser established by US gov. to rasie money for war
Wilsons 14 points
Prez w.w peace plan following WWI
League of nations
Paret of 14 PP called for international league to solve international disputes peacefully prevetn wars.
Treaty of Versailles
Ended world war one
Entente
Am understanding between nations