Accomplishments of Woodrow Wilson and important events during World
War 1
The accomplishments of Woodrow Wilson and the most famous events during his
presidency that concerned the events in the United States during
World War 1 are provided in an interesting, short summary format
detailed below.
The United States and World War 1 for kids
World War 1 Era and the
Woodrow Wilson
Presidency
US Summary in World War 1 - Outbreak and Causes of World War 1 (28
July, 1914 - 11 November, 1918)
Summary of the Outbreak and Causes of World War 1: The
Outbreak and Causes of
World War 1
were complex. World War I was triggered on 28
June 1914 by the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of
Austria by a Serbian terrorist group and the countries of Europe
responded according to their allegiances and treaties with other
nations. President Woodrow Wilson
adopted a neutral stance in an effort to keep the US from
being drawn into a European war.
US Summary in World War 1 - American Entry into World War 1
Summary of the American Entry into World War 1: The
American Entry into World War 1
began following
over two years of neutrality. The causes for the
American Entry into World War 1 included the sinking
of the Lusitania passenger ship by a German U-Boat. and the
Zimmermann telegram. With the consent
of Congress, President Wilson made a declaration of war against
Germany. on April 6, 1917.
US Summary in World War 1 - The Sussex Pledge
Summary of the Sussex Pledge: The
Sussex Pledge
was a promise made to the United States on May 4th
1916
to alter the German policy of unrestricted submarine warfare
against non-military ships during World War 1. Germany went back
on its promises of the Sussex Pledge on February 1, 1917 and German U-Boats began to attack American
ships in the North Atlantic.
US Summary in World War 1 - Sinking of the Lusitania
Summary of the Sinking of the Lusitania: The
Sinking of the Lusitania
passenger liner on 7 May, 1915
by a German U-Boat (submarine) was soon followed by
the sinking of six American merchant ships by German U-boats without
warning. The sinking of the Lusitania led to the deaths of 148
American citizens and drew the nation into the war on the side of
the Allies against Germany.
US Summary in World War 1 - The Black Tom Explosion
Summary of the Black Tom Explosion: The
Black Tom Explosion
was an act of German sabotage on July 30, 1916 in New
York Harbor during World War 1. The explosion occurred in a major
munitions depot on Black Tom Island, between New Jersey and
Liberty Island.
US Summary in World War 1 - 1916 National Defense Act
Summary of the 1916 National Defense Act: The
1916 National
Defense Act
was passed by Woodrow Wilson to provide major
restructuring of the U.S. Army prior to US entry into World War 1.
US Summary in World War 1 - Zimmermann Telegram
Summary of the Zimmermann Telegram: The
Zimmermann
Telegram
was a top secret, coded message sent on
on 16 January, 1917 by German Foreign Minister Arthur
Zimmerman to his Germany’s diplomatic delegation in Mexico. The
Zimmermann Telegram promised the Mexican Government
that Germany would help Mexico recover the territory it had ceded to
the USA (New Mexico, Texas and Arizona) following the
Mexican-American War.
US Summary in World War 1 - US Facts about World War 1
The
US Facts about World War 1
including facts about the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF),
Trench Warfare, the use of tear gas and mustard gas, the new
strategies of tank warfare Aerial Warfare and the WW1 pilot's
Dogfights, the weapons used and the number of US troops deployed in
World War 1.
US Summary in World War 1 - America in World War 1
Summary of America in World War 1:
Woodrow Wilson led
America in World War 1
which included the build up of the military, organizing industries
and war production, raising money to support the war effort, mobilizing
the workforce and passing new legislation to curtail antiwar
activities, espionage and enemies on the home front.
US Summary in World War 1 - 1917 Selective Service Act
Summary of the 1917 Selective Service Act: The
1917 Selective
Service Act
was passed by Woodrow Wilson on May 18, 1917 requiring
all men between the ages of 21 and 30 to register with local draft
boards for conscription by national lottery.
US Summary in World War 1 - US Battles in World War 1
Summary of the US Battles in World War 1: The
The most famous
US Battles in World War 1
were the Battle of Cantigny, Battle of Cambrai, the Battle of
Belleau Wood, the Battle of Lys, the Battle of St. Mihiel, the Somme
Defensive, the Somme Offensive and the Battle of the Argonne Forest.
US Summary in World War 1 - Espionage and Sedition Acts
Summary of the Espionage and Sedition Acts: The
Espionage and
Sedition Acts
were passed by President Woodrow Wilson making it illegal to write,
or speak, anything critical of US involvement in the war.
US Summary in World War 1 - War Industries Board - WIB
Summary of the War Industries Board: The
War Industries Board
- WIB
was established by Woodrow Wilson as a new Government Agency to
regulate the economy and industries during World War 1.
US Summary in World War 1 - World War 1 Mobilization
Summary of the World War 1 Mobilization: The
World War 1 Mobilization
ensured that supplies and troops were assembled in
preparation for
World War 1. New Federal agencies were created to
regulate the economy and ensure the efficient use of national
resources in order to further the war effort.
US Summary in World War 1 - The Harlem Hellfighters
Summary of the Harlem Hellfighters: The
Harlem Hellfighters
was the nickname of the all-black 369th Infantry regiment who
bravely fought on the front lines and
received the French Croix de Guerre.
US Summary in World War 1 - World War 1 Liberty Bonds
Summary of the World War 1 Liberty Bonds: The
World War 1 Liberty Bonds
were introduced by the government of Woodrow Wilson to raise
money to help finance World War 1. Liberty Bonds were
purchased by Americans, loaning the government money. The federal
government agreed to repay the money loaned via Liberty Bonds, plus
interest, in a specified number of years.
US Summary in World War 1 - Committee on Public Information (CPI)
Summary of the Committee on Public Information (CPI): The
Committee on Public Information (CPI)
specialized in the use of propaganda techniques in World War 1.
The Committee on Public Information (CPI) used in many different
forms of
propaganda during World War 1 such as posters,
magazines, billboards, movies, photographs, daily press releases and
public speakers called the "Four Minute Men" in order to shape
public opinion to build support for the war.
US Summary in World War 1 - Fourteen Points Speech
Summary of the Fourteen Points: The
Fourteen Points
speech was made to Congress on January 8, 1918 by
President Woodrow Wilson containing 14 points for a peaceful
settlement of World War 1.
US Summary in World War 1 - 1919 Treaty of Versailles
Summary of the 1919 Treaty of Versailles: The
1919 Treaty of
Versailles
was signed after the Great War punishing Germany for the cost and
damages of the conflict.
US Summary in World War 1 - Armistice - End of World War 1
Summary of the Armistice - End of World War 1: The
Armistice - End of World War 1
in which the cessation of hostilities were celebrated
on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month on
November 11, 1918.
US Summary in World War 1 - Impact and Effects of World War 1 on
America
The
Impact and Effects
of World War 1 on America
was wide ranging including the increase in
manufacturing, production and efficiency which resulted in the US
being respected as a world industrial leader. The US economy boomed,
profits increased and led to a massive rise in consumerism for the
wealthy in the period in US history called the Roaring Twenties. On
the negative side, inflation was high workers were laid off
and 1919 saw a massive wave of strikes, racial unrest and race riots
breeding hatred and suspicion which spilled over into the Red Scare
and the fear of communism. The introduction of Prohibition led to
the rise of organized crime, gangsters, speakeasies and
massive political corruption.
US Summary in World War 1 - 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic
Summary of the 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic: The
1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic
was a highly contagious, lethal virus that resulted in
the deaths of almost 3 times more people than the 17 million
soldiers and civilians killed during World War 1. Spanish flu
afflicted over 25% of the U.S. population and 675,000 Americans died
during the pandemic.
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