American History: From WWI to Cold War

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Course Outline

  1. World War I causes and escalation
  2. Trench warfare and new military technology
  3. U.S. entry in World War I
  4. Roaring Twenties and cultural change
  5. Great Depression and New Deal reforms
  6. World War II battles and home-front impacts
  7. Cold War institutions and civil rights

1. World War I causes and escalation

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Militarism : Militarism is the aggressive buildup of a nation’s military and war readiness through larger forces and more weapons.
  • Alliances : Alliances are agreements where nations promise to support and defend one another during conflict.
  • Imperialism : Imperialism is when powerful states control weaker territories to gain resources, trade advantages, and power.
  • Nationalism : Nationalism is strong pride and loyalty to one’s country, often paired with beliefs of superiority over others.
  • Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand of Austria : The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand is the 1914 killing of the Austria-Hungary heir by a Serbian nationalist that triggered WWI.

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1. How did the Ford Model T affect American life in the 1920s?

2. Which institution was formed after World War II to encourage peace and cooperation among nations?

3. Why did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand matter in 1914?

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WWI causes — key factors?

Militarism, alliances, imperialism, nationalism, assassination.

Trench warfare — primary feature?

Fighting from deep trenches for protection.

U-Boat — role in WWI?

German submarines sinking enemy ships.

Roaring Twenties — cultural change?

Flappers, jazz, cars, radio.

Great Depression — trigger?

Black Tuesday stock market crash.

WWII — major battle?

D-Day invasion of Normandy.

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