Flashcard: American History: From WWI to Cold War — 14 carte

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.

Cold War — main rivalry?

U.S. vs Soviet Union.

Militarism — WWI escalation?

Buildup of military increased war likelihood.

Stalemate — trench warfare?

Neither side gains advantage.

Lusitania — significance?

Sank by Germans, angered U.S.

Zimmerman Note — purpose?

German message urging Mexico to fight U.S.

NATO — purpose?

Military alliance for mutual defense.

Iron Curtain — meaning?

Division between East and West Europe.

Social Security Act — impact?

Created pensions, aid for elderly and unemployed.