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Woodrow Wilson's Presidency Term
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World War 1
Triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, World War I, involved two opposing alliances: the Allies (Triple Entente consisting of the United Kingdom/British Empire, France, and Russia) versus the Alliance (consisting of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy). Later, Italy, Japan, and the US would join the Allies, and the Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria would join the Alliance. -
Lusitania Sinks
A German U-boat torpedoed and sank the RMS Lusitania en route from New York to Liverpool, England killing 1,100 of 1,900 passengers. Because more than 120 Americans were killed, the sinking of the Lusitania played a significant role in turning public opinion against Germany. And almost two years later, the United States formally entered World War I. -
The Great Migration
The relocation of more than 6 million African Americans from the rural South, where they dealt with unsatisfactory economic opportunities and segregationist laws, to cities of the North, Midwest and West from 1916 to 1970. The population of blacks grew exponentially as they took advantage of the need for industrial workers. Although they faced poor working conditions, competition for living space, and racism and prejudice, African Americans built a new place for themselves. -
Selective Service Act
The Selective Service Act required all men in the US between the ages of 21 and 30 to register for military service. -
First Woman Elected to Congress
Jeannette Rankin was elected to the House of Representatives as Montana's Representative-at-large to the the 65th Congress and served from 1917 - 1919 -
Espionage Act
In order to prevent insubordination in the military and the support of US enemies during wartime, the Espionage Act prohibited interference with military operations and recruitment by making it a crime for any person to convey information intended to interfere with the US armed forces’ prosecution of the war effort or to promote the success of the country’s enemies. -
Lenin led a Russian Revolution
Vladimir Lenin engineered the Bolshevik revolution in Russia in October 1917 and later took over as the first leader of the newly formed Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). -
Wilson's 14 Points
President Wilson addresses Congress and proposes a 14-point program for World Peace -
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Influenze Pandemic
The influenza pandemic of 1918-1919 killed more people than World War I. An estimated 21.5 million people died, but more recent studies estimated the global mortality from the pandemic at anywhere between 30 and 50 million. In October 1918, researchers began to think influenza was caused by a virus, but virology was still in its infancy. The influenza A virus was isolated in 1933, influenza B in 1940, and infuenza C in 1950. -
Sedition Act
As an extension of the Espionage Act, the Sedition Act penalized anyone who was found making false statements that interfered with the prosecution of the war; insulting or abusing the US government, the flag, the Constitution or the military; agitating against the production of necessary war materials; or advocating, teaching or defending any of these acts. Those convicted under the act generally received sentences of imprisonment for five to 20 years. -
Schenck vs US
Charles Schenck is found guilty of violating the Espionage Act by distributing flyers to recently drafted American Servicemen in an attempt to urge draftees to petition for repeal of the draft. -
Senate Rejects Treaty of Versailles
The Senate rejects the Treaty of Versailles based primarily on objection to the League of Nations. -
Senate Rejects League of Nations Membership
Senators were afraid membership would reduce the sovereignty of the US and its ability to have complete control over its foreign policy and military actions, so the Senate rejected membership in the League of Nations to prevent the US from being forced to fight whenever another member of the League was attacked. -
19th Amendment
The 19th Amendment is ratified, granting women the right to vote. -
Ford Motor Company
The market captalization of Ford Motor Company exceeds $1 billion. -
First WInter Olympics
Chamonix, France hosted the first Winter Olympics -
Spirit of St. Louis
Aviator Charles Lindbergh becomes a national hero when he completes the first solo transatlantic flight, landing his "Spirit of St. Louis" in Paris 33 hours after depatring from New York. -
Babe Ruth 60
Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees hits his 60th home run of the season and breaks his own record of 59. -
Mickey Mouse
The premiere of "Steamboat Willie" introduces the world to Disney's new animated character, Mickey Mouse.
