Who was Wilson's Secretary of State for most of Wilson's first term?
William Jennings Bryan
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What new commission was formed to oversee companies involved in interstate commerce?
Federal Trade Commission
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How did Congress change the tariff during Wilson's presidency?
Congress lowered tariff rates significantly
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What new tax did Congress enact to get mor erevenue?
Personal Income Tax
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What two positions had Woodrow Wilson held immediately before becoming President?
President of Princeton University and governor of New Jersey
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How did Senate Republicans respond to the treaty?
They opposed it. Henry Cabot Lodge drew up reservations to attach to the treaty.
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What banking system was created in 1913?
Federal Reserve System
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What complaints were voiced in America about the treaty?
Too hard on Germany, Italy did ont get enough, no cal for an independent Ireland, the League of Nations would require a continued American commitment
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What was the Zimmerman telegram?
A note from the German foreign minister to the German ambassador in Mexico that suggested Mexico align with Germany against the U.S.
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How was Wilson received when he went to Europe?
He was warmly received as a hero and savior.
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What expectations did Wilson have to contend with as negotiations began?
The expectations created by secret treaties made between countries at the start of the war about how to divide up up the conquered nations and their colonies.
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When did the United States formally enter the war?
April 6 1917
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What were the opposing alliances that had formed in Europe?
Triple Alliance (Central Powers) Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy - Allies (Triple Entente) Great Britain, France, and Russia
