World War 1 Vocabulary (Chapter 16) – Flashcards
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nationalism
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a strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country
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militarism
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policy of building up strong armed forces to prepare for war
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propaganda
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spreading of ideas that help a cause or hurt an opposing cause
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contraband
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goods whose importation or exportation or possession is prohibited by law
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u-boat
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a German submarine that was the first submarine employed in warfare, initially used during WW1
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victory garden
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a home vegetable garden planted to add to the home food supply and replace farm produce sent to feed the soldiers
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espionage
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The systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets
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draft
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A law requiring men of a certain age to serve in the military
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convoy
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a collection of merchant ships with an escort of warships
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trench warfare
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type of fighting in which both sides dig trenches protected by mines and barbed wire
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stalemate
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a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
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armistice
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an agreement to stop fighting
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self-determination
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belief that people in a territory should have the ability to choose their own government
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reparation
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payment for war damages
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cost of living
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The average cost of life's basic necessities, such as shelter, food, and clothing.
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general strike
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strike by workers in many different industries at one time
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red scare
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widespread intense fear of communism
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deport
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to send an alien or immigrant back to his or her own country
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allies
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russia, france, great britian, ireland, italy, greece, romania, serbia, albania, montenegro, and portugual
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central powers
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germany, austria-hungary, bulgaria, and ottoman empire
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neutral
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norway, sweden, denmark, the netherlands, switzerland, and spain
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zimmerman telegram, 1st russian revolution, and unrestricted submarine warfare
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what 3 events led the US to declare war?
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battle of the marne
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what was the 1st battle of WWI?
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stalemate, trench warfare
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both sides were stuck in a ______, and resorted to ______ ________.
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no mans land, barbed wire, mines
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the area between the two sides trenches is called __ ____ ______. here you can find _____ ______ and _____.
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treaty of versailles
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the treaty imposed on Germany by the Allied powers in 1920 after the end of World War I which demanded exorbitant reparations from the Germans
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league of nations
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an international organization formed in 1920 to promote cooperation and peace among nations
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fourteen points
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the war aims outlined by President Wilson in 1918, which he believed would promote lasting peace; called for self-determination, freedom of the seas, free trade, end to secret agreements, reduction of arms and a league of nations
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lusitania
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American boat that was sunk by the German U-boats; made America consider entering WWI
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Woodrow Wilson
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28th president of the United States, known for World War I leadership, created Federal Reserve, Federal Trade Commission, Clayton Antitrust Act, progressive income tax, lower tariffs, women's suffrage (reluctantly), Treaty of Versailles, sought 14 points post-war plan, League of Nations (but failed to win U.S. ratification), won Nobel Peace Prize
