Vocabulary
arms race
a contest to build weapons and military power.
The Great War
Pending students response
the spreading of ideas, information, and beliefs to help or hurt a cause.
stalemate
a situation in which neither side wins nor loses
Because European countries did not trust one another. They felt that a big armed force showed greatness.
What were some new weapons used in World War I?
What did Wilson say about the United States and the war?
He wanted the US to stay neutral and not take sides to bring Allies and Central Powers together.
Victory Garden
a garden in which citizens raised their own food during WWI.
How did the US help Allies?
They fought two very important battles.
How did the sinking of the Lusitania change American feelings toward Germany?
128 Americans died on ship
What was the Selective Service Act of 1917
All men between the ages of 21-30 had to sign up for the draft.
terrorist
a person who uses violence for a political cause
No Man's Land
Between the trenches of the two sides there was an empty area
What nations were the leaders of the two sides in the war?
Central powers and allied nations
a paper that shows debt, or money owed.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Next in line to be emperor or ruler of Austria Hungary. Was killed by a terrorist.
They had alliances with other countries therefore other countries agreed to protect one another.
What event in Bosnia in 1914 dragged many European nations into war?
Ferdinand Assassinated
ambassador
a person sent to another country to speak for the government of his or her own country.