At first sign of aggression, which country agreed to send an expeditionary force of 150,000 men to the continent? That is, stay out of any conflict for as long as possible (Entente Cordiale).
What was Great Britain's position pre-war?
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Germany's show of support for Austria-Hungary in 1914
What was the Blank Check?
100
The Louisianan and the Zimmerman Telegraph.
What two events united Americans for the cause of war? Why?
100
German attempt to gain French territorial concessions in Morocco and reinforce the idea that Germany had to always be considered
What is Moroccan Crisis?
100
Germany's production of this material previous to the war, with Great Britain and France falling dramatically behind in production.
What is steel production?
200
What country's strategy involved mobilizing withing 15 days and attacking through the Polish Corridor?
What is Russia's plan at the onset of war?
200
Consisted of Austria-Hungary, Germany, and Italy.
What is the Triple Alliance?
200
This American ace captured America's attention, vividly contrasting air warfare with trench warfare?
Who is Eddie Rickenbacker
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Imperialism had entangled European countries in colonies, with flaring nationalism heightening tensions that ultimately led to several wars in the region.
What is the Balkan Powderkeg?
200
How did imperialism lead to the Great War?
Imperialism made countries expand, hungry for resources, forcing smaller conflicts on borders to explode into full blown war.
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Half of the army was to defend against Russia, a third was to invade Serbia, and the remaining forces were to remain a flexible reserve (2 million man army).
What was Austria-Hundary's plan for the war?
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Hesitant Russian leader who was reluctant to fully mobilize his army.
Who is Tsar Nicholas II?
300
This president ran his campaign on a peace platform?
Who is Woodrow Wilson?
300
Consisted of Great Britain, France, and Russia.
What is the Triple Entente
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Having pride and loyalty in one's country.
What is nationalism?
400
Army of about 3.8 million men with the goal of retaking Alace-Lorraine provinces, cross the Rhine and take Berlin.
Daily Double! What was the major flaw to this plan?
What was France's plan to win the war?
Daily Double! What is a massed French army to the south, away from the brunt of the German attack.
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German leader who declares war on France and Russia. Transformed Germany into a war machine.
What is Kaiser Wilhelm II?
400
This term describes military agreements between world powers.
What is Alliance System
400
Extending power and influence over another country.
What is imperialism?
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Whose plan involved avoiding a two front war by knocking out one of their main opponents as quickly as possible.
What was Germany's plan of action (hint: Schlieffen Plan)?
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Nationalist Serbian group who assassinated Ferdinand, setting off the powder keg that exploded to create the Great War.
What is the Black Hand group?
500
British blockade on the high seas that infringed what right of American ships?
What is neutral carrier
500
Assassination of this man started the war.
Who is Ferdinand
500
political, diplomatic, and social emphasis on military matters that includes increased military spending, development of military technology, general support for goals and plans of a nation's military and influence of miltary leaders on political decisions