causes of world war 1
What is imperialism
when a country extends its power and influence to other nations
when was the ultimatum issued
July 23rd 1914
When was the Zimmerman Telegram intercepted
January of 1917
What country invented the U - Boat
Germany
what was the 14 points
A plan for lasting peace in europe
what is nationalism
when a person holds a belief that their country is superior
what terrorist group was Ferdinands assassin connected to
The "Black Hand"
what was the name of the group of code crackers that cracked the Zimmerman Telegram
Room 40
which countries were the first to use armored tanks.
Britain and France
which countries did not like the idea of the 14 points
France and Britain.
what is militarism
a belief that a country should maintain a strong military to prepare to defend themselves or to promote their interests.
what was this ordeal known as
The July Crisis
What country did Germany want to join the war on the United States
Mexico
what feature made planes deadly weapons
Mounted machine guns
what was Wilson awarded for his peacemaking efforts
The Nobel peace prize
Franz Ferdinand
The Archduke of Austria - Hungary and was assassinated in June 28th, 1914
After the demands were denied, what country joined sides with Serbia
Russia
what were the 3 territories that Germany promised Mexico if the joined the war on the U.S.
Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona
what gases were frequently used by Germany
Chlorine and mustard gas
what event allowed France to advance demands different than the 14 points
The deterioration of Wilsons health
Web of Alliances
A complex network of political and military agreements in Europe in the 20th century. this meant that countries would defend each other during a conflict.
what were 3 demands listed in the ultimatum
suppress all public hate of Astria - Hungary, destroy textbooks containing anti - A - H propaganda, and dissolve their military.
what was found in the Zimmerman telegram that caused it to be released to the public
It discussed using "unrestricted submarine warfare"
what was the first fighter plane of world war 1
The Fokker Eindecker
what were three things that Wilson advocated for in the 14 points
Free trade, open democracies, and self - determination.