WW1
A cause of World War 1 - The concept of building up armed forces
Militarism
Extreme love or belief in one's own country and it's superiority over other countries
nationalism
This was the spark that started World War 1
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Why did the United States reject the Treaty of Versaille?
They did not want to be pulled into another war
WW1 officially began in what year
1914
Mrs. O'Donoghue's favorite meal
Tacos or mac n cheese
In WW1 these posters, movies, cartoons, songs, political ads etc. aimed to promote a specific point of view and to create support
propaganda
This US President at the start of WW1
Woodrow Wilson
The US joined the War on the side of the Allies in this year
1917
German’s violate the freedom of the seas by resuming
Unrestricted submarine warfare
Established the League of Nations
Treaty of Versaille
Mrs. O'Donoghues dogs names
Kelvin and Brody
The place between both side's trenches where no one would step into due to instant death
No Man's Land
How did the Treaty of Versaille impact Germany?
They lost colonies.
Their military was limited.
They had to assume war guilt.
They had to pay reparations.
The drive to conquer other nations or territories to build up an Empire
Imperialism
Used by Wilson’s administration during WWI to silence critics of the war effort. (Limiting civil liberties)
Espionage and Sedition Act
This was a secret diplomatic communication from the German Foreign Office in January 1917 that proposed a military alliance between Germany and Mexico.
Zimmerman telegram
What sports did I play in highschool?
Soccer, track, softball
Germany, Austria & Italy were a part of this prior to World War 1
Triple Alliance
Britain, France, Russia were all a part of this alliance prior to World War 1
Triple Entente
Germany, Bulgaria, the Ottoman Empire and this other nation were part of the Central Powers during World War 1
Austro-Hungary
To protect national security at the expense of civil liberties.
Espionage Act of 1917
The sinking of this British ship in 1915, by a German submarine, played a role in the eventual entry of the United States into the war
Lusitania
Where is my family from?
Ireland
This terms refers to foreign policy approach where a country seeks to minimize its involvement in international affairs, avoiding alliances and focusing on its own national interests
Neutrality
statement of principles proposed by President Wilson that would govern the postwar world.
14 Points
A naval strategy involving the use of submarines to attack and sink an enemy & neutral vessels without warning often associated with Germany's actions during WW1
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
This movement was started by the US leaders who were looking for the US to join the war by creating posters encouraging citizens to get ready for war
Propaganda
A form of military conflict characterized by troops occupying fortified positions that often led to a stalemate
Trench Warfare
What is my favorite sport to play?
Soccer