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Britain felt competition for other countries in Europe such as Germany and France to build ground forces to meet the size and ability of the other counties.
What is Militarism?
Who are the French, British, America, and Russia?
Declared neutrality during the war but helped the allies more with money and supplies
What is the United States?
Placed the Blame for WWI on Germany
What is the Treaty Of Versailles?
After the assassination of Archduke Frans Ferdinand, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia which then led to Germany declaring war on Russia and France. Then Britain declares war on Germany and Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia.
What is Alliances?
the countries that make up the Central Powers (axis powers)
Who are the Ottoman Empire, Austria-Hungary, and Germany?
Promoted the war with liberty bonds and established the Draft and Selective Service Agency
What is the United States Federal Government?
Original plan to end WWI offered by president Woodrow Wilson
The Fourteen points
European countries such as France, Germany, and Britain were fighting over colonial territories in areas such as Africa and Asia creating tensions between the countries.
What is Imperialism?
France, Britain, and Russia made up what power during WWI
What is Allied Powers?
War bonds or Liberty Bonds
What are the main ways the U.S. raised money for the war?
After WWI ended it is Europe's goal to __________________ It is the United States goal too ____________.
What is Punish Germany, Avoid a World War?
There were strong connections to ethnic ties to specific countries and they had such a great sense of pride for their nation that they were the most superior country and they were willing to give up their life to fight for their nation.
What is Nationalism?
Based on the Zimmerman Telegram, was trying to form an alliance
Who is Germany with Mexico?
What are Schenk's flyers?
carrying goods and supplies to the allies
What is the Lusitania?
The main causes of ww1
What are Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, and Nationalism?
would receive lost territory of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas
limited the freedom of speech during ww1
What is the Schenk v. United States Court Case and the Espionage act?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What is the Spark of the War?