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System of Alliances
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100
This treaty was signed in 1882, and in it, it stated that Russia and Germany would never engage in war.
What is the Reinsurance Treaty?
100
Partnerships between two or more countries.
What is an alliance?
100
Besides Mexico, this country was looked at as a potential ally for Germany because of their close proximity to America.
What is Japan?
100
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
What is the first event?
100
This British ship was sunk by German Submarine warfare, and angered America, causing a conflict between the two countries (though America did not enter the war yet).
What is the Lusitania?
200
A "triple" alliance, which was created in 1907, between France, Russia, and England.
What is the Triple Entente?
200
An "ism" that shows pride and patriotism for your country.
What is nationalism?
200
Brand of weaponry, used by Germany, that angered nations involved in the war, as well as neutral nations.
What is Submarine Warfare?
200
Russia mobilizes its troops.
What is the third event?
200
This letter or "note" was sent from Germany to Mexico, proposing an alliance, and led to America declaring war with Germany.
What is the Zimmerman Telegram?
300
These two countries agreed to align in 1904, which ended thousands of years of conflict between them.
Who is England and France?
300
This "ism" was a system by which countries competed with each other to create the best, most advanced weapons.
What is militarism?
300
The date of the signing of the Treaty of Versailles was "symbolic" for this reason.
What is "it was signed on the 5 year anniversary of Franz Ferdinand's assassination?"
300
Germany goes through neutral Belgium and attacks France.
What is the fourth event?
300
The treaty that officially ended the war. Germany was forced to take the blame for the war's escalation, leading to multiple penalties that negatively affected the German economy.
What is the Treaty of Versailles?
400
These two countries were "neutral" but later joined in an alliance with Great Britain.
Who is Belgium and the United States?
400
Agreement to cease fire (or end conflict) temporarily so countries can negotiate peace.
What is an armistice?
400
Date of the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.
What is June 23rd, 1919?
400
Austria declares war on Serbia.
What is the second event?
400
This country intercepted the note that was intended to be sent to Mexico, from Germany.
Who is Great Britain? (or England)
500
This leader refused to re-sign the Reinsurance Treaty, leading to the resignation of the German Chancellor, Otto Von Bizmark.
Who is Kaiser Wilhelm?
500
Fines paid from one country to another -- Germany had to pay these as a condition of the Treaty of Versailles.
What are reparations?
500
This key period of history led to countries in Europe viewing themselves as the "leaders of the world", which led to mistrust between them, and ultimately, conflicts that some believe was a reason for the war starting in Europe.
What is the Industrial Revolution?
500
Great Britain declares war on Germany, America declares itself as "neutral".
What is the fifth event?
500
Famous speech that officially informed the world of the President of the United States' intention to declare war on Germany.
What is Woodrow Wilson's speech to Congress?