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Weapons
Militarism
Armies/Navies
American Involvement
100
Which country invented poison gas?
Germany
100
In what year were all countries prepared for war due to the Arms Race?
1914
100
Which country had to strongest navy before World War 1?
Great Britain
100
The US had been _______ with almost all of the countries involved in World War 1
trading
200
Who used the HMS Dreadnought battleship in 1906 that marked an advance in naval technology?
Great Britain
200
What is the definition of Militarism?
A belief that a strong military force should be maintained and used aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
200
Which 2 counties armies almost double in size as a result of Militarism?
France and Germany
200
After this war, American militarism began.
The Civil War
300
Why was the machine gun so important for many countries to having during World War 1?
They had a high rate of fire, good power, and range
300
Why was militarism a cause of World War 1?
Nations built up their armies. They wanted to show off their power, and to increase the loyalty of their people
300
Which country was the most focused on having the largest army and navy?
Germany
300
After 1914, what 2 countries did the US begin to send increased amounts of material and aid to?
France and Great Britain
400
Why did Russia threaten its neighboring countries?
They had a large stock of arms that they haven't used yet
400
When two or more countries are fighting for the most military power.
Arms Race
400
Which 2 countries were in a competition to see who could have mastery of the seas? (strongest navy)
Germany and Great Britain
500
Why did the British invent the tank?
To solve the problem of how to successfully overcome trench warfare conditions.
500
Power in countries transitioned from ________ to ________.
From having lots of land to who had the better army.
500
Why was the HMS Dreadnought built by Britain?
To scare other countries