When a country extends its rule over another country it is know as what?
Imperialism
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What is Trench Warfare?
Fighting from ditches, protected by barbed-wire.
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Who was president of the United States during WWI?
President Woodrow Wilson
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What was the role of women during WWI?
They went to work to fill the jobs that men had left to fight in the war.
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When did WWI end?
November 11th, 1918
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What is Nationalism?
Strong feelings of devotion and pride for your country.
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This was fired into the trenches in shells and considered the most deadly weapon used.
Mustard Gas
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Who was the leader of Germany that built up their army and navy?
Kaiser Wilhelm II
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What caused the Russians to withdraw from the war?
The Russian Revolution (Their own Civil War)
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Who were "The Big Three"?
Great Britain, France, & The U.S.
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What is Conscription? Why was it used?
Conscription: A military draft. It was used to build up armies and navies. (Militarism)
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This was used to stir national hatred and influence public opinion.
Government Propaganda
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What happened to Kaiser Wilhelm II after WWI?
He was forced to abdicate his rule and was exiled to the Netherlands.
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What is significant about the Battle of the Marne? How did France get troops to the front line?
The Battle of the Marne is where France stopped Germany from advancing on to Paris. France used Taxi Cabs to get over 2,000 troops to the front line.
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What are 2 of the major aspects of the 14 points that we discussed?
Reducing Armaments & Self-determination
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Who was in the Triple Alliance? Who was in the Triple Entente?
Triple Alliance: Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
Triple Entente: Great Britain, France, Russia
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What was the War Guilt Clause?
The article of the Treaty of Versailles that forced Germany to take the blame for WWI
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Who was "Black Hand"? What did "Black Hand" do?
Black Hand- A terrorist group and they killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife.
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Who betrayed the Triple Alliance? How did they betray them?
Italy attacked Austria
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What is the name of the treaty that ended the war? What 5 defeated nations were these treaties made with?
The Treaty of Versailles and it was made with the 5 defeated nations: Germany, Austria, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Turkey
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What was the "Spark" that started the war?
The assassination of Franz Ferdinand
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Define War of Attrition
War of Attrition: A war based on wearing the other side down by constant attacks and heavy losses.
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What was the Lusitania?
The Lusitania was a passenger liner that was attack by German U-Boats.
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What two failed battles caused Russia to no longer be a threat to Germany?
The Battle of Tannenberg and The Battle of Masurian Lakes
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Why did the German government feel that they had to sign the Treaty of Versailles? How did the German public react to this?
The German government felt they had to sign the Treaty of Versailles because if they had not, then Germany would face invasion. The German public didn't understand why the government had no say in the negotiations. They felt let down.