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Global conflict that spanned from 1914-1918

World War I

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Soldiers from both sides dug long ditches; this is where they lived and fought out of. What was this known as?

Trench Warfare 

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Germany had gotten within 30 miles of this French city: (This led to the Battle of the Marne)

Paris 

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What year did the United States enter the war?

1917

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 Who was the first basketball star to appear on a box of cereal? 

Michael Jordan 

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A strong sense of pride in a person's own country. One of the leading causes of WWI

Nationalism 

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Neither side could make much progress. The war was stuck in a ___________. 

Stalemate

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This fortified French town was attacked by Germany. Though they were out-numbered, the French were fueled by nationalism and managed to hold the line: 

Verdun 

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What group came into power following the Russian Revolution in 1917?

The Bolsheviks 

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Which country is the largest in the world?

Russia 

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Countries made agreements known as ___________. These agreements were to help each other out during times of war:

Alliances 

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Large open area in the middle of the battlefield. Littered with debris, shell-casings, little to no cover was available.

No Man's Land 

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At the Battle of the Marne, the British & the French used this interesting strategy to transport soldiers to the battlefield: 

Taxis 

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The coded message was sent from Germany to Mexico. Germany was trying to set up a military alliance with Mexico to conspire against the United States: 

The Zimmermann Telegram 

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What is a National Holiday that is celebrated in all countries:  

New Year's 

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What is considered to be the catalyst event of WWI?

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary

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Chorine and Phosgene were common ingredients in what during WWI?

Chemical weapons

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The Battle of the Marne, Verdun, and Somme all occurred on which major front?

Western Front 

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This treaty pulled Russia out of the war: 

Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

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M&M’S Fruit Chews would eventually become what popular candy?

Starbursts

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What does the acronym "MAIN" stand for?

Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism

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Germany used this strategy to take control of the seas, and strike fear into their opposition:

Unrestricted Submarine Warfare 

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At the Battle of Verdun a famous slogan was coined. What did the slogan, "Ils ne passeront pas" mean?

They shall not pass

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This U.S. cargo ship was attacked by German submarines (Uboats), and was sunk. Americans on board were killed during this attack. This event helped propel the United States into the war:

Lusitania 

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Which artist made history as the youngest winner of the Grammys‘ four main categories in 2020?

Billie Eilish