Causes of WWI (M.A.I.N.)
This “M” in M.A.I.I.N. refers to aggressively building up armed forces even in times of peace.
militarism
Name one Central Power in WWI.
Austria-Hungary/Germany/Ottoman Empire
______ warfare involved soldiers attacking, counterattacking, and defending from these dug-out systems.
Trench
Germany’s policy of sinking any ship trading with Britain was known as this.
unrestricted submarine warfare
Posters that urge people to buy Liberty Bonds fall under this propaganda goal.
purchasing war bonds
This cause involved nations forming defense agreements that pulled many countries into WWI.
alliances
Name one Allied Power at the start of WWI.
Serbia/Russia/France/Great Britain
Trenches were dug in this pattern to prevent enemies from infiltrating an entire trench system.
zig-zag
The sinking of this British passenger ship killed 128 Americans.
the Lusitania
“Everyone’s doing it, and so should you!” uses this propaganda technique.
bandwagon
Competition for colonies, mainly in Africa and Asia, increased tension between European powers.
imperialism
This country joined the Allies in 1917.
United States
Soldiers rotated between these three lines: front, support, and this.
reserve line
This intercepted message encouraged Mexico to attack the U.S. in exchange for land.
Zimmermann Telegram
Using powerful phrases like “honor,” “freedom,” and “glory” is this technique.
glittering generalities
Strong pride and loyalty to one’s country that contributed to rising tensions in Europe.
nationalism
The U.S. declared war on Germany on this date.
April 2, 1917
This medical condition caused by wet, cold trenches often led to swelling, pain, and even amputation.
trench foot
The U.S. joined this side of the war.
Allies
A poster that plays on people’s fears uses this technique.
fear
The assassination of this Archduke is known as the “spark” that started WWI.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
This national holiday is celebrated on the day WWI ended—November 11, 1918.
Veterans Day/Armistice Day
On average, a soldier who went “over the top” survived only this long.
13 seconds
President Wilson said America must enter the war to “make the world safe for” this.
democracy
This propaganda technique relies on everyday people and relatable scenes like families and farmers.
plain folks