Causes
Pride in ones country of origin.
Nationalism
These four countries made up the Central Powers
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria
These were sold to help finance the war.
Liberty Bonds
The sinking of this U.S. ship was a major part of the country eventually entering the war.
Lusitania
President of the United States during WWI.
Woodrow Wilson
The assassination of this man was the immediate spark to the war.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Name five of the countries on the Allied Powers side
USA, Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy, Serbia (among others)
Regular Americans got involved in the war effort growing fruit and vegetables here.
Victory Gardens
An agreement by both sides in a war to stop fighting and begin peace talks.
Armistice
Proposal for a collection of countries to be formed to ensure global peace.
League of Nations
The building up a country's weapons and resources.
Militarism
These three countries made up the Triple Alliance
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
This act in congress created the "draft," increasing greatly the number of men available to send to war.
Selective Service Act
A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease for a period of time.
Epidemic
Nickname given to the leaders of the countries making the decisions at the Paris Peace Conference
The Big Four
Secret agreements between countries to back each other in times of war.
Alliances
These three countries made up the Triple Entente
Great Britain, France, Russia
This act limited Americans' right to freedom of speech during WWI.
Sedition Act
A secret communication from Germany to Mexico that called for the overthrow of the American government.
Zimmerman Telegram
The process of a group of people structuring and forming their own government.
Self-determination
Extending a country's power through aggression or force.
Imperialism
This country switched alliances at the start of the war.
Italy
During the war, women took these types of jobs that were traditionally held by men.
Work in the factories (also teaching and nursing)
To step down from a position of power in government.
Abdicate
The term used to described Germany's forced payments to the Allies following WWI.
Reparations