Vocab
A union formed for mutual benefits, especially between countries
Alliances
The president of the US during WWI
Woodrow Wilson
Machine Gun
Describe the Zimmerman Telegraph.
Telegraph sent from Germany to Mexico asking for their help in the war--in return, they promised to help Mexico take back land from the US. The message was intercepted; one of the reasons the US entered war.
Who is blamed for starting WWI?
Germany
Glorification of the military
Militarism
The person whos assassination sparked the beginning of WWI
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
These vehicles were unsuccessful in the war because of their low speed and inability to cross the trenches
Tanks
Describe the Espionage and Sedition Acts.
Laws created by the US government that made it illegal for American's to vocalize disapproval of the US involvement in the war
What year did WWI start AND end?
1914-1918
A nation's attempt to gain control of weaker nations
Imperialism
The Tsar of Russia's wife, Alexandra, looked to this illiterate pheasant for guidance when her husband was at war
Gregory Rasputin
A type of gas used as a weapon that caused blindness, choking, vomiting and death
Mustard gas
Describe the purpose of Wilson's Fourteen Points.
A peace plan that would eliminate the causes of war.
What year did the US join WWI?
1917
Having extreme loyalty to a nation and concern for its welfare
Nationalism
The man who lead a revolution in Russia, which ultimately caused a civil war there among the communists and those who disagreed with them
Lenin
A type of aircraft that was used for bombing raids at night, but was often thrown off course by high winds
Describe the purpose of the Treaty of Versailles and what the outcome was.
Treaty that ended WWI--terms were designed to punish Germany for starting the war by making them pay reparations (33 billion) and weakening their military. The treaty also created 9 new nations in Europe.
What countries were part of the Central Powers Alliance during WWI?
Germany and Austria-Hungary
An agreement to stop fighting
Armistice
Who is the Principal?
Mrs. Hurley :)
Submarines that had no intentions of taking prisoners, instead sinking any boats they came in contact with
U boats
What happened to the Lusitania and what was its significance to the war?
Boat that was sunk by Germany uboat that killed 1,200 people (including 128 Americans). One of the reasons the US declared war on Germany
List which countries were part of the Allies during WWI?
Britain, France, Russia & the US