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The Causes of World War I and the US Involvement.

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What were the four MAIN causes of World War I?

militarism, alliances, imperialism, nationalism

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What was "no man's land"?

area between the trenches

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Define Imperialism

One nation taking over another

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Define nationalism

Having pride or being proud of your country

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How did alliances lead to World War I?

One nation's problems or enemies become your own problems

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What was the Zimmerman note?

Note from Germany to Mexico asking them to attack the US.

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Which nation intercepted the Zimmerman Note and told the United States?

Britain

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The assassination of __________________ escalated and eventually caused the start of war.

Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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What type of warfare was used to destroy the Lusitania?

Unrestricted Submarine Warfare

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According to the cartoon, what is the cartoonist’s opinion about the United States' foreign policy?

Stay Neutral

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Why did Americans feel closer ties to the Allies? Provide at least 2 reasons why.

A common democratic system, economic relied on one another, common language and history with Britain

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How did President Wilson respond to Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare policy?

He said the US will not be threatened and continued to send ships to targeted waters

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What event is this propaganda poster referring to?

The Sinking of the Lusitania

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How did the Treaty of Versailles lead to World War II?

This treaty punished Germany which led to the rise of Hitler and his revenge.

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How did Americans feel about the League of Nations and how did the Senate react?

Americans did not want to get involved, so the Senate rejected the League of Nations.

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What is this World War I poster an example of

Propaganda

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