They helped rebuild Europe after the war. It is a group of governments that strived to prevent future wars and protect nations.
Why were alliances important to the start of WW1?
Alliances caused many countries to declare war on each other in a short period of time. This resulted in the start of WW1.
The belief that a strong military is most important for a country
militarism
Name of the British cruise ship that was sunk by a German U-boat
Lusitania
What is the significance of the Lusitania sinking to the US joining WW1?
159 Americans were killed in the sinking. The US joined to war to avenge their deaths.
Explain why/how WW1 was fought differently than any other previous war.
Powerful weapons and vehicles on land, air, and sea, as well as chemical weapons were used in WW1
What day did Germany and the Allies agree to end fighting?
November 11, 1918
Larger countries taking over smaller countries
imperialism
A German submarine
U-boat
The two main alliances were:
Central (or Axis) Powers and Allied Powers
What was the Zimmerman Telegram
a telegram from Germany to Mexico asking them to fight agianst the US in return for US land
Who fought in WW1 (Which alliances?)
Central Powers and Allied Powers
What was the Zimmerman Telegram?
It was a telegram from Germany trying to convince Mexico to ally with Germany against the US in exchange for Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.
Who is Archduke Franz Ferdinand? Why was he so important?
He was the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary. He was assassinated by a Serbian terrorist group. His death was the main catalyst to the beginning of WW1.
Define: alliance
An agreement nations make to support and defend each other
What was the treaty that officially ended the way in 1919?
Treaty of Versailles
Why did the US join in the fighting?
The Lusitania was sunk by German subs
What started the fighting in Europe?
Assassination of archduke Franz Ferdinand
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