The ____ and _____ navies were blocking the German ports, causing their economy to collapse and their citizens to starve.
Britain, US
What was the purpose of President Woodrow Wilson's speech?
To outline a plan for lasting peace and an end to WW1
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.
The building of a strong military to frighten or defeat other countries
militarism
What was President Woodrow Wilson's speech called?
Fourteen Points
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
What is the League of Nations?
They helped rebuild Europe after the war. It is a group of governments that strived to prevent future wars and protect nations.
__________ is the belief that your country deserves more success than others.
Nationalism
An agreement between countries
treaty
Name of the British cruise ship that was sunk by a German U-boat
Lusitania
The two main alliances were:
Central (or Axis) Powers and Allied Powers
List the 4 countries in the Allied Powers
United States, Great Britain, France, Russia
A German submarine
U-boat
The desire to stay out of world events.
isolationism
Define: trench warfare
a type of land warfare where each side digs long lines of trenches for protection
What were countries such as Germany, Russia, and France competing for?
land and power
Define: rations
The government set limits on the amount of goods civilians could have
Define: alliance
An agreement nations make to support and defend each other
What is Armistice Day?
Holiday celebrated on November 11th.
Define: armistice
An agreement to stop fighting
What was the treaty that officially ended the way in 1919?
Treaty of Versailles
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.
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.
Explain how women's roles changed during the war.
Women went from taking care of the home and children to working in factories, offices, farms, and nurses in the army
What was the Selective Service Act?
The act required all men from age 21-30 to register for the draft.
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