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.
Larger countries taking over smaller countries
imperialism
What was the Zimmerman Telegram
a telegram from Germany to Mexico asking them to fight agianst the US in return for US land
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
The belief that a strong military is most important for a country
militarism
Why did the US join in the fighting?
The Lusitania was sunk by German subs
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
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.
What ended WW1
treaty of Versailles
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.
Define: alliance
An agreement nations make to support and defend each other
What is Nationalism?
Feeling love and pride for one's country and wanting to defend it.
What started the fighting in Europe?
Assassination of archduke Franz Ferdinand
A German submarine
U-boat
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.
Define: trench warfare
a type of land warfare where each side digs long lines of trenches for protection
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