What were countries such as Germany, Russia, and France competing for?
land and power
What was the treaty that officially ended the way in 1919?
Treaty of Versailles
What was President Woodrow Wilson's speech called?
Fourteen Points
The ____ and _____ navies were blocking the German ports, causing their economy to collapse and their citizens to starve.
Britain, US
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.
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.
The two main alliances were:
Central (or Axis) Powers and Allied Powers
What day did Germany and the Allies agree to end fighting?
November 11, 1918
The building of a strong military to frighten or defeat other countries
militarism
A German submarine
U-boat
Define: alliance
An agreement nations make to support and defend each other
An agreement between countries
treaty
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.
What was the Selective Service Act?
The act required all men from age 21-30 to register for the draft.
Define: rations
The government set limits on the amount of goods civilians could have
Define: trench warfare
a type of land warfare where each side digs long lines of trenches for protection