Flashcards in Chapter 11 Deck (21):
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Otto von Bismarck
German leader who wanted piece above all things once he had Germany united under wilhelm the first he saw France as the greatest threat to Germany he made an alliance with Austria hungry Italy and later Russia
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Kaiser Wilhelm second
When his father dies he takes control and Germany as king will have the second wilhelm the first was his grandfather but his father was too ill to really take power
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History of Serbia
Siri I had recently received independence from Austria hungry it wants to unite with other Slavic people which was supported by Russia but opposed by Austria hungry
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Pacifist opinion on America entering the war
Felt America should keep peace
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British propaganda
The British propaganda played up the German army being destructive when they raid
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Espionage act
It’s illegal to not side with the USA with in the USA during World War I
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Final obstacle removed
Russia overthrows Monarchy
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War guilt clause
It’s Germany’s fall
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American opinions on joining the war
Thought it was stupid because Europe is far away
Moms didn’t want their sons dead
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Selective service act
The draft
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Post war treaty opposition
The economies would destroy European economies one if imperialist was exchange for another some ethnic groups were not happy with new boundaries the biggest opposition was the league of Nations
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Russia in the war
Russia pulled out of the war following their second revolution
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War industries Board
Encourage modern technology so the material isn’t wasted
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Palace of Versailles
Of peace negotiations are held there
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Wilson’s 14 points
1-5 e aimed at avoiding future warfare e
No secret treaties, freedom of the seas, trade barriers abolish/lowered, global arms reduction, make colonies fair.
6-13 boundary divisions based off of ethnicity
14 League of Nationso
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Who mobilize towards who and what why
Russia towards Austria hungry to help Serbia great
Britain towards Germany because of Belgium
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The presidential election of 1916
Conk
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Civil liberties and examples of violations
Anti-foreign sediment
espionage act
sedition act
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Food administration
Save food for the war led by Herbert Hoover
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Treaty of Versailles
Peace treaty at the end of World War I
Germany have to pay for war damages Germany had to give up their army Germany is held responsible Germany’s colonies are all stripped taking away their ability to even pay money
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