Flashcards in ww1 (8) Deck (14)
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nationalism
-strong feeling of pride in and loyalty to one's nation or ethnic group
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imperialsm
-empire building
-conquering and colonizing other nations
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militarism
-glorification of military powers and values
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alliance
-group of nations that agree to cooperate to achieve a common goal
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"MAIN" causes of WWI
M- countries wanted their military to be the best
A- alliances led to unnecessary entrances into war
I- countries fought for land
N- countries wanted power and independence
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spark that caused WWI
-assassination of archduke franz ferdinand
-AUS HUN declared war on SER
-RUS on AUS HUN
-GER on RUS and FRA
-GB on GER
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causes for a neutral US
-George washington's belief of avoiding military alliances
-distance
-pledge by Prez Wilson
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US aiding central vs allied powers
C- few loans and sold fewer weapons and supplies
A- many loans, sold supplies and weapons, supported GB blockade of GER ports
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U boat attacks
-GER submarines attacked US and FRA passenger and merchant ships
-sussex and HMS Lusitania
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sussex pledge
-Wilson demanded the Germans refrain from attacking passenger ships
-GER would temporarily stop these attacks
-might resume if the British continued to blockade German ports
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central vs allied power
C- GER, AUS HUN, OTT EM
A- GB, FRA, ITA, US, RUS
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zimmerman note
-secret telegram sent by GER to MEX
-GER wanted allies in exchange of MEX's land back (NM, AZ, TX)
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Selective Service act
-passed by congress in 1917
-national draft
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