ww1 (8) Flashcards

(14 cards)

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nationalism

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-strong feeling of pride in and loyalty to one’s nation or ethnic group

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imperialsm

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  • empire building

- conquering and colonizing other nations

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militarism

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-glorification of military powers and values

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alliance

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-group of nations that agree to cooperate to achieve a common goal

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“MAIN” causes of WWI

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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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6
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spark that caused WWI

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  • 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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7
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causes for a neutral US

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  • George washington’s belief of avoiding military alliances
  • distance
  • pledge by Prez Wilson
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US aiding central vs allied powers

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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

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  • GER submarines attacked US and FRA passenger and merchant ships
  • sussex and HMS Lusitania
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sussex pledge

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  • 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

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C- GER, AUS HUN, OTT EM

A- GB, FRA, ITA, US, RUS

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zimmerman note

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  • secret telegram sent by GER to MEX

- GER wanted allies in exchange of MEX’s land back (NM, AZ, TX)

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13
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Selective Service act

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  • passed by congress in 1917

- national draft

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American Expeditionary Force (AEF)

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  • doughboys

- american troops under command of general John J Pershing

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