WWl Content Flashcards

(46 cards)

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complete use of resources and people

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total war

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2
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fighting with trenches, mines, and barbed wire

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trench warfare

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3
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policy of glorifying military power, preparing army

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Millitarism

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4
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when a powerful country has political, military, or economic control over weaker countries

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Imperialism

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5
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belief in the primacy of one’s country

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Nationalism

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6
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4 MAIN causes of WWI

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Millitarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism

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7
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Who was assassinated?

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Archduke Franz Duke Ferdinand

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8
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How did Archduke Franz Duke Ferdinand light the fuse to start WWI?

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set off alliances

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9
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Who committed the assassination?

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The Black Hand

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10
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Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire

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Central Powers

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11
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Great Britain, France, Russia

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Allies

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12
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Positive impact of Espionage and Sedition Acts on the US?

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unity

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Negative impact of Espionage and Sedition Acts on the US?

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infringing on freedom of speech

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14
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suggest an alliance between Mexico and Germany

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Zimmerman Note

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15
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men must register for millary service; randomly selected

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Selective Service Act

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16
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How did WWI come to a conclusion?

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Armistice signed on Nov 11, 1918

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17
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President Woodrow Wilson’s plan for organizing post WWI Europe and for avoiding future wars

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14 Points

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18
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Reparations put on Germany from Treaty of Versailles? x4

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  • admit war guilt
  • loses colonies
  • pays $30 mil in reparations
  • must disarm
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19
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How does the use of German U-boats change American views?

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more problems during war and negative light on Germany

20
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What advancement are in Millitary tech? x3

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  • planes
  • tanks
  • chemical warfare
21
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How did the advanced Millitary tech affect the manner of war is fought and viewed?

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22 mil dead and not viewed in a good light bc ppl died quick

22
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Russia,France,Great Britain

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triple entente

23
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Germany, Austria- Hungary, Italy

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triple alliance

24
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lightning quick attack against France by Germany

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Schieffen Plan

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western side of territory under the control of Germany.
Western Front
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unowned, unclaimed, or uninhabited land.
No Man's land
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region along the German-Russian Border where Russians and Serbs battled Germans, Austrians, and Turks.
Eastern front
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used by Germany in WWI where they attacked any ship with no warning
unrestricted submarine warfare
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The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality.
neutrality
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situation where neither side can win or make progress, such as in a contest or negotiation.
stalemate
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an airship that was used
Zeppelinkind
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a German submarine
u-boat
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defends against u-boats
convoy system
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passenger ship that was torpedoed and sunk by a German U-boat.
Lusitania British
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Information given to show something or someone in a based way.
Propaganda
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controlled practice that limits access to scarce resources, goods, or services.
rationing government
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United States military formation that fought in World War I.
American Expeditionary Force
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Country pays for damage caused by war.
reparations
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Germany and the allied powers in which Germany accepted full responsibility for the war and agreed to pay reparations;
Treaty of Versailles
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Association of nations formed after WW1 under wilson's 14 points plan.
League of nations
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two laws passed during World War I that restricted free speech and targeted anti-war activists
espionage and sedition acts
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Board regulate production and manufacturing, as well as allocation of wartime goods.
war industries
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American has a ... and Wilson wants to "make the world safe for ..."
democracy
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Similarities between 14 Points and Treaty of Versailles? x3
- Creation of League of Nations - Occurs after the war - Independence for Austria-Hungary, Romania, Serbia, and Turkey
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infantry men
dough boys
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only person made General of the Armies while alive
John J Pershing