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worldwar1 vocabulary
worldwar1 vocabulary, key terms, people, and events
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| alliance | a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations. |
| imperialism | a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force. |
| isolationism | a policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of other countries. |
| militarism | the belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests. |
| nationalism | identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations. |
| neutrality | the state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, impartiality. |
| tanks | a heavy armored fighting vehicle carrying guns and moving on a continuous articulated metal track. |
| poison gas | a gaseous substance, such as chlorine, phonephone, or Lewis, used in warfare to kill or harm. |
| airplanes | The aircraft played a pivotal role for all sides of World War 1 when the conflict began in 1914. |
| total war | is warfare that includes any and all civilian-associated resources and infrastructure as legitimate military targets. |
| american expeditionary | Force was the U.S. armed forces that were sent to fight in Europe during World War 1. |
| forces (AEF) | was a formation of the United States Army on the Western Front of World War I. |
| john j Pershing | was a senior United States Army officer. |
| Argonne forest | an American operation in World War I American troops under Pershing drove back the German armies which were saved only by the armistice on November 11. |
| Alvin York | was a blacksmith who was drafted into the army during WWI. |
| trench warfare | a type of combat in which opposing troops fight from trenches facing each other. |
Created by:
Richard Villanueva