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World War 1 Vocab

TermDefinition
World War I The war fought in Europe from 1914 to 1918 over tensions caused by the alliance system, militarism, imperialism, and extreme nationalism
Triple Alliance An alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy formed in 1882: it guaranteed that all members would help if any were attacked
Triple Entente An agreement signed in 1907 among Russia, France, and Britain to aid one another in war.
Militarism The policy of glorifying war and readying armed forces for conflict
Armament Weapons and military supplies.
Ultimatum A statement that threatens serious action if specified demands are not met.
Mobilize To organize and prepare for war
Escalate To grow or increase rapidly.
Allies The countries that allied against the Central Powers: France, Britain, and Russia
Central Powers A group of nations, led by Germany and Italy, that fought the Allies
Stalemate A stand off or draw, making further action impossible for either side
Propaganda News and information designed to influence people’s beliefs or actions.
U-boat The name given to German submarines during WWI
Armistice Truce, a halt to fighting
Fourteen Points President Wilson’s terms for peace after WWI
Self-Determination The principle that national groups should have the right to establish their own governments, free of foreign control
League of Nations An organization of nations established in 1920 to promote world peace
Treaty of Versailles The settlement made with Germany at the end of WWI that called for territorial changes, reparations, and German demilitarization
Demilitarize To free from military control by removing all military personnel and fortifications
Mandate A region administered by another country until it is judged ready for independence
Reparations Payments made by one nation to another in compensation for property destroyed in war
Isolationism Policy of avoiding involvement in the affairs of other nations
Total War A war that involves all of the human and material resources of the countries that are taking part
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