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WW1

Vocabulary Unit 4

TermDefinition
Militarism the policy of building a stronger military force
Nationalism an intense loyalty and pride in one's country
Propaganda artfully drawn posters/newspaper ads whose goal was to get people to fully support the war effort
Contraband goods whose importation, exportation or possession is illegal
Lusitania a British cruise liner traveling from NY to England that was sunk by german submarines. 128 Americans died
Alliance A mutual defense agreement between counties
Imperialism A policy held by a country of increasing power & wealth by acquiring additional territories, usually by force.
Triple Aliance Germany, Italy & Austria-Hungary
Gavrilo Princip Shot and killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Espionage Spying, especially to gain government secrets
Draft to select a person at random for mandatory military service
Ethical Conforming to accepted standards of conduct, good behavior
Prestige admiration and respect because something is successful or important
Convoy a group that travels with something, such as a ship to protect it
Adequately sufficiently completed to its minimum requirements
Resolve to come to an agreement
Reparations Payment by the losing country in a war to the winner for the damages caused by the war
Treaty of Versailles Required Germany pay financial reparations, disarm, lose territories and give up overseas colonies - ended the war.
Central Powers Known as Triple Alliance (Germany, Italy & Austria-Hungary)
League of Nations an international organization with a mission to maintain world peace
Franz Ferdinand Archduke of Austria Killed by Gavrilo Princip
Allies Military alliance that fought against central powers
Artillery military's heavy firearms
Mustard Gas dangerous type of gas, garlicky scent, yellow in color, experience burning eyes, skin, nose and lungs.
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