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WWI

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Central Powers The group of countries (mainly Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria) that fought together against the Allies in World War I.
Militarism — A belief that a country should maintain a strong military and be ready to use it to defend or promote its interests.
Trench warfare — A type of fighting in World War I where soldiers lived and fought from long, deep ditches (trenches) dug into the ground for protection.
Communism — A political and economic idea that supports common ownership of property and resources, with the goal of creating a classless society where wealth is shared.
Allies — The group of countries (including Britain, France, Russia, and later the United States and others) that fought together against the Central Powers in World War I.
U-boat — A German military submarine used in World War I and World War II; the name comes from the German word "Unterseeboot" meaning undersea boat.
Imperialism — A policy where stronger countries extend control over weaker lands
Woodrow Wilson — The President of the United States during most of World War I who proposed the Fourteen Points and helped f
Alliance — An agreement between countries to support each other, especially in war; alliances can make local conflicts grow into larger wars.
Nationalism — A strong pride in and loyalty to one’s country or people; it can lead to wanting independence or showing competition between nations.
Zimmerman Telegram — A secret message sent in 1917 from Germany to Mexico proposing an alliance against the United States; its interception helped push the U.S. to enter World War I.
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