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WWI

Chapter 17

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What four factors fueled WWI? Nationalism, Militarism, Imperialism, and System of Alliances
What is devotion to interests and culture of ones nation? Nationalism
What is glorification of armed strength and arms building to threat other countries? Militarism
What alliance was Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire? Triple Alliance (central powers)
What alliance was France, Britain, and Russia? Triple Entente
What country starts with the Triple Alliance but switches Alliances? Italy
Who was assassinated and main cause of the war and heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne? Archduke Ferdinand
What Serbian nationalist assassinated the Archduke which led to Austria-Hungary to declare war against Serbia on July 28, 1914? Gavrilo Princip
What were the advantages of the Central powers? Germany's army and shared borders
What were the advantages of the Allied powers? More soldiers, industrial capacity, and Britain's Navy
What plan was Germany invading Belgium, then going to invade Paris, and then Germany would attack Russia? Schlieffen Plan
What was the land between trenches of both opposing sides that was known to be dangerous called? "No Man's Land"
What were German submarines attacking British ships called? U-Boats
What did Britain do to stop materials from going into the Germany? Blockade
What ship sunk because of U-Boats and caused American anger because of American people being on the ship and caused Germany to avoid attacking ships? Lusitania
What telegram was sent to Mexico from Germany telling them to declare war on the U.S. and they'll ally with them? Zimmermann Telegram
What was Wilson's justification for the war? "safe for democracy"
When did Congress vote to declare war on Germany and join WWI? April 6, 1917
What was Wilson's diplomacy to reduce U.S. intervention with foreign affairs? Moral Diplomacy
What act required men between 21 and 30 to register for the draft? Selective Service Act
Who was head of the food administration? Herbert Hoover
Who got to not fight in the war because of moral or religious reasons? Conscientious Objectors
What act denied talking I'll of government and soldiers? Sedition Act
Who was the General of U.S. forces and led troops in Cuba, Mexico, and Western America? John J. Pershing
Who is one of the most decorated soldier of WWI and earned a medal of honor? Alvin York
Who was the head of the CPI? George Creel
What was money given to the government from the citizens to help fund the military? Liberty Bonds
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