History 16-1
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| militarism | the strong buildup of armed forces to intimidate and threaten other nations
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| nationalism | loyalty and devotion to a nation
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| emphasis | a special importance given to an object or idea
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| propaganda | the spreading or ideas about an institution or individual for the purpose of influencing opinion
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| erode | to wear away at something until it disappears
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| contraband | goods whose importation, exportation, or possession is illegal
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| How did Germany's use of unrestricted submarine warfare bring the US into WWI? | It sunk ships without warning that came into Britain's waters, including a cruise ship the "Lusitania"
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| How did militarism contribute to the beginning of WWI? | The countries of Europe started to make alliances. These alliances began building armies and navies to intimidate each other.
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| What are four factors that contributed to WWI? | 1. assignation of Arch Duke Ferdinand.
2. militarism
3. alliances
4. imperialism and nationalism
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| What events motivated the US to join the war? | The German U-Boats (submarines) sunk the Lusitania, which was a passenger ship carrying some US citizens.
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| How did British propaganda influence American public opinion? | The British cut the transatlantic telegraph cable from Europe to the US. Most war news that came to the US was British reports only.
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