History 16-1 Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
militarism | the strong buildup of armed forces to intimidate and threaten other nations |
nationalism | loyalty and devotion to a nation |
emphasis | a special importance given to an object or idea |
propaganda | the spreading or ideas about an institution or individual for the purpose of influencing opinion |
erode | to wear away at something until it disappears |
contraband | goods whose importation, exportation, or possession is illegal |
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" |
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. |
What are four factors that contributed to WWI? | 1. assignation of Arch Duke Ferdinand. 2. militarism 3. alliances 4. imperialism and nationalism |
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. |
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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