Ch 21 Flashcards

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Imperialism

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Building empires by imposing political and economic control

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Define nationalism

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Pride in ones nation or ethnic group

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Militarism

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The glorification of the military

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How did the three isms contribute to the beginning of the war?

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The European nations loyalty and pride as well as the competition to build larger empires created tension.

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4
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Define alliance

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An understanding between nations that they would defend each other if they should be attacked

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What was supposed to create a balance of power intending to protect countries by actually lead to WW1?

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The alliance system

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What countries were part of the central powers?

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Germany
Austria-Hungary
Ottoman Empire

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What were the major countries of the allied powers?

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Great Britain
France
Russia
USA

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Where was archduke Ferdinand assassinated in June 1914?

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Sarajevo, Austria- Hungary

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Who was blamed for his death?

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Serbia

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Why did Great Britain join the war?

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Because Germany invaded Belgium

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What countries were on the western front?

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Belgium
Germany
And
France

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What German weapon played a large part of the war?

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The U-boats

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How did that weapon affect Germany’s relationship with the U.S.?

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German u-boats attacked and sank the Lusitania killin 128 American citizens

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War industries Board

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Controlled production of war materials and supplied

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Food administration

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Worked to make sure there were enough food for both soldiers and citizens

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Selective service act

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Created the draft, men between 21-30 have to register for military service

17
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Germany’s eventual surrender was brought about by what country entering the war?

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The USA

18
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Who lead the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia?

A

Vladimir Lenin

19
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Define armistice

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A halt in fighting that allows peace talks to begin

20
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What was president Woodrow Wilsons plan for peace called?

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The 14 points

21
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One of the most important points had to do with an association of nations. What was it called?

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The League of Nations

22
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Who was Wilsons biggest opponent in the U.S. against the treaty?

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Henry Cabot lodge

23
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What was the name of the treaty that Germany was forced to sign?

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The Versailles treaty

24
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What countries empires were carved up to make new nations?

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Austria-Hungary
Germany
Ottoman Empire

25
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What new nations were made after WW1?

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Czechoslovakia 
Poland
Lithuania
Hungary
Austria
Yugoslavia
Finland
Estonia
Latvia
Turkey
26
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What was congress’ decision on the treaty and the league?

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They did not sign the treaty and did not join the League of Nations