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What is Militarism
An aggressive strengthening of military force
What is Imperialism
When a country takes over new lands or countries an makes them subject to their rule.
What is Nationalism.
A strong sense of pride and loyalty to one’s
country or culture.
Who was president during WW1
Woodrow Wilson
How many points was Wilson’s plan
14
What caused WW1
The assassination of franz Ferdinand
What were the four main causes
Militarism,Alliances,Imperialism,Nationalism.
Who killed franz Ferdinand
Gavarilo princip
Who also was assassanated
Sophie, or franz’s wife
What is trench warfare
A type of combat in which opposing troops fight from trenches facing each other.
What is the Zimmerman telegram
Secret note from Germany to Mexico that tried to get Mexico to join German war effort.
Why did the U.S. enter war
Blockades were impacting American way of life and Germans sunk the Lusitania
What year and day did the war end
1918, November 11
What was the difference between American and German trenches
German trenches were better equipped including, electricity, toilets, and even beds.
What was the Triple Alliance know as
The Central Powers