Unit 1 Test Study Deck #4 “What and How does it fit in?” Flashcards
Trench Warfare
When 2 countries dig out trenches, protect them with barbed wire, and attack the other side.
New Weapons?
The main new weapon that was used in WW1 were tanks.
Stalemate?
When neither side can really win.
U-boats?
German Submarines.
The Lusitania?
A British boat that was sunk by the German U-boats, pushed the US to the war later on since American passengers were killed in the attack.
Selective Service Act?
SSA was when men over 18 had to register to possibly be drafted.
Russian Revolution?
1
Vladimir Lenin?
1
Birth of Soviet Union?
1
Washington’s Farewell Address?
Washington’s view on foreign policy, that shaped the way America deals with foreign affairs.
Monroe Doctrine?
A doctrine, talking about how the US should handle foreign affairs.
Unrestricted submarine warfare?
When Germany decided to stop restricting
Zimmerman Telegram?
The Zimmerman Telegram was when Germany sent out a telegram to Mexico offering some of the USA’s land for their help in the war The USA intercepted the telegram, and later, this pushed them into the war
‘Big Four’
The four men from the USA who worked on the treaty of Versailles.
Wilson’s Fourteen points?
Wilson’s hope for the treaty.
