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Who is Archduke Francis Ferdinand

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the royal prince of Hungary, once assassinated it caused Austria-Hungary’s declaration of war against Serbia.

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Kaiser William II

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Woodrow Wilson

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the president of USA, he was representative of USA for the treaty of Versailles

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Belligerent

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an individual, group, or nation that is actively engaged in a war or conflict.

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Combatants

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a person or nation engaged in fighting during a war.

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Non-combatant

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a person who is not engaged in fighting during a war, especially a civilian, chaplain, or medical practitioner.

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The Treaty of Versailles

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a peace treaty signed on 28 June 1919. As the most important treaty of World War I, it ended the state of war between Germany and most of the Allied Powers.

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The “Black Hand”

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a lawless secret society engaged in criminal activities (such as terrorism or extortion)

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The Alliance System

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an agreement between two or more countries to support each other during war

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No man’s land

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grounds that are not owned by anyone causing fear of the unknown becoming a dumping ground.

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Mobilization (to mobilize)

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The act of assembling and readying military troops and supplies for war.

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Proportionality

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military actions should avoid causing excessive harm to civilians and property compared to the goals of those actions.

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Just War Principles

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Laws for fighting to keep it fair and safe for non-combates.

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Propaganda

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information, especially biased or misleading, used by governments and organizations to influence public opinion mostly about the war effects.

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Self-determination

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a nation—a group of people with similar political ambitions—can seek to create its own independent government or state.

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Ultimatum

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a final demand or statement of terms issued by one country to another, where rejection or failure to comply would lead to severe consequences, often including war. Austria-Hungary issued an ultimatum to Serbia which then led to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

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Reparations

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a tax on a defeated country forcing it to pay some of the war costs of the winning countries

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Trench warfare

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Dips that were large to keep weapons, sleep and hide. They lived here.

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Machine Guns

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Entirely automatic and was capable of producing an output of up to 600 rounds per minute.

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JWP 1

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The parties can not just jump to war, they must try ALL non-violent options before starting to war.

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JWP 2

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A just war can only be started if approved by the state. No matter what party it is.

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JWP 3

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A war can only be fought to change a wrong that is causing sufferment, for the right cause that will change the country for the better.

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JWP 4

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A war can be fair if with a chance of success for all parties, many deaths and injuries are not the right thing to do.

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JWP 5

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The peace achieved after the war needs to be an improvement from the peace before the war.

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JWP 6

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Parties are not allowed to use force that’s not necessary to achieve the objective. No mass destruction weapons.

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JWP 7

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No citizen should be harmed or targeted, every party must put in effort to avoid this. The kill of a citizen is fair if they were part of the attacking party.

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Short term causes of WW1:
The Tangier Crisis

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France wanted to take control over Morocco but Britain still was forced to as they were allies. Germany took advantage of this and created tension between Britain and France. Things like these repeatedly happen in Europe. Alliances have both advantages and disadvantages.

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Causes of WW1: Militarism

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As everyone prepared for war they competed for strong armies. This meant military needs were put before citizens.

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Cause of WW1: Nationalism

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Everyone believed their country was better, especially their military. This caused civilians wanting to prove to others they were better, causing conflicts.

30
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The affect of Rifles

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They killed instantly as far as 550 meters

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The affect of Poison Gas (Mustard Gas)

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Sprayed and spread for miles killing many civilians by accident or not, If it was inhaled you would’ve experienced chemical burn, irritation to the lung tissue and/or choking to death.

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The affect of Tanks

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They took soldiers places to places, they could break through all the barbed wire. Their strategy was to bring many weapons in it to attack closer to the enemy.

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France big aims on the treaty

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  • Georges Clemenceau
    Germany to pay for all the damage, Return the land taken from france, No military for germany
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Britain big aims on the treaty

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  • David Lloyd George
    For Germany to pay but still be strong to trade, Land for Britain’s empire, safeguard the navy
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USA big aims on the treaty

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  • Woodrow Wilson
    League of nations
    Prevent another war
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Outcomes of treaty Territorial

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  • France got territory back
  • Britain and france got germany’s colonies
  • Corridor of land to poland
  • Forbidden to join forces with austria
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Outcomes of treaty Military

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  • Max 100,000 Soldiers
  • No airforce
  • No submarines
  • 6 battleships only
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Outcomes of treaty Economic

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  • Pay reparations
  • 132 billion gold marks
  • Full financial responsibility
39
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Definition of War

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To solve a disagreement between two groups with arms and violence. Reasons: Alliances, political, economic, religion, natural resources.

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Violation

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To not break/follow a law

41
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Adhere

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To follow the rule

42
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War Crimes

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To not follow war rules

43
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Distinction

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A difference or conflict between similar things/people

44
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Discrimination

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Treat some people differently due to their differences.

45
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Legitimate authority

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Where a leader is assigned to decide rules and laws and others must follow it.

46
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Collateral damage

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Any injury or death to a civilian due to an activity (war).

47
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Genocide

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to deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation

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Crimes Against Humanity

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Acts that attacks civilians, acts such as torture, rape, murder.

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Human Shield

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a non-combatant who either volunteers or is forced to shield a person from the military in order to prevent the enemy from attacking it.

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Perfidy

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Untrustworthiness, backstabbing

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False Flag

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a political or military action that is made to appear to be done by a group that isn’t actually responsible for it.

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Collective punishment

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A punishment on a group made by a member of that group.

53
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Blank Cheque

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a verbal commitment from Germany’s highest political echelons

54
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“Going over the top”

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used to describe someone making an effort that is excessive or more than is required to accomplish a task

55
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Bayonet

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weapon designed to fit on the end of the muzzle of a rifle

56
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Arbitration

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when a third party makes a decision on a disagreement to resolve it

57
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Armistice

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an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.

58
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The Treaty of Versailles

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A peace treaty signed by Germany and the Allied Nations on June 28, 1919, formally ending World War One.

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