ww 1 Flashcards

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militarism

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the idea that a country should use a strong military to defend its interests

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alliances

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an agreement to work together

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nationalism

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a devotion and loyalty to ones country;develops among people with a common language,religion,or history.

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4
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imperialism

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the control of a region or country by another country

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5
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triple entente

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one half of the split alliance that consisted of great Britain,France,and Russia

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6
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triple alliance

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the alliance system would split Europe into two sides consisted Austria-Hun-gray,Italy and Germany.

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nation-states

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self-governing countries made up of people with a common cultural background

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genocide

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deliberate killing of a large group of people

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9
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Armenian genocide

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was the systematic killing and deportation

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10
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treaty of Versailles

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the peace treaty that ended ww1

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league of nation

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an organization in which countries would try to solve their problems peacefully

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12
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trench and naval warfare

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trench=land battle naval=battle at sea

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13
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Zimmerman note

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a note where Germany asked mexico to attack u.s. in return mexico would gain american territory if Germany won the war

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western front

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area along the border of France and Germany where the Germans fought against mainly French, British, and american forces

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15
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David Lloyd George

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he was a prime minister of Great Britain during the war

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16
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stalemate

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a situation where neither side can make progress

17
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Woodrow Wilson

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he was president of the u.s. during the war

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eastern front

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area along the border of Germany and Russia where the Germans mainly fought the Russians

19
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Lusitania

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in may 1915, a German u-boat sank this British ocean liner

20
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schlieffen

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German plan to avoid a two front war

21
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battle of Somme

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the battle in 1916 where tanks were first used

22
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war of attrition

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a military strategy to were down an opponent with constant attacks

23
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George Clemenceau

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prime minister of France at the end of the war