WW1 Flashcards
1
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Nationalism
A
A feeling of loyalty to one’s group/nation
2
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Militarism
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A buildup of an army
3
Q
Alliance
A
A joining together for a common purpose
Different countries agreed to defend other alliance countries if they were attacked (Austria-hungry Ottomanempire Germany and Italy Russia France)
4
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Balance of Power
A
Different alliances made for the purpose of preventing war
5
Q
U-boats
A
German submarines used to block supplies sailing to allied ports
6
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Trench warfare
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A series of complicated trenches dug in the front lines in order to protect soldiers from bullets
7
Q
Propaganda
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Information used to influence public opinion
8
Q
Neutrality
A
The refusal to fight in a war
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