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nationalism
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extreme feelings of pride in one's nation. Fuels tension between countries.
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militarism
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the policy of building up strong armed forces to prepare for war.
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terrorist
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someone who uses threats or violence to promote a cause.
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kaiser
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german emporer
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Central Powers
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Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Ottoman/Turkish Empire
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Allied Powers
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France, Britain, Russia
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stalemate
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deaklock in which neither side is strong enough to defeat the other
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Battle of Verdun
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battle that lasted for 10 months in 1916. Germans were trying to run over French lines
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Propaganda
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the spreading of ideas to help a cause or hurt another cause
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U-Boats
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german fleet of submarines which attacked any ship that entered or left British ports
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Lusitania
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British passenger ship torpedoed by a U-boat off coast of Ireland. led to agreement that U-boats would surface and give warning before firing.
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