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60 Cards in this Set
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Trench warfare led to the development of new __________. |
weapons |
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The US was more willing to join the __________ after the Russian Revolution established a provisional democracy. |
Allies (Allied Powers) |
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German ___________ attacked ships carrying supplies to the Allies |
U-Boats (submarines) |
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The German _________ changed naval warfare because it could remain hidden and fire without warning |
U-Boats |
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Much of Europe became involved in WWI because of the __________ system |
Alliance |
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_____________ refers to building an empire by aquiring uncolonized areas |
Imperalism |
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The violent act in Bosnia that was the spark that began WWI was assassinated of _______________ |
Archduke Ferdinand |
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Although he made many concession, President Wilson was able to convince the Allies to accept the ___________ of Nations as part of the Varsailles Treaty |
League |
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After ________ and the Bolsheviks gained control of Russia in 1917, Russia withdrew from the _______ |
Lenin; war |
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In the ___________ Pledge, Germany promised to warn ships before __________ them |
Sussex; attacking |
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The triggering incident (spark) that started WWI was the _______________________________ |
assassination of Ferdinand |
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Irreconciliable US Senators were against the Versailles Treaty because they didn't want the US to join the ___________________________ |
League of Nations |
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Germany's use of _________________________________ warfare was one of the main reasons the US entered WWI |
Unrestricted submarine |
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During the first few years of WWI, both sides were locked in a ____________ and no one was able to win much territory |
stalemate |
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Who assassinated Franz Ferdinand? |
Gavrilo Princip |
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What is propaganda? |
Information of misleading nature to promote political point of view |
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Which British passenger ship was sunk by Germany in 1915? |
Lusitania |
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What is no man's land? |
The area between the trenches |
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Who was heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary on 1914? |
Archduke Franz Ferdinand |
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Which Russian ruler gave up his throne in 1917? |
Nicholas II |
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Building up armed forces is called ____________ |
militarism |
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In the ________________ Note, Germany tried to get ___________ to attack the US |
Zimmerman; Mexico |
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_________________ are payments maybe to cover economic damages |
Reparations |
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The ______________________ was created at the end of WWI to ensure peace and security |
League of Nations |
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Woodrow Wilson's plan for peace was called the ___________ |
The 14 points |
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The _________ Powers fought against Germany and the other Central Powers |
Allied |
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Dangerous air battles were called ______________ |
dog fights |
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Germany's best 'ace' was __________________________ |
Baron Manfred von Richtofen (Red Baron; 88 killes) |
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What was an 'ace' |
A pilot with 5 or more enemy plane kills |
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Who were the Central Powers |
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Ottoman Empire (Turkey) |
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What is the black hand? |
Serbian terrorist group |
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What area was called the "powder keg" of Europe |
The Balkans |
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What is the Maginot line? |
Defensive barrier built by France to protect themselves against Germany |
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What happened to Austria-Hungary after WWI? |
They became two separate nations |
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What was the Gallipoli Campaign? |
Major battle in the Balkans |
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Who belonged to the Triple Entente? |
France, Britain, Russia |
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Who belonged to the Triple Alliance? |
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy |
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Because it was the first battle where American troops were used extensively, the 2nd Battle of the __________ was a turning point of WWI |
Marne |
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The Bolshevik Red army was opposed by the _________ during the civil war |
White Army |
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Early Islam was spread by ___________ conquest, trade and religious ________ to Mecca |
military; hajj |
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What were the causes of WWI? |
Balance of power, *Militarism, Alliance, Imperalism, Nationalism* (MAIN) |
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The most successful early civilizations were located near ___________. |
rivers |
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___________________ became Communist dictator of the Soviet Union after WWI |
Joseph Stalin |
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After WWI, the US returned to the policy of ____________________ |
Isolationism |
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What was the heart of Wilson's peace plan? |
League of Nations |
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Which treaty dealt with Germany at the end of WWI? |
Treaty of Versailles |
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Which nation signed a treaty and stopped fighting WWI in 1917 after a communist revolution? |
Russia |
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What did both sides dig to defend their positions in WWI? |
Trenches |
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What type of government controls all aspect of political, social, and economic life? |
Totalitarian |
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What were the two important concepts advocated by Gandhi? |
Nonviolence and Civil Disobedience |
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Who was Mustafa Kemal? |
The president of the Republic of Turkey |
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Who became the Nazi totalitarian dictator of Germany after WWI? |
Adolf Hitler |
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Who became the Fascist dictator of Italy after WWI? |
Benito Mussolini |
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Who became the Communist leader of China after WWI? |
Chiang Kai-Shek |
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What is a tank? Who first used it successfully in battle? |
Armor vehicle that run in treads; Great Britain |
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Who wrote Mein Kampf? What was it about? |
Adolf Hitler; Rascism |
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What type of government did Russia have after the tzar abdicated? Who led it? |
Provisional Democracy government; Alexander Kerensky |
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Which major nation did not join the League of Nations? |
United States |
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What were the main provisions of the Versailles Treaty and Fourteen Points? |
•League of Nations •Restricted military and weapons (Germany) •Germany had to pay reparation (only paid once) •New Nations were created |
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Who were the Big Four and the leaders? |
•United States------>Woodrow Wilson •Great Britain---->David Lloyd Geroge •France-------->Georges Clemenceau •Italy--------> Vittorio Orlando |
