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14 Cards in this Set
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Militarism |
The aggressive strengthening of armed forces |
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Archduke Francis Ferdinand |
Heir to the throne of Austria-Hungry. |
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Mobolize |
Prepare its military for war. |
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Central Powers |
The alliance between Austria-Hungry and Germany. |
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Allied Powers |
The alliance between France, Russia, and Britain. |
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Trench Warfare |
Defending a position by fighting from the protection of deep ditches. |
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Stalemate |
A situation in which neither side can win a decisive victory. |
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U-boats |
Submarines that launched torpedoes. |
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Lusitania |
A British Passenger liner |
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Zimmerman Note |
A secret telegram to Mexico sent by the German foreign minister, Aurthor Zimmermann, which was decided and then published by American newspapers. |
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Selective Service Act |
In 1917, it required men between the ages of 21 and 30 to register to be drafted. |
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Espionage and Sedition Acts |
Restricted free speech and allowed the government to arrest opponents to the war. |
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Liberty Bonds |
War bonds that provide billions of dollars in loans to the allies. |
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Victory Gardens |
Gardens where people grew their own vegetables. |
