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15 Cards in this Set
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When was Archduke Francis Ferdinand assasinated?
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June 28, 1914
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Where was Francis Ferdinand assasinated?
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Sarajevo, Bosnia(new province in A-H empire)
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Who assasinated Francis Ferdinand?
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Gavrilo Princip
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What is imperialism?
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European powers scramble for territories and colonies mostly in africa and china
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What is militarism?
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Aggresively building up a nations armed forces in prep. for war. Military gains more authority
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What is nationalism?
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-great powers act in own interest
-ethnic diversity caused(civil violence) |
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What is mobilization?
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The readying of troops for war
-Russia started to protect Serbia, Germany started when Russia started, France followed |
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What major powers made up the Central Powers?
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Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy(triple alliance)
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What major powers made up the Allies?
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France, Russia, and Great Britain(triple entente)
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What is stalemate?
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a situation where neither side is able to gain an advantage
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What is an autocrat?
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A ruler with unlimited power
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What is the Sussex pledge?
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The pledge where the German gov. promised that u-boats would warn before attacking ships
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What is a filibuster?
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A tactic where senators take the floor and refuse to stop talking to prevent a vote on the measure
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What happened during the Russian Revolution?
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Czar Nicholas II was forced to give up power and Russia became a republic(persuaded US to involve themselves more)
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What is the selective service act?
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An act authorizing a draft for men in military
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