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What is communism? |
A political theory derived from Karl Marx, advocating class war and leading to a society in which all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs. |
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What were doughboys? |
A US infantryman, especially one in World War I. |
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What was neutrality? |
The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality. |
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What is militarism? |
The belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests. |
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What is Chemical Warfare? |
Chemical warfare (CW) involves using the toxic properties of chemicalsubstances as weapons. |
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What is the Selective Service Act? |
To that end, Congress passed the Selective Service Act, which Wilson signed into law on May 18, 1917. The act required all men in the U.S. between the ages of 21 and 30 to register for military service. |
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What is Mobilization? |
Mobilization is the act of assembling and making both troops and supplies ready for war. |
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Who is Kaiser Willhelm? |
Wilhelm II or William II was the last German Emperor and King of Prussia, ruling the German Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia from 15 June 1888 to 9 November 1918. |
