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20 Cards in this Set
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Triple Alliance
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An alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
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Triple Entente
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An understanding among France, Britain, and Russia.
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Militarism
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A policy of glorifying war and readying the armed forces for conflict.
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Armaments
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Weapons and military supplies.
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Extreme Nationalism
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Extreme pride in one's country.
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Ultimatum
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A final set of demands.
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Mobilizing
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Organizing and preparing troops.
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Allies
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The alliance of France, Britain, and Russia during World War 1.
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Central Powers
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The alliance of Germany and Austria-Hungary during World War 1.
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Stalemate
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A stand-off that neither side could break.
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Propaganda
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Information designed to influence people's beliefs or actions.
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U-boats
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German submarine. (The "U" in "U-boat" was short for Untersee, the German word for "undersea."
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Armistice
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A halt to fighting.
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Self-determination
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Nationalities should have the right to establish their own governments, free of foreign control.
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League of Nations
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A formation of an international organization that would settle disputes among countries.
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Demilitarize
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A free miltiary zone. No military personnel or fortifications.
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Mandates
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A region that is administered by another country until it is ready for independence.
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Reparations
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War damages.
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Isolationism
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The desire to stay out of foreign entanglements.
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Total War
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A war involving all the human and material resources of the countries taking part.
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