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US History Chapter 9 Key Words & Ideas
Jarrod's 11th Grade US History Review
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12/01/2014

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Self-determination
Definition
The idea that people who share a national identity should have their own country and government.
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Versailles
Definition
City where the treaty to end WWI was signed.
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Big Four
Definition
The most leaders of the Allies: President Wilson, Prime Minister George, Premier Clemenceau, and Italian Minister Orlando.
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Western Front
Definition
War area between France and Germany
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Battle of the Marne
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A turning point in the war: Resistance by British and French troops stopped the German advance into France. Both sides then became locked in a stalemate along the border.
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Franz Ferdinand
Definition
Archduke and heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne. Was assassinated by Bosnian revolutionary.
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Triple Entente
Definition
Great Britain, France, and Russian.
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Rationing
Definition
Government policy to control the manufacturing and selling of certain goods.
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Armistice
Definition
An agreement to stop fighting.
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Fourteen Points
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President Wilson's plan for peace after WWI.
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Dogfights
Definition
Battles between aircrafts.
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Central Powers
Definition
Name given to Germany and Austria-Hungary because of their location in the center of Europe.
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Eastern Front
Definition
War area between Germany and Russia.
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Militarism
Definition
The aggressive build-up of armed forces to intimidate and threaten other nations.
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Triple Alliance
Definition
Made up of German, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
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no-man's-land
Definition
Referred to as the area between opposing trenches.
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Propaganda
Definition
Information aimed to convince people of a certain point of view.
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Woodrow Wilson
Definition
President of the United States who brought the country into WWI.
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Reparations
Definition
Money paid to compensate for the enormous cost of the war.
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League of Nations
Definition
Peace society formed after WWI to promote international peace and security.
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Allies
Definition
The opposition to the Central powers including Russia, Britain, France, and Italy.
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Entente Cordiale
Definition
A friendly understanding.
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Sarajevo
Definition
The Bosnian capital where Franz Ferdinand was assassinated.
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Nicholas II
Definition
Czar of Russia who abdicated his thrown at the start of the Russian Revolution.
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U-Boat
Definition
German submarines.
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Convoy
Definition
Groups of merchant ships and troop transports.
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Lusitania
Definition
A British passenger ship sunk by a German submarine. It outraged Americans.
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Aimmermann telegram
Definition
Message from Germany to Mexico asking Mexico to join the war. This message was intercepted and caused America to join the war.
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