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World War One
Terms related to World War One
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History
7th Grade
08/07/2008

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 militarism

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the build up of weapons and armed forces to show strength and preparedness for war

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nationalism

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strong feelings of pride in one's country or culture

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imperialism

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empire building; taking over control of other countries by economic, political or military means

 

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formation of alliances

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treaties between countries (allies) to defend each other against enemies; secret agreements between nations

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Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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heir to the Austrian-Hungary throne; next ruler of Austria-Hungary who was killed by an assassin; his death sparked a crisis that led to World War 1

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heir

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someone who will inherit wealth or power

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Allied Powers

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France, Russia, Great Britain later joined by United States and Italy; opposed the Central Powers

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Central Powers

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Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire; opposed the Allied Powers

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