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World War i Study Guide
WWI
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Social Studies
7th Grade
03/22/2016

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Term
Triple Entente
Definition
France
Britain
Germany
Term
Triple Alliance
Definition
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Term
Central Powers
Definition
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Ottoman Empire
Term
Allied Powers
Definition
Russia
France
Britain
Italy
United States
Term
List and describe at 4 causes of WWI
Definition
Nationalism- Putting your country 1st
Alliances- When countries join forces
Assassination- France and Ferdinand
Militarism- Building up forces
Term
What was the "spark" that set off WWI?
Definition
The France leader was killed by a Serbian member of The Black.
Term
Which country was the first to declare war?
Definition
Austria-Hungary
Term
What did German do that caused them to be blamed for the majority of WWI?
Definition
Got in a 2 front war. (France & Russia)
Term
What is a two-front war?
Definition
When 2 places are battling against 1 place.
Term
What was Germany's place for dealing with the 2 front war?
Definition
Go attack France first because Russia would not come that fast.
Term
Was the plan successful? Why or why not?
Definition
No, Russia mobilized and came sooner than they thought.
Term
Explain what you learned you're your independent search.
Definition
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Explain what you learned while doing your poster.
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What is trench warfare?
Definition
They would dig holes in the ground near 'No mans land' and shoot whoever goes onto that land.
Term
What is the area between two countries' trenches called?
Definition
No mans land
Term
What two events caused the United States to enter the war? Explain.
Definition
-When a submarine was sank with 120 Americans
-When the boat was sunk.
Term
What was signed on November 11, 1918?
Definition
Armistice
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