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WWI Vocab
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04/08/2018

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Allies

 

Many countries fought against Germany and were considered good allies. 

Definition

the people who fought against Germany in WWI and WWII

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Armistice 

 

Germany and France did not have a Armistice which led into WWI.

Definition

discussion of peace between opponents  

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Black Hand (Principe)

 

The Black Hand attempted to kill the Duke of Austria but failed the first time and then eventually killed him the second time.

Definition

a group of terrorists from Serbia 

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Central Powers

 

The alliances of Germany were known as central powers by being in the center.

Definition

the alliance of Germany and Austria-Hungary along with other countries

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Fourteen Points (Wilson)

 

President Wilson announced to congress the Fourteen Points that would settle things down peacefully. 

Definition

fourteen goals of peace of United States which president Wilson announced to congress

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Imperialism 

 

Imperialism wasn't big during WWI instead alliances were made. 

Definition

a system where one country rules over many countries

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Isolationism 

 

During WWI, some countries would undergo isolationism in order to be safer. 

Definition

where countries will decline and isolate themselves from upcoming alliances and treaties

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League of Nations

 

The League of Nations was created in order to keep peace between nations and prevent war.

Definition

predecessor of U.N to help prevent future wars to occur 

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Lusitania (U. Boat)

 

The Lusitania was a luxurious boat that sunk due to Germany's submarine. 

Definition

a luxury boat that sunk by Germany which was one event that led to WWI

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Militarism 

 

Germany used militarism in order to have a lot of soldiers to fight in the war. 

Definition

a belief that a country should build of it's military to get what they want

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Nationalism 

 

Many countries believed in nationalism because they wanted to be free from other rulers.

Definition

a group of people who are the same to form and independent country 

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Neutrality 

 

During WWI some countries showed a lot of neutrality to not get involved in war.

Definition

not taking any sides and staying neutral 

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Pan-Slavism 

 

European nations wanted pan-slavism to spread in order to gain the same political goals.

Definition

an idea of political union of all Slavic people

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Propaganda 

 

Propaganda is used a lot in war so that some nations become weaker and can be taken over.

Definition

ideas or rumors that are spread to harm a certain group

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Reparations 

 

Germany made reparations with France with a treaty. 

Definition

making amends from injuries or doing something wrong

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Schlieffen Plan

 

Germany used this Schileffen Plan in order to win against France and Russia in war.

Definition

a strategy used by Germany to win over the western frontlines of France and Russia

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Scramble for Africa

 

Many nations fought over who would take which parts of Africa which became known as the Scramble for Africa. 

Definition

where European nations claimed parts of Africa

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Stalemate 

 

The Stalemate allowed Germany and French sides to not proceed further to fighting unless stated.

Definition

a situation where neither side can make further moves

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Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

 

The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk made Germany and other central powers to not fight with Ukraine anymore. 

Definition

a treaty signed between Ukraine's people and the central powers of Germany

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Trenches

 

Germany and France had many trench holes during WWI in order to stay protected.

Definition

a long narrow hole where soldiers took cover

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Ultimatum 

 

Ultimatum was a tactic that made certain countries do what other countries wanted them to do in their favor.

Definition

a threat where someone says something for someone to do and if they don't they'll be punished

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Versailles (Paris Peace Conference)

 

Versailles was a city in Paris where the treaty of Versailles was signed. 

Definition

a city in northern-France where a place is at and the treaty ending WWI was signed 

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Western Front ("No Man's Land")

 

The Western Front was where many battles occurred between France and Germany. 

Definition

an area in France where many battles of WWI occurred 

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