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WWI
The Great War Begins
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History
11th Grade
03/27/2012

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Central Power
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the alliance of Germany and Austria-Hungary and other nations joined withthem to go agaisnt the Allies.
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Allied Powers
Definition
people, groups, or nations that have joined together to fight another person or group
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The Triple Alliance
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military alliance between Germany, Austria–Hungary, and Italy,
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The Triple Entente
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name given to the alliances France, Britain and Russia after the signing of the Anglo-Russian Entente in 1907
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Nationalism
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being a strong supporter of the rights and interests of one's country
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Militarism
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the army and military forces are given a high profile by the government
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Alsace And Lorraine
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was a territory created by the German Empire in 1871
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Powder Keg Of Europe
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time period there were a number territories between major European powers such as Russia and Austria-Hungary are the same as italy
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Archduke Francis Ferdinand
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the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary; killed by Gavrilo Princip..
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Black Hand
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.A secret criminal and terrorist society in New York during the early 20th century.
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Gavrilo Princip
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assisinated francis ferfinanad
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Ultimatum
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A final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations
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Mobilize
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to move to a different location.. the ability to move
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Neutrality
Definition
non preticipation in a war
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General Alfred Yon Schieffen
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created a plan known as the schieffen plan" it was to avoid a 2 front war.
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