#11 World War
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emeryadulted3 on December 16, 2010
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Woodrow Wilson | This man was President of the United States during World War I. |
| the Central Powers | These were the countries of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. This alliance was also known as the Triple Alliance. |
| the Triple Entente | This was the name of the alliance between the British, French, and Russians. It was also know as "the Allies". |
| Archduke Franz Ferdinand | This man, of Austria-Hungary, was assassinated in Sarajevo by Gavrilo Princip. This assassination led to the outbreak of World War I. |
| false | (true or false) It was Serbia who declared war on Austria-Hungary at the beginning of WWI. |
| true | (true or false) When war was declared against Serbia, Russia began to prepare for war so they could protect Serbia. |
| true | (true or false) When Germany saw that Russia was mobililzing for war, they declared war first on Russia and then on France. |
| true | (true or false) Britain stayed neutral in WWI until Germany attacked Belgium. |
| true | (true or false) President Woodrow Wilson declared a policy of neutrality. This meant that the U.S. would remain neutral. In other words, it would not take a side or get involved in the war. |
| Serbia and Bosnia | These two small countries in the Balkans were conflicted with one another and their problems helped precipitate WWI. |
| an alliance | When countries agree to take the same side in a conflict, the result is called this. |
| true | (true or false) In Europe, when a conflict develops between countries, the small, unstable countries usually side with stronger countries. |
| false | (true or false) World War I began in 1915. |
| unstable | When a country has a weak government and is threateded by other groups, that country is considered to be this. |
| European | As events leading to WWI began to develop, imperialistic countries in this part of the world were deeply involved. |
| retaliation | When a country strikes back at another country because of something that has happened, it is called this. |
| false | (true or false) Bosnia's people are mainly Christians. |
| true | (true of false) America watched with concern believing that it could remain neutral, sell supplies to both sides, and not fight. |
| Russia | When Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, this country came to the aid of Serbia. |
| the Middle Ages | Serb leaders wanted the rule, order, and prestige of the old Serbian empire that had been strong during this period of time. |
| the Balkans | In 1914, this region was known as the Powder Keg of Europe. |
| France | After moving through Belgium, Germany attacked this country. |
| World War I | The first great conflict of the 1900s was this war. |
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