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WORLD WAR ONE (WWI)

Terms in this set (20)

Propaganda
The spreading of ideas to promote a certain cause or to damage an opposing cause
Franz Ferdinand
Name of the heir to the Austria-Hungarian throne who was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist his death led to the start of WWI
Trench Warfare
Type of fighting in which troops dig ditches and fight from them
The Allies or the Triple Alliance
France, Britain and Russia
Neutral
To not support either side in a war
Alliance
A mutual agreement between two or more countries in which an attack on one is considered an attack on all
The Black Hand
Radical nationalist group that called for Serbian independence from Austria Hungary
Pan - Slavism
Movement to unite all Slavic peoples
Militarism
The glorification and build up of arms and their use in relations with other countries
Lusitania
Ship that was sunk, by German submarines, containing civilians
Imperialism
The political, economic, and social domination of one country over another. When strong countries control weaker countries.
Vladimir Lenin
Leader of communist revolution in Russia 1917
Nationalism
Devotion to one's country and or culture
Total War
When all of a nations resources are dedicated to the war effort , both the civilians and the military populations mobilize to defeat the enemy.
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
German policy of attacking any vessel (ship) regardless of whether they are affiliated with a countries military or not.
Central Powers or Triple Entente
Austria-Hungary, Germany, and Italy
Arms Race
Military competition between countries
The Balkans
"The powder keg of Europe" area in Europe where tensions were high due to calls for independence; immediate cause of WWI
Zimmerman Note
Telegram sent to Mexico urging them to attack the United States
Stalemate
When neither side wins; a tie
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