WWI Vocab

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World War I

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A global conflict in Europe from 1914-1918 (M.A.I.N)

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Zimmerman Telegram

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Message from German minister proposing German-Mexican alliance to keep US out of WWI.

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Lusitania

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British passenger ship sunk by a German u-boat, leading the U.S. into WWI.

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Forteen Points

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Woodrow Wilson's plan for world peace after WWI

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Treaty of Versailles

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Peace treaty ending WWI; established new nations, borders, and reparations.

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U.S. alliance in WWI?

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Allied Powers

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League of Nations

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Established in 1920 to promote international cooperation & peace.

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Militarism

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building up armed forces, getting ready for war

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Alliances

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agreement or promises to defend and help another country

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Imperialism

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A stronger country taking over a weaker country by military, economic, or political means.