WWI Vocabulary

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Great Britain, France, Russia, and later the United States

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Allied Powers

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Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire (Turkey)

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Central Powers

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To prepare for war.

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Mobilize

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What is needed to mobilize for war?

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Troops, Food, Money, Weapons, All of above

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Citizens buy a war bond to help pay for the war. It’s actually a LOAN to the government. The gov’t pays back the money at a later date with interest. What is this called?

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War Bonds

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An opinion used to influence the actions of others.

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Propaganda

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Laws passed by Congress that made it illegal to criticize the war. Those who participated in anti-war activities faced fines and prison.

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Espionage and Sedition Acts

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Payment for war damages.

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Reparations

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An international peacekeeping organization set up after WWI to settle disputes between countries.

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League of Nations

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The treaty that ended WWI.

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Treaty of Versailles