World War I Flashcard

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What is the belief that a country should develop and maintain a strong military force and use it aggressively?

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Militarism

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What is an agreement between two or more countries to support each other during war called?

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Alliance

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What term describes gaining political and economic control of territories across the globe?

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Imperialism

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Who were the Central Powers in WWI? Options: Britain, France, Russia, Italy, United States; Germany, Ottoman Empire, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria; Germany, Italy, Japan, Austria; France, Russia, Britain, Belgium

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Germany, Ottoman Empire, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria

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Who were the Allied Powers in WWI?

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Britain, France, Russia, Italy, United States

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What is the form of warfare where opposing armies fight from trenches dug in the battlefield?

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Trench Warfare

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What was the first submarine employed in warfare, initially used during WW1?

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U-Boat

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What policy did the Germans announce in January 1917 regarding submarine warfare?

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Unrestricted Submarine Warfare

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What was the purpose of the Zimmerman Telegram sent in March 1917?

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To propose an alliance with Mexico against the US

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What did the Selective Service Act of 1917 require?

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All men aged 21 to 30 to register for the military draft