WWI Battles Flashcard (Modified)

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After a German U-boat sank the ________________ and Great Britain intercepted the ________________________________, the US ended its ________________  and entered WWI to fight alongside the Allies.

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Lusitania, Zimmerman telegram, neutrality

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The ________________________________ became one of the bloodies battles in history. There were over 1 million ________________, but the British were able to gain seven miles of territory ending the complete stalemate of the trench warfare.

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Battle of Somme, casualties

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Which states did Germany promise Mexico it would help reclaim in the Zimmermann telegram?

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Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona

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Which nation declared war on Germany for violating Belgian neutrality during the German invasion of France in 1914?

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Great Britain

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Which of the following was not a cause of World War I? American isolationism, imperialist competition, the stockpiling of weapons

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American isolationism

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In 1917, Germany attempted to get _____ to attack the southern United States.

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Mexico

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The policy that kept the United States out of the war for three years was called

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neutrality

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What caused the U.S. to enter WWI because it was a secret message that revealed a proposed military alliance between Mexico and Germany?

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Zimmerman Telegram

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What was the goal of using propaganda in WWI?

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To gain support at home and abroad, to pay for the war, to maintain Nationalism (pride in one's country)

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Which of the following is a good example of rationing during WWI? Buying liberty bonds, Joining the military, Saving certain types of food for the war effort

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Saving certain types of food for the war effort