World War I Key Terms and Concepts

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Militarism

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A belief that you should build up your military to defend your country or to take over other countries.

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Nationalism

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A belief that your country is better than other countries.

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Central Powers

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Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria

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Allied Powers

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Russia, France and Great Britain

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Trench Warfare

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Long hole in the ground where soldiers fought from and were protected. The other side had a trench as well and battle lines would move.

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U-Boat

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German submarines

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Lusitania

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British passenger ship that was hit by a u-boat and all 1200 passengers died. 126 Americans were on the ship.

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Blockade

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Ships, troops or aircraft that stopped people or supplies from moving from one area to another.

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Woodrow Wilson

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President at the start of WWI and he believed that the US should not get involved in the war.

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Neutrality

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Not taking sides and staying out of the war