Lamb Europe World War I Flashcards

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What is the policy of building up armed forces in aggressive preparedness for war?

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Militarism

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What was the name of the peace treaty that ended the war?

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the Treaty of Versailles

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What is propaganda?

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Information or ideas that are spread to help or harm a person, group or cause.

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What does the word 'neutral' mean in the context of World War I?

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A country that does not join alliances

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Soldiers fought in long deep ditches dug for protection across from France from the English Channel to the border with Switzerland.

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Trench Warfare

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An ___ is an agreement to end fighting.

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armistice

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Which event is considered the immediate cause of World War I?

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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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What was the main purpose of alliances before World War I?

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To provide mutual defense and support

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Which term describes a strong pride in one's country that can lead to conflict?

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Nationalism

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What new weapon was first widely used in World War I to break the stalemate of trench warfare?

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Tank