imperialsm/World War I Vocabulary and Key Concepts

A policy of glorifying military power and keeping a standing army always prepared for war is called _________.

• Militarism

• Pacifism

• Isolationism

• Imperialism

Agreements between nations to aid and protect one another are called _________.

• Alliances

• Treaties

• Conflicts

• Sanctions

The cause of WWI where European countries compete for colonies, Germany wanted colonies, and tensions increased, making it a world war because of the colonies is called _________.

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

• Militarism

• Isolationism

A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country is called _________.

• Nationalism

• Federalism

• Colonialism

• Communism

Germany's policy of sinking ships with their U-boats, enemy or neutral, that carry war material is called _________.

• Unrestricted Submarine Warfare

• Blitzkrieg

• Total War

• Operation Sea Lion

In 1917, Germany sent this to Mexico instructing an ambassador to convince Mexico to go to war with the U.S. It was intercepted and caused the U.S. to mobilize against Germany, which had proven it was hostile. This is known as the _________?

• Zimmerman Note

• Treaty of Versailles

• Monroe Doctrine

• Marshall Plan

The act passed by Congress in 1917 authorizing a draft of men for military service is called the _________?

• Selective Service Act

• Homestead Act

• Civil Rights Act

• Social Security Act

The government organization that produced propaganda to build support for the war is called the _________

• Committee on Public Information

• Department of Defense

• Federal Reserve Board

• National Security Council

A person who refuses to enter the military or bear arms due to moral or religious reasons is called a _________

• Conscientious objector

• Pacifist

• Draft dodger

• Mercenary

The act that made it a crime to write, print, utter, or publish criticism of the president or government is called the _________?

• Sedition Act

• Alien Act

• Patriot Act

• Espionage Act