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World War 1 Unit test
world war one
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History
11th Grade
12/06/2010

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Allied Powers

Definition
  • Great Britain
  • France
  • Russia
  • Japan
  • Italy
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American Expeditionary Forces
Definition
  • Name of the american armed forces in world war 1
  • led by john j pershing
  • "doughboy" soilders
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Arbitration
Definition

An independent person or body officially appointed to settle a dispute.
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Armistice
Definition
  • November 11, 1918
  • an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.
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Attrition
Definition
  • the action or process of gradually reducing the strength or effectiveness of someone or something through sustained attack or pressure.
  • to slowly wear down opponent when equally matched.
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Big Four
Definition
  • Great Britian
  • Italy
  • France
  • the United states
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Central Powers
Definition
  • Germany
  • Austria–Hungary
  • Turkey
  • Bulgaria
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Harlem Hellfighters
Definition
  • 369th Infantry Regiment
  • First all-black combat unit in WWI
  • Decorated for bravery and perseverance
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