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WW1 Europe
WW1 Stalemate in Europe
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Undergraduate 1
12/11/2015

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Term
Which 3 Nations made up the Triple Entete (west)?
Definition

Britain, France, Russia

 

Term
Which 3 nations formed the triple alliance(central)?
Definition
Germany, Austria, Italy
Term

Battle on the Eastern front

1914-1916

Definition
Russia vs Germany/ Austria Hungary
Term

What created the stalemate on the Western front?

What did it lead to?

Definition

Trench Warfare

Development of Tanks

Term
Was Pres. Wilson for or against joining the conflict
Definition

Against

Wanted to avoid casualties by remaining neutral

Term

Battle of Verdun

West or Eastern front?

Definition

One of the largest battles in WW1

Between Germany and France

Western front

Term
Lusitania
Definition

Ship sunk by German U Boats

Americans aboard

Term
Zimmerman Telegram
Definition

Telegram sent from Germany to Mexico

"If you want to declare war on America, you will have allies in Germany"

Britain intercepted, told America

America is in the war

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