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| What was the name of the Prussian who was instrumental in the orginization of the German states into a unified Germany? |
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| What is the German phrase that became the motto of the succesful German army? |
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| What is the name of the political treatise written by the Itallian Machiavelli? |
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| What was the name of the German philosophy that basicallyindicated a nation must do what is politically necessary, not what is good or moral? |
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| What is one name given to any political entity that is politacally influenced or controlled by another nation, even if they are not militarily controlled? |
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| What nation had so many colonial holdings in the 19th century, that it was said that the sun never quit shining on them? |
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| What were the names of the wars waged in China to force the Chinese to accept the import of an addicting narcotic? |
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| What nation waged this war against China? |
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| What is the nickname for the American journalistic practice of inflating or falsifying information in the news to sell more papers or affect puplic opinion? |
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| Name the two most prominent American newspapermen in the 1890's. |
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| Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst |
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| What man was the American Secratary of the Navy in the Spanish-American War? |
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| Who was president of the United States prior to the Spanish-American War? |
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| Wha word is used to describe the type of war that is generally waged by small irregular groups of insurgents who use hit-and-run tactics to harass and confuse the enemy? |
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| What event inflamed American public opinion against Spain in 1898? |
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| The exploding of the Maine. |
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| Where did this 1898 event take place? |
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| What was the American battle cry for the Spanish-American War? |
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| What was the name of the irregular volinteer calvary formed with the help of Theodore Roosevelt? |
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| What was the nickname of the most professional calvary soldiers sent by the United States to Cuba? |
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| What was the unit number of this professional calvary unit? |
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| What officer led the most professional American calvary unit in Cuba? |
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| John "Black Jack" Pershing |
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| At what location did American soldiers first land in Cuba? |
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| What Asian island group was attacked and captured by U.S. forces? |
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| What is the name of Japan's ancestral warrior class? |
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| What is the name of the code followed by the Japanese warrior class? |
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| What was the Japanese reaction to the early importation of European firearms to Japan in the 1600's?(What actions did the ruling class of Japan take?) |
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| Japan closed its borders to trade and built a man-made island for commerce |
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| What American Admiral led a fleet into Tokyo harbor and coerced the Japanese to open their country to trade? |
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| What was the Japanese reaction to being confronted to the superior technology and power of the western nations?(What actions did the Japanese take?) |
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| Japan advanced quickly by trading with many nations |
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| Why was it necessary for Japan to have foreign colonial possesions? |
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| Japan didn't have enough natural resources |
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| What was the name of the hill made famous by Teddy Roosevelt and his band of irregular calvary? |
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| What was the name of the rebellion in China that sought to get rid of the collonial powers that had begun to carve up China? |
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| What war was ended by the treaty of Portsmouth? |
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| Who won the Mobel Peace prize for helping get the treaty of Portsmouth signed? |
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| Who won the war ended by the Treaty of Portsmouth? |
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| WHat reaction did the European powers have to the war ended by the Treaty of Portsmouth? |
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| They were shocked and horrified that an Asian power could defeat an European power. |
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| WHat was the reaction of the European powers to the out come of the war ended by the treaty of Portsmouth? |
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| Horrified and afraid of the new power |
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| The Spanish-American war convinced the United States that it was necessaey to have the ability to quickly deploy naval forces to both the atlantic and Pacific. What amazing architectural achievement was the American solution to this conundrum? |
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| What European Empire controlled Bosnia? |
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| WHat city was the capital of Bosnia in 1914? |
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| What political figure was assassinated in the Bosnian capital? |
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| WHat Serbiam orginization was this assassin loosely affiliated with? |
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| What was the capital of Austria-Hungary in 1914? |
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| WHo was the leader of Russia in 1914? |
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| Who was the leader of Belgium in 1914? |
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| Who was the President of the United States in 1914? |
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| Who was the leader of Germany in 1914? |
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| What country had the most powerful navy in 1914? |
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| What was the Serbian response to the outrageous demands made on them by the Austria-Hungarians? |
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| They did what they were told. |
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| What world leader had information kept from him by his advisors so that the outbreak of war would be easier? |
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| What three countries made up the group we think of as the allied powers? |
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| Russia, France, and England |
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| What three countries made up the group that we think of as the central powers? |
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| Germany, Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire |
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| What was the name of the German plan to eliminate France as a threat, then turn on Russia? |
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| "No one will say that..............." Finish this quote that indicates why Germany is perceived as the "bad guy" of World War 1. |
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| Why were several thousand Belgians shipped off to Germany? |
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| To help feed German soldiers by making the Belgians grow food |
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| What country stepped in to help alleviate the suffering of the Belgian population? |
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| What individual led the effort to help Belgium? |
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| What was the name of the British head of the Vice Admiralty who at first promised military aid to Belgium, but later had to withdraw it when it became obvious that Britain could not spend the manpower? |
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| The British government wanted to stay out of World War 1 at first, but they could not allow the German navy to do what? |
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| Why did the German plan to quickly subdue France fail? |
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| Germany moved too quickly. |
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| What was the name of the French plan to resist a German invasion? |
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| What word, which loosely translates to "fighting spirit," was the French secret weapon against the Germans? |
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| What name was given to the battle lines that formed between Germany and France? |
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| What name was given to the battle lines that formed between Germany and Russia? |
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| What is the name to the long, hideous fighting positions that became a hallmark of World War 1? |
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| A bulge in the trench line. |
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| Explain why flamethrowers were developed and effective for use in World War 1. |
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| Flamethrowers could shoot around the corners in trenches. |
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| Explain why poison gas was developed and effective for use in World War 1. |
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| Poison gas was heavier than air and sank into trenches. |
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| What name is given to a war whose purpose is not the achievement of military objectives, but rather the murder of every opposing soldier? |
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| What battle was began by the Germans over a pointless piece of land that had no value other than it's emotional value to the French? |
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| The Battle of Verdun (Verdun Inferno) |
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| What was the name of the battle that was initiated by the British after they gathered all of their available power from across their vast empire. |
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| What was the name of the battle that was initiated by the British after they gathered all of their available power from across their vast empire. |
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| What new British weapon was unleashed by on the Germans by the British? |
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| Briefly discuss the outcome of the battle. |
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| The German army lost much more people than the British. |
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| By what name is Manfred Von Richtoffen better known? |
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| What was the Lafayette Escadrille? |
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| American pilots flying for the Allies. |
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| What is the name given to any naval plan to deny a country trade? |
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| What country used their navy to deny German trade? |
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| What was Germany's primary naval weapon? |
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| What was Wilson's reelection campaign slogan? |
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| "The business of America is...?" |
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| What Scottish-American Industrialist founded U.S. Steel? |
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| What term describes the presentation of biased news or ideas for the purposes of swaying public opinion? |
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| What term describes charitable work or donations designed to better the condition of humanity? |
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| What American industrialist and businessman engineered the mergers that formed the General Electric Cooperation? |
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| Which large Amereican coporation of the 1900's had as its founder, chairman, and major share holder John D. Rockfeller? |
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| What town was attacked by a Mexican rebel, leading to an American military foray into Mexico? |
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| Which Mexican leader led this attack? |
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| Which American calvary officer led the American forces into Mexico? |
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| What modern conflict closely resembles the American experience in Mexico? |
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| American troops in Afghanistan |
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| Americans were surprised by the amount of influence that one European nation had in Mexico. Which European country? |
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| What impact did neutrality have on the United States? |
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| America got rich from selling stuff to both sides. |
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| What do Americans call the ivoluntary call to military service for men ages 18-35? |
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| Karl Marx and Friedrich Ingels |
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| What was the name of the revolution that overthrew the power of the czar? |
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| What was the nickname for the Russians who supported the power of the Czar and royalty? |
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| Which Russians supported Communism? |
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| What was the name of the first leader of the Red Army in Russia who later split with the communist leadership? |
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| What communist leader became the first General Secretary of the Communist Party, and killed more people than Hitler? |
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| What was the central issue of the Scopes Monkey trial? |
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| A high school teacher was teaching evolution |
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| what was the subject of the Zimmerman telegraph? |
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| Germany was going to help Mexico fight the U.S. |
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| When Wilson saw the people cheering America's entry into the war, what sid he do? |
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| Who was selected to lead the American eexpeditionary forces to Europe? |
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| What nickname was given to American GI's going overseas? |
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| What does "Teufel Hunden" mean? |
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| What was the name of the offensive against Germany that convinced Commander Lundendorf that Germany could no longer win the war? |
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| The Battle of Argonne Forest |
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| What was Wilson's plan to reorganize Europe? |
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| What was the name for the treaty that officially ended World War One? |
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| What was the early prototype of the United Nations? |
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| When did World War One end? |
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| 11th hour of 11th day of 11th month-1919 |
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| Why did the United States want control of the Philippines? |
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| Whst was the name communists used for the working class? |
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| What did communists call the middle class intelligencia? |
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| What Russisan was exiled for his communist beliefs? |
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| What was the name of the attorney who defended Scopes? |
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| Who was the attorney that attempted to prosecute Scopes? |
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Finish President Wilson's famous quote?
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| must be safe for democracy |
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