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World War 1
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History
7th Grade
09/12/2011

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What happened in Sarajevo?
Definition
The archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated.
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What plan was made by General Count Alfred von Schlieffen?
Definition
The Schliefen Plan(wrap around france and flank them.)
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Who was Gavrilo Princip?
Definition
He assassinated Franz Ferdinand and his wife.
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Who was Czar Nicholas II?
Definition
He was the ruler of Russia at the time.
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Who was Keiser Wilhelm II?
Definition
He was a German ruler.
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Propoganda
Definition
Presenting information to effect opinions.
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Refugee
Definition
A person fleeing from persecution that hopes to return some day
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War of Attrition
Definition
War for killing, not for territory.
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The western front
Definition
Battle lines of Germany and France.
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Herbert Hoover
Definition
Leader of American efforts to help Belgium. He later became a president
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How many tons of food were sent to Belgium from America per month?
Definition
150,000 tons
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Who was Keiser Wilhelm II?
Definition
The ruler of Germany.
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What is a war of attrition?
Definition
A war to kill, not to gain territory.
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Who was the leader of American efforts to feed Belgium?
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Who was the King/general of Belgium?
Definition
King ALbert.
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Where did Winston Churchill live?
Definition
Great Britain.
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What did the Emperor of Austria-Hungary, the Czar of Russia, & the King of England have in common?
Definition
They were first cousins, related by Queen Victoria.
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What was battle considered?
Definition
A spectator's sport.
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What did Austria-Hungary make France sign?
Definition
An ultimatem.
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Who said ,"Hard pressed on my right. My center was yielding. Impossible to maneuver. Situation yielding. I attack.
Definition
Ferdinand Foch
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What is an Isthmus?
Definition
An extremely thin piece of land.
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What country did Austria-Hungary control?
Definition
The Balkans.
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Did the Germans make fake videos showing happy Belgians?
Definition
Yes.
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