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WWI
WWI
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History
10th Grade
04/11/2014

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militarism
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The building up of armed forces – it was an indirect cause of WWI
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Alliances
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Pacts with other European countries to fight together and protect each other. - Indirect Cause of WWI
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Imperialism
Definition
Taking over of other areas of the world. During the late 1800’s there was “The Scramble for Africa” and fight for the Balkans
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Lusitania
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American boat that was sunk by a German U-Boat that made many Americans want to go to war with German
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Zimmerman Message
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Message from Germany to Mexico asking Mexico to attack the U.S.. The U.S. intercepted this message and declared war on Germany
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Treaty of Versailles
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Agreement that ended WWI
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League of Nations
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Woodrow’s Wilson’s idea to create a group of countries who work together to prevent war.
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14 Points
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President Woodrow Wilson’s 14 ideas to prevent future wars
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