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Another one of the major defense alliances. Consisted of Germany, Hungary-Austria, and the Ottoman Empire
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One of the two major defense alliances. Consisted of France Britain and Russia
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Franz Ferdinand was visting Sarajevo and a member of the Blackhand organization stepped out from the crowd and shot him. This was considered a shot against Serbia.
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The strategy Germany used to invade Belgium. This plan called
for a holding action against Russia, combined with a quick
drive through Belgium to Paris; after France had fallen, the
two German armies would defeat Russia. -
A U-boat snak the British liner, Luisitania, off the southern coast of Ireland. The Germans defended their action on
the grounds that the liner carried ammunition. Despite Germany’s explanation,
Americans became outraged with Germany because of the loss of life. American
public opinion turned against Germany and the Central Powers. -
In August 1915, a U-boat
sank another British liner, the Arabic, drowning two Americans. Again the United
States protested, and this time Germany agreed not to sink any more passenger
ships. -
In March 1916, Germany broke its promise to the U.S. to not sink any more passenger ships when they sank the Sussex.
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a telegram from
the German foreign minister to the
German ambassador in Mexico that was
intercepted by British agents. The
telegram proposed an alliance between
Mexico and Germany and promised
that if war with the United States broke
out, Germany would support Mexico in
recovering “lost territory in Texas, New
Mexico, and Arizona.” -
First battle of World War 1. 1.2 million casualities. Introduction of trench warfare.
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Encouraged companies to use mass-production techniques to increase efficiency. Also urged them to eliminate waste by standardizing products.
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Set up by the government to popularize the war. Used propaganda to spread its message.
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To meet the government’s need for more
fighting power, Congress passed the Selective Service Act in
May 1917. The act required men to register with the government
in order to be randomly selected for military service. -
After Russia pulled out, American troops stepped in and helped win the second Battle of Marne
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A heavy guard of destroyers
escorted merchant ships back and forth across the Atlantic in groups. -
Created by President Wilson to deal with disputes between management and labor
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Set up by Wilson to produce and conserve food
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People fined and jailed for interferring with the war effort or saying anything disloyal, profane, or abusive about the government and/or the war effort
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On November 3, 1918, AustriaHungary
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On November 9th, socialist leaders in the capital, Berlin, established a German Republic.
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On Novemeber 11, Germany signed an armstice and agreed to cease-fire. Called a truce.
