Questions and Answers
What was the Zimmermann Note?
What is militarism?
Policy of glorifying military power
What does alliance mean?
Agreement to stop fighting
Who was Wilhelm during World War I?
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What is referred to as the Western Front?
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What are trenches?
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What are allies in the context of war?
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What does total war mean?
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What was the Lusitania?
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Study Notes
Key Terms and Concepts in World History Chapter 29
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Zimmermann Note: A secret diplomatic communication from Germany proposing a military alliance with Mexico against the United States during World War I.
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Militarism: A national policy that emphasizes the promotion of military power and the readiness for conflict, often resulting in arms races among nations.
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Alliance: A formal agreement between countries to cooperate for specific purposes, such as military support or political interests, often leading to the formation of strategic partnerships.
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Wilhelm: Refers to Kaiser Wilhelm II, the German emperor and king of Prussia, who led Germany during World War I and played a crucial role in the events leading to the war.
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Western Front: The main theater of war during World War I, characterized by trench warfare and a stalemate between the Allied and Central Powers, primarily located in northern France.
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Trenches: Deep ditches used for shelter and fighting, where soldiers engaged in combat and lived under harsh conditions along the front lines during World War I.
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Allies: Nations that joined forces to oppose the Central Powers in World War I, particularly those that sided with Great Britain, including France, Russia, and later the United States.
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Total War: A strategy in which a nation mobilizes all available resources, including economic, civilian, and military potential, to achieve victory in a conflict.
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Lusitania: A British passenger liner that was sunk by a German U-boat in 1915, resulting in significant loss of life and contributing to the United States' decision to enter World War I.
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Triple Entente: An alliance established between Britain, France, and Russia prior to World War I to counter the threat posed by the Triple Alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
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Big Four: The principal leaders of the Allied Powers at the Paris Peace Conference after World War I, consisting of the United States, Britain, France, and Italy, who shaped the post-war settlement.
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Eastern Front: The theater of conflict between Germany and Austria-Hungary against Russia, characterized by larger territorial movements and different military strategies compared to the Western Front.
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