World War 1 Flashcards

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What is the definition of nationalism?

Desire to maintain a strong military capability

A type of combat in trenches

An international organization established after WWI

Patriotic feeling, principles, or efforts of a nation (correct)

What does militarism refer to?

The belief a country should maintain a strong military capability to defend national interests.

Who were the allies in World War I?

Britain, France, Italy, Russia, and the United States.

What were the Central Powers in World War I?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire. Signup and view all the answers

What is no man's land?

Disputed ground between the front lines of two opposing armies. Signup and view all the answers

What is trench warfare?

A type of combat where opposing troops fight from trenches. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Lusitania?

A British luxury liner sunk by a German submarine. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Zimmermann Note?

A proposal from Germany to Mexico to join an alliance against the U.S. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Selective Service Act authorize?

It authorized the federal government to raise a national army through conscription. Signup and view all the answers

What is the convoy system?

A group of merchant vessels sailing together for mutual security. Signup and view all the answers

What was the American Expeditionary Force?

The United States Armed Forces sent to Europe in World War I. Signup and view all the answers

What is an armistice?

An agreement to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce. Signup and view all the answers

Who is referred to as a conscientious objector?

A person who objects to serving in the armed forces for reasons of conscience. Signup and view all the answers

What was the War Industries Board?

A U.S. government agency established to coordinate the purchase of war supplies. Signup and view all the answers

What is propaganda?

Information used to promote or publicize a particular political cause. Signup and view all the answers

What were the Espionage and Sedition Acts?

Laws prohibiting many forms of speech against the U.S. government. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Great Migration?

The movement of 6 million African Americans from the rural South to urban areas. Signup and view all the answers

What were the Fourteen Points?

A statement by President Wilson calling for postwar peace in Europe. Signup and view all the answers

What was the League of Nations?

An international organization established after World War I. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Treaty of Versailles?

A peace treaty that ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nationalism

Patriotic feeling and principles associated with a nation.

Militarism

Belief in strong military capability and readiness to use it for national defense or promotion of interests.

Allies

Nations involved in World War I included Britain, France, Italy, Russia, and the United States.
In World War II, prominent Allies included Britain, France, the Soviet Union, and the United States.

Central Powers

Primary nations included Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire during World War I.

No Man's Land

The contested area between the front lines or trenches of opposing armies.

Trench Warfare

Combat strategy where troops fight from trenches structured to face each other, prevalent in World War I.

Lusitania

British luxury liner sunk by a German submarine on May 7, 1915, an event contributing to U.S. involvement in World War I.

Zimmermann Note

A 1917 diplomatic proposal from Germany to Mexico, suggesting an alliance if the U.S. entered the war, intercepted by British intelligence.

Selective Service Act

Enacted on May 18, 1917, this act authorized conscription to establish a national army for U.S. entry into World War I.

Convoy System

A protective strategy involving groups of merchant vessels sailing together for enhanced security against threats.

American Expeditionary Force (AEF)

The U.S. Armed Forces sent to Europe during World War I, fought alongside French and British forces against Imperial Germany.

Armistice

An agreement between warring sides to cease hostilities for a certain period, acting as a truce.

Conscientious Objector

An individual who refuses military service based on personal beliefs or conscience.

War Industries Board (WIB)

U.S. agency established on July 28, 1917, to manage the procurement of war supplies and encourage efficiency through mass production.

Propaganda

Biased or misleading information created to promote a particular political cause or viewpoint.

Espionage and Sedition Acts

Expanded upon the Espionage Act of 1917, prohibiting disloyal or abusive speech regarding the U.S. government and its symbols.

Great Migration

Movement of 6 million African Americans from the rural South to urban areas in the Northeast, Midwest, and West from 1910 to 1970.

Fourteen Points

A statement by President Woodrow Wilson on January 8, 1918, advocating for moral causes and postwar peace.

League of Nations

An international organization formed after World War I, outlined in the Treaty of Versailles.

Treaty of Versailles

Signed on June 28, 1919, it formally ended the war between Germany and the Allied Powers, marking significant geopolitical changes.

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Test your knowledge of key terms from Chapter 11 on World War 1. This quiz features essential definitions like nationalism, militarism, and the Allies. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of the major themes of the war.

World War 1 Flashcards - Chapter 11