WWI “The Great War” Vocabulary

1. Stalemate A situation during a conflict in which both sides are equally powerful and neither one will give in. X

2. Alliance A close association of nations formed to advance common interests or causes. The “Triple Entente” included Russia, France, and Great Brittan. The “Triple Alliance” included Austria-Hungry, Germany, and Italy.

3. Zimmerman Telegram A coded message intercepted by the British; the intended purpose was for the Germans to engage Mexico in war with the U.S.

Loyalty to a nation and promotion of its interests above all others. 4. Nationalism Loyalty to a nation and promotion of its interests above all others.

A buildup of military strength within a country. 5. Militarism A buildup of military strength within a country.

Taking no sides in a conflict. 6. Neutral Taking no sides in a conflict.

A temporary peace agreement to end fighting (a cease-fire). 7. Armistice A temporary peace agreement to end fighting (a cease-fire).

8. Lusitania British passenger ship that was sunk off the coast of Ireland killing several Americans.

A national policy of avoiding involvement in world affairs. 9. Isolationism A national policy of avoiding involvement in world affairs.

10. Reparation Payment by the losing country in a war to the winner for the damages caused by the war.

11. Treaty of Versailles A peace agreement among 21 of the nations who had fought in WWI; signed in Versailles, France.

12. Allied Powers Group of nations made up primarily of: British Empire France Russia Serbia Belgium United States

13. Central Powers Group of nations made up primarily of: German empire Austro-Hungarian Empire Bulgaria Ottoman Empire

14. League of Nations An association of nations to preserve peace and resolve international disputes proposed in Wilson’s 14 points.

15. Wilson’s 14 Points Created at the end of WWI, Woodrow Wilson’s list of ideas for preventing world wars in the future.

President of the U.S during WWI; he created the League of Nations. 16. Woodrow Wilson President of the U.S during WWI; he created the League of Nations.

1917: United States- April 6 Cuba – April 7 Panama – April 7 1914: Serbia- July 28 Austria-Hungary- July 28 Russia – August 1 Germany - August 1 France – August 3 Belgium – August 4 England – August 4 Montenegro – August 5 Japan – August 23 Ottoman Empire- October 31 1915: Italy- May 23 San Marino – June 3 Bulgaria – October 14 1916: Portugal – March 9 Romania – August 27 1917: United States- April 6 Cuba – April 7 Panama – April 7 Greece – July 2 Siam (Thailand) - July 22 Liberia – August 4 China – August 14 Brazil – October 26 1918: Guatemala- April 23 Nicaragua – May 8 Costa Rica – May 23 Haiti – July 12 Honduras – July 19

1917: United States- April 6 Cuba – April 7 Panama – April 7 1914: Serbia- July 28 Austria-Hungary- July 28 Russia – August 1 Germany - August 1 France – August 3 Belgium – August 4 England – August 4 Montenegro – August 5 Japan – August 23 Ottoman Empire- October 31 1915: Italy- May 23 San Marino – June 3 Bulgaria – October 14 1916: Portugal – March 9 Romania – August 27 1917: United States- April 6 Cuba – April 7 Panama – April 7 Greece – July 2 Siam (Thailand) - July 22 Liberia – August 4 China – August 14 Brazil – October 26 1918: Guatemala- April 23 Nicaragua – May 8 Costa Rica – May 23 Haiti – July 12 Honduras – July 19

Exit Pass 1. What was the original name given to WWI? 2. List the 4 Central powers. 3. Name the first four counties to enter the war on the side of the Allies. 4. When did the U.S. join WWI? Month, Day, Year.