World War I & Between the Wars Vocabulary Review

What event occurred that began World War I? Assassination of Franz Ferdinand (Archduke of Austria Hungary)

What is another term for a group giving another only one choice to make or they will be punished? Ultimatum

What are the 5 causes of WWI? (Think MANIA) Militarism Alliances Nationalism Imperialism Assassination

Once one country joined the war, several more countries were pulled into the war because of alliances. This was known as the ______ ________ Domino Effect

Which country was the main power of the Central Powers? Germany

What did Germany do that made Great Britain join the war? Germany invaded Belgium to get to France

A German submarine is known as a _____________. U-boat

What did countries use to get people to join the war effort? Propaganda

A new type of warfare was used in World War I where men would fight from ditches dug in the ground. These ditches were known as ___________. Trenches

What is the area between the trenches called? No Man’s Land

What is the term for when neither side can gain any ground in a war? Stalemate

The act of wearing the other side until they surrender is known as a war of __________. attrition

The United States refused to buy goods from any countries fighting in the war at the beginning. This action of avoiding buying/selling goods to Europe is known as a ___________. Boycott

The United States did not participate in World War I from 1914-1916 The United States did not participate in World War I from 1914-1916. The United States would be described as ____________ during the beginning of WWI. neutral

The United States joined the war because Germany _____________? Used submarines to sink U.S. ships Sent Mexico the Zimmerman Note

An agreement to end fighting and have temporary peace (like the Allied Powers & the Central Powers did at the end of WWI) is known as an ____________. Armistice

After WWI, Germany needed to decrease the size of their Army After WWI, Germany needed to decrease the size of their Army. This would be best described as ________________. Disarmament

Germany was also forced to take their military out of certain areas in Europe. This would be described as _________________ the area. Demilitarize

In the Treaty of Versailles, Germany had to admit they were guilty for causing the war and had to pay the Allies for the damage they caused. The acceptance of punishment and repayment to those affected is known as ______________. Reparations

Allowing a country political and economic independence to live as they choose is known as _____ _____________ Self-Determination

What was the main purpose of the Fourteen Points proposed by U. S What was the main purpose of the Fourteen Points proposed by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson? Outline Goals for World Peace

The most important point of the Fourteen Points was to establish a _________ __ ________. League of Nations

Under Stalin, the government of Russia determined the quota of goods that needed to be made in the country. This was known as a _______ _________. Command Economy

In the Sovet Union, the government took control of all banks, farms and factories. This is known as ______________. Nationalization

Due to the Stock Market crash and the dependency of Europe on the American economy, the world fell into a period of ______________. Depression

The U.S. president, FDR instituted this plan to get American out of the depression. New Deal

What stem means again? re

What stem means down? de

What does the stem “con” mean? together

What stem means move? mob