world war 2 Crossword Puzzles
world war 1 2013-01-11
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- landscape in a battle that caused trench warfare to begin
- also known as the central power
- exaggeration
- all out war
- European nation came up with a system in order to mobilize all resources of their nation
- to give knowledge
- method of war in WWI
- Big Bertha
- he came up with plan to capture Paris
- panic
- used more as intimidation
- she was killed with her husband
- slow-moving defense weaponary
- one of the causes in WW1 involving army
- needs 3-8 people and overheats very quick
- used as a symbol of new kind of battle
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- In the US, an adult at the age of 18 and up require to be prepared to go to war
- Russia organized troops for war
- was killed by Garrilo Princip
- an alliance created after the triple alliance
- infection caused by critters to soldiers who don't wear boots
- king
- freedom
- emperor of the first country that Austria-Hungary reached out for help in beginning of WWI
- not getting along
25 Clues: king • panic • freedom • Big Bertha • all out war • exaggeration • to give knowledge • not getting along • method of war in WWI • used more as intimidation • was killed by Garrilo Princip • slow-moving defense weaponary • Russia organized troops for war • also known as the central power • she was killed with her husband • he came up with plan to capture Paris • ...
World War 1 2013-03-06
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- What was a new invention used in the war?
- What was the name of the Arch Duke of Austria-Hungary?
- A popular German submarine
- Who shot down the Red Baron?
- A plan devised by the Germans
- Canada's Primeminster During WWI
- A US Cruise ship
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- Wilhelm II The Leader of Russia During WW1
- Nicholas II The leader of Germany
- Who assassinated Franz Ferdinand
- British Battleship
- Who were the Allies against in the war?
- A mental disorder caused by noise while in the trenches
- What war used a lot of poison Gas?
- Aces are pilots who have taken down _ airplanes
- A popular Canadian Ace
- How many years did the war last?
- A disease that causes the feet to rot.
- Rotting of the gums
- A hole in the side of a trench
20 Clues: A US Cruise ship • British Battleship • Rotting of the gums • A popular Canadian Ace • A popular German submarine • Who shot down the Red Baron? • A plan devised by the Germans • A hole in the side of a trench • Who assassinated Franz Ferdinand • How many years did the war last? • Canada's Primeminster During WWI • Nicholas II The leader of Germany • ...
World War II 2013-03-05
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- Need the brain as well as the brawn.
- Allowed a leap to middle class.
- Second victory of 45
- Militarily incompetent
- An infamous Admiral
- "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so may to so few"
- Rommel didn't hink he was a good actor.
- No one should get rich off of war.
- Yanky doodle went to town flying on a bomber struck Japan from his plane all for propaganda.
- Sat on the right.
- Connect the dots.
- We were the neutrons of 1935
- Had to play Switzerland.
- A 6th sense
- Guinea pig war of 36
- Stalin wouldn't play nice at this meeting of the big three.
- What else is there to do with old WWI stuff?
- Credit cards not accepted.
- Hard to steal a marine guarded key.
- Sat on the left.
- Meeting of the big three to plan the big end.
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- FDR took a dive.
- Ocean predators are not match for sonar.
- death≈WWi
- Last ditch German effort.
- FDR went in and never came back out.
- Still no defense for it.
- his march wasn't cancelled it was postponed.
- The tension is killing me.
- Peer pressure in the government ruins lives.
- These soldiers didn't get cold feet.
- Hitler had x>7million murdered.
- First US German fight of the war.
- First victory of 45
- Big shoes to fill
- The exacto knife of the military world.
- Bats, whales, dolphins
- The order is the same but something seems different...
- We dropped in on a cloudy day.
39 Clues: death≈WWi • A 6th sense • FDR took a dive. • Sat on the left. • Sat on the right. • Big shoes to fill • Connect the dots. • An infamous Admiral • First victory of 45 • Second victory of 45 • Guinea pig war of 36 • Militarily incompetent • Bats, whales, dolphins • Still no defense for it. • Had to play Switzerland. • Last ditch German effort. • The tension is killing me. • Credit cards not accepted. • ...
World War II 2013-05-14
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- a bomb dropped by Enola Gay
- the official name for D-Day
- Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin meet to dicuss plans for Germany after the war
- told is troops going in "we will except nothing less than victory"
- made up role model encouraged women to help with the war
- what Japan signed the terms of surrender on in 1945, in Tokyo Bay
- victory in Europe
- secret invasion that cut supplies from Italy to the axis powers(1942-1943)
- suicide planes
- a bomb dropped by Bock's Car
- Jewish scientist that escaped from Germany
- June 6, 1944
- August 25, 1944
- how Germany was split after the war
- J. Robert Oppenheimer headed the building of the...
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- first real engagement of fighting soldiers heavy losses on both sides
- strategy used by the United States to capture an island and use it as a base
- U.S. general in the Pacific
- first naval combat carried out by aircraft
- battle 6 months after Pearl Harbor
- read before missions because the soldiers knew they were going to die
- flag raised at Mt. Suribachi
- Commits suicide as Soviets reach Berlin
- Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin
24 Clues: June 6, 1944 • suicide planes • August 25, 1944 • victory in Europe • U.S. general in the Pacific • a bomb dropped by Enola Gay • the official name for D-Day • flag raised at Mt. Suribachi • a bomb dropped by Bock's Car • Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin • battle 6 months after Pearl Harbor • how Germany was split after the war • Commits suicide as Soviets reach Berlin • ...
WORLD WAR ONE 2015-04-07
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- This country came to the aid of Serbia resulting in a chain of events that led to World War One.
- Wilson’s plan for ending the war had how many points?
- Germans called them U-boats
- Used by governments to convince people to support the war in various ways.
- leader of communist takeover of Russia
- The red flowers that have come to symbolize the sacrifice of soldiers who died in battle.
- A munitions explosion on a ship bound for Europe in this city killed several thousand Canadian citizens.
- Idea that a country should expand its borders and control other lands.
- world organization to keep the peace
- One of the causes of WWI
- Acronym for Canada's army in WWI.
- Early battle where Canadians suffered from gas attacks.
- These camps housed people who were considered a potential threat to Canada during the war.
- Occurred on November 11, 1918 at 11am
- Many historians view this victorious battle as a turning point in developing the Canadian identity.
- This controversial man served as minister of militia until he was dismissed from his post in 1916.
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- Another word for weapons
- Their role changed at home and they also served behind the front lines as nurses and ambulance drivers.
- the Central Powers were also known as the _____ alliance?
- Major issue that divided French and English Canadians.
- 1,198 passengers were killed by a U-boat
- what European nations were divided into
- The countries of the Triple Entente were also called the ______.
- The treaty that was signed at the Paris Peace Conference.
- Long ditches dug into the ground to provide cover for soldiers.
- his assassination lead directly to WWI
- World War One flying "ace" who shot down many german airplanes.
- new gun used in WWI
- This battle resulted in terrible losses for both sides and was fought along a river that gave the battle its name.
- Was used as a weapon that blinded, burned, or killed its victims.
30 Clues: new gun used in WWI • Another word for weapons • One of the causes of WWI • Germans called them U-boats • Acronym for Canada's army in WWI. • world organization to keep the peace • Occurred on November 11, 1918 at 11am • leader of communist takeover of Russia • his assassination lead directly to WWI • what European nations were divided into • ...
world war ll 2015-04-06
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- agreement between individuals or parties
- across the sea
- large ship that has alot of armoe and is used in fighting wars
- armed forces of a country
- a person who doesn't support or believe in the principles of communism
- patriotic feeling
- consists of nations germany, italy, and japan
- 32nd president
- "land of the free"
- aggressive action against someone
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- large body of people
- a U.S. Navy base in Hawaii that was attacked by Japanese airplanes
- conflict between nations
- action of destroying
- act providing U.S. military aid to foreign nations during World War II
- nationalistic right-wing system of government and social organization
- /desire of government that a country should be prepared to defend nationalinterests
- a negative ruler with full power over a country
- system of government that is centralized and dictatorial
- the United States stays out of political and economic problems of othercountries
20 Clues: across the sea • 32nd president • patriotic feeling • "land of the free" • large body of people • action of destroying • conflict between nations • armed forces of a country • aggressive action against someone • agreement between individuals or parties • consists of nations germany, italy, and japan • a negative ruler with full power over a country • ...
World War I 2014-12-15
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- The men who went into battle
- A new technology during WWI that went on to be one of the most commonly used weapons in war.
- The war that WWI lead to.
- The terrorist group in charge of the assassination of the arch duke Franz Ferdinand.
- The new technology that was used in the war, which was invented in 1900's.
- The name of the author who wrote "All quiet on the western front".
- Great Britain, Russia, France and the U.S.'s reputation towards Germany.
- By late 1914 the war on the western front had become a _____, a situation in which neither side can win a clear victory.
- Due to poor medical supplies and quarters, many people required these to remove injured limbs.
- The country the movie was based in, and also the country that lost WWI and took all the blame.
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- The form of warfare used during WWI.
- The alternative name for WWI.
- The type of warfare that was used during WWI.
- The name of the major country that "joined" the war
- The country of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
- This is what happened to food & goods during WWI.
- The name of the land between trenches.
- An article of clothing that were sought out in the army.
- The amount of days soldiers were fighting on the front line each year.
- The name of the
20 Clues: The name of the • The war that WWI lead to. • The men who went into battle • The alternative name for WWI. • The form of warfare used during WWI. • The name of the land between trenches. • The country of Archduke Franz Ferdinand • The type of warfare that was used during WWI. • This is what happened to food & goods during WWI. • ...
World War I 2014-12-08
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- Britain, France, and Russia. The Triple Entente.
- The country where most of WWI was fought.
- British passenger ship sunk with Americans on board.
- The country that declared war on Serbia.
- The Archduke and heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
- Money Germany had to pay for war damages.
- The teenager who shot the Archduke and his wife.
- the official Treaty ending WWI was signed here.
- Policy of a country refusing to become involved in the conflicts and issues in other countries.
- President of the United States during WWI.
- The effect of allies coming into the war one after another.
- Celebration of the day WWI end 11/11.
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- Serbian revolutionary group that planned the Archduke's assassination.
- Organization created to prevent war in Europe after WWI.
- truce signed to end the war.
- German submarine.
- One or more countries agree to defend and protect one another.
- The type of submarine warfare used by Germany.
- The reason European countries needed colonies.
- Pride in one's country.
- Building up of a country's army and weapons supplies.
- The number of points in Wilson's plan to prevent more war in Europe.
- The taking over of a country by another country with colonies.
- City where the Archduke was shot.
- Telegram sent to Mexico from Germany.
25 Clues: German submarine. • Pride in one's country. • truce signed to end the war. • City where the Archduke was shot. • Telegram sent to Mexico from Germany. • Celebration of the day WWI end 11/11. • The country that declared war on Serbia. • The country where most of WWI was fought. • Money Germany had to pay for war damages. • President of the United States during WWI. • ...
world war 1 2015-02-10
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- payments of war damage
- an alliance between Austria Hungary and germany
- they can fire against an Allied supply ships
- people who favor the equal distribution of weath and privet property
- to be the same
- U.S. troops had to go to France and British forces
- a secret telegram from Author Zimmerman was put in u.s. news papers
- when no side of a battle wins
- a British passenger liner
- to plan what to do
- he declared "no peace at any degree can satisfy us"
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- this provided billions of dollars in loan to the Allies
- prepare for its military for war
- british,france,russia
- he had ben murdered by a 19 year old
- peace of settlement of world war 1
- 21 and 30 year old men to be drafted
- truce went to effect on the 11th hour on the 11th second and the 11th mouth on 1918
- defending in a position by fighting in deep ditches
- helped workers and management to avoid strikes and meet agreements
- the aggressive straightening of arm forces
- a frail print of an assembly of nations
22 Clues: to be the same • to plan what to do • british,france,russia • payments of war damage • a British passenger liner • when no side of a battle wins • prepare for its military for war • peace of settlement of world war 1 • he had ben murdered by a 19 year old • 21 and 30 year old men to be drafted • a frail print of an assembly of nations • the aggressive straightening of arm forces • ...
World War 1 2015-03-17
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- A useful vehicle used for observing the battlefield from above
- positions These were built for miners and snipers
- A basic weapon used in world war 1
- A sort of drain used to get rid of rainwater in trenches
- A vital piece of equipment used in unbreathable toxic environments
- These joined the lines of trenches
- A terrible weapon used to hold back enemies and kill many who are not protected from it
- The space between two enemies' bases
- These were used to quickly transport reinforcements to awaiting soldiers
- Generals who had never fought this way before and would not think of the solution
- A special unit of soldiers that fought the Turkish
- A basic bomb used by most people
- A larger version of a bullet, that will explode on impact
- These were used to slow down the enemy in case of a successful breach of their trench
- A place were ammunition is stored
- Sand filled items used for protection
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- Powerful beams used to stop trenches collapsing
- A useful position used for soldiers to stand
- A useful item used to stop enemies from climbing fences
- A man who fought in the war
- The enemies could usually see when the enemy is bringing in reinforcments
- Not very advanced at the time, they were used to spy on the enemy
- These were used to stop the enemy being able to mow the soldiers down in their own trenches
- A deadly rapid fire weapon, used commonly by the Turkish
- Men could only advance at walking pace
- A common warfare method
- Used to balance soldiers arms when firing into enemy trenches
- A special type of war that was used mainly with gas' and acids
- tunnels used to transport explosives to underneath the enemies trench
- A special knife that was strapped onto guns in the war
- A weapon that was used to emit burning fuel at others
- The man who usually instructed attacks
- A horrible outcome of spending weeks in wet and cold trenches
- Horrible weapons used for blowing the enemy sky high when stepped on
34 Clues: A common warfare method • A man who fought in the war • A basic bomb used by most people • A place were ammunition is stored • A basic weapon used in world war 1 • These joined the lines of trenches • The space between two enemies' bases • Sand filled items used for protection • Men could only advance at walking pace • The man who usually instructed attacks • ...
World War 1 2014-11-16
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- war ___
- U.S army officer
- The British _________
- a spy
- continent where WW1 took place
- _______ warfare
- taking no sides
- advertisement
- flu
- president of the U.S
- a system of young men being selected to serve in the military
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- soldiers of the U.S army
- New ____
- _______________ telegram or note
- British ship sunk on the coast of Ireland
- the ________ Act of 1918
- city close to Paris
- agreement to end fighting
- submarines
- Britain,Russia, Italy, France
20 Clues: flu • a spy • war ___ • New ____ • submarines • advertisement • _______ warfare • taking no sides • U.S army officer • city close to Paris • president of the U.S • The British _________ • soldiers of the U.S army • the ________ Act of 1918 • agreement to end fighting • Britain,Russia, Italy, France • continent where WW1 took place • _______________ telegram or note • ...
WORLD WAR II 2015-03-23
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- a program that provided military aid to Great Britain
- these acts outlawed arms sales or loans to warring nations
- the President of the United States who decided to use the atomic bomb against Japan
- the beach where the bloodiest fighting occurred during Operation Overlord
- this project developed the atomic bomb
- the "Master Race" Adolf Hitler envisioned in his literary work
- he started the FASCIST movement after World War I
- the aircraft that dropped the atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima
- the joint powers of Italy, Germany, and Japan
- the country that joined forces with the United States and Great Britain during the Normandy invasion
- the company that converted from making automobiles to aircraft during World War II
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- opposition to political and economic entanglements with other countries
- the country that attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor
- the name of the atomic bomb that was dropped on the city of Nagasaki
- the ideology of NAZISM was detailed in this literary work
- the establishment of a fixed allotment of goods deemed essential for the military
- the desired eye color of an ARYAN expressed by Adolf Hitler
- the GERMAN brand of FASCISM
- the documentary entitled "TIME OF FEAR" focused on Japanese-American internment camps located in this state
- the country invaded by both Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin
20 Clues: the GERMAN brand of FASCISM • this project developed the atomic bomb • the joint powers of Italy, Germany, and Japan • he started the FASCIST movement after World War I • a program that provided military aid to Great Britain • the ideology of NAZISM was detailed in this literary work • these acts outlawed arms sales or loans to warring nations • ...
World War Two 2016-02-21
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- What was the first atomic bomb called?
- What was the abbreviation for the women's army corps division?
- What was the "master race" that German people were part of called?
- Who was there emperor of Japan during World War Two?
- Were there more Civilian or Military deaths in World War two?
- What group was Adolf Hitler the leader of?
- What war killed the most people?
- What was the Killington tons f Jews called?
- What president took the placer of Franklin Roosevelt?
- A soldier that is killed, wounded, sick, or missing?
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- What President died during World War Two?
- What does the abbreviation UN stand for?
- What state was the base Pearl Harbor located?
- What was the secret plan for creating a bomb called?
- Where was Hitler's army defeated?
- What is attacking one island from the air called?
- Why did people turn their lights out at night?
- To free an area or person?
- What religious group did Hitler want to get rid of?
- What was the all female United States Navy division for women abbreviation?
20 Clues: To free an area or person? • What war killed the most people? • Where was Hitler's army defeated? • What was the first atomic bomb called? • What does the abbreviation UN stand for? • What President died during World War Two? • What group was Adolf Hitler the leader of? • What was the Killington tons f Jews called? • What state was the base Pearl Harbor located? • ...
world war one 2016-03-09
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- -How many years did the war go for?
- -France was keen for what on Germany
- -What was Franz Ferdinand's wife named
- -new weapon used in WW I
- -Bound by treaty to Russia, was at war with Germany and by extension Austro-Hungary.
- -his assassination lead directly to WWI
- -a cause of WW I
- -Originates from the past - a ___________ source
- -These were dug along the Western Front
- -Where a powerful country controls several less powerful countries
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- -Allied to France by a more loosely worded treaty which placed a "moral obligation" upon her to defend France, declared war against Germany on 4 August. This country was also at war with Austro-Hungary by extension.
- -Made recently about the past - a _________ source
- -Agreements or promises to defend and help another country
- -any instance of aggressive extension of authority
- -a political orientation of a people or a government to maintain a strong military force and to be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests
- -What was the group that assinated Franz Ferdinand called?
- -Number of terrorists stationed along the route
- -What was the name of the person that fired the gun that assinated Franz Ferdinand?
- -Allied to Austro-Hungary, they saw Russia's alliance with Serbia as an act of war against Austro-Hungary. And so they declared war on Russia 1st August 1914.
- -Serbia were allies with Germany and who else?
20 Clues: -a cause of WW I • -new weapon used in WW I • -How many years did the war go for? • -France was keen for what on Germany • -What was Franz Ferdinand's wife named • -his assassination lead directly to WWI • -These were dug along the Western Front • -Serbia were allies with Germany and who else? • -Number of terrorists stationed along the route • ...
World War I 2023-03-09
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- new state of Russian and other republics under a communist regime
- style of warfare
- empire that WWI started in
- expanding an empire by taking over new lands and conquering nations
- British ship that the Germans sunk
- focus and glorification of a nations military
- relationships between nations
- his assassination was the spark that started World War I
- German emperor
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- leader of USSR after Lenin
- Russian czar that abdicated the throne
- Empire that was very weak and allied with Germany
- name of telegram that brought the US into the war
- majority of battles were fought here between the Germans versus French and British
- treaty that officially ended WWI
- media created to influence a given audience’s opinions on a specific topic
- name of communist party in Russia
- strong feelings of love and pride for one’s country
- leader of Communist Party
- majority of battles fought here between Germans and Russians
20 Clues: German emperor • style of warfare • leader of Communist Party • leader of USSR after Lenin • empire that WWI started in • relationships between nations • treaty that officially ended WWI • name of communist party in Russia • British ship that the Germans sunk • Russian czar that abdicated the throne • focus and glorification of a nations military • ...
World War 1 2022-10-04
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- Nickname given to the first world war
- Bosnia wanted this from Yugoslavia
- Operation where you cut off a limb
- When both sides cant advance towards each other
- What happened to the heir to Austria Hungary on June 28th 1914
- big armored vehicle that was made to advance through no mans land
- stance the U.S took at the beginning of the war
- a policy of extending a country's power and influence
- Longest fought battle in WW1
- Many soldiers felt exhausted and ___________
- long, narrow ditches
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- Man who sent a telegram to Mexico to fight the U.S
- Known as the deadliest battle in British history
- Allowed for soldiers to step up and shoot over the side of a trench
- Most Americans sympathized with this country
- Land in between trenches
- Group that had British France and Russia
- plane with 3 wings
- The country that Austria Hungary Declared war on
- another name for ptsd
- fight between large organized armed forces.
- Battle of Somme ended because of this season
- President Wilson advocated for ___
- Wooden planks that lined the bottom of the trench
24 Clues: plane with 3 wings • long, narrow ditches • another name for ptsd • Land in between trenches • Longest fought battle in WW1 • Bosnia wanted this from Yugoslavia • Operation where you cut off a limb • President Wilson advocated for ___ • Nickname given to the first world war • Group that had British France and Russia • fight between large organized armed forces. • ...
World War 1 2022-10-04
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- President Wilson took what stance at the start of WWI?
- How many people world wide did the spanish flu kill?
- What warfare was used in the war?
- How many people world wide would the Spanish flu affect?
- What disease spread in the battlefields of the war?
- Which battle was Germany's last invasion attempt to end WWI?
- A German U-Boat torpedoed the British-owned luxury steamship called?
- The event that started WWI was the assassination of Archduke Franz what?
- What disease spread in the battlefields of the war?
- Which weapon was a well armored, powerful cannon that shot caliber?
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- What new warfare strategy was used?
- Which battle was the longest fought in WWI?
- America limits the amount of ships sunk by unrestricted submarine warfare by introducing what system?
- How many people did the Spanish flu kill in the US?
- What type of submarine was used?
- The convoy systen used what ships to escort merchant ships back and forth across the atlantic?
- The Bosnian group that was planning the attack was called what?
- Austria-Hungary engaged in imperialism and took over the country of what?
- America traded how much more with Britain and France?
- Which battle had the most casualties/deaths in WWI?
- What weapon was maneuverable with a high climb rate that dropped bombs from the air?
- Which battle was known as the deadliest day in British history?
- Which weapon was a squat battleship gun armed with caliber that hurled shells and smashed forts?
- The First World War was nicknamed what?
24 Clues: What type of submarine was used? • What warfare was used in the war? • What new warfare strategy was used? • The First World War was nicknamed what? • Which battle was the longest fought in WWI? • How many people did the Spanish flu kill in the US? • Which battle had the most casualties/deaths in WWI? • What disease spread in the battlefields of the war? • ...
World War 1 2023-01-06
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- british act in 1919 to curb indian dissent
- many killed for pretesting the rowlatt acts
- battle with the biggest slaughters in military history
- eliminated all types of religious aspects
- a nation should be congruent with the state
- led to violet repression by police
- an agreement between two or more countries
- november 11, 1918
- the government should have a stong military
- this assination started the war
- changed how war was fought
- government has complete control over everything
- stalin eliminated everyone he thought was a threat
- all decision were made by the government
- all of a countries resources are used
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- modernized and westernized iran
- note from germany secertary to mexico
- countries from all 6 continents joined
- controlled all types of media
- signed june 26, 1919
- britian, france, russia, USA are alllies
- battle when people started using posion gas
- used for protection because of posion gas
- introuduced during the war by germany
- sink any ship without warning
- extending a countrys power through diplomacy
- became iran after nationalist revolt
- provided local self-government and limited elections
- helped increase the amount of people killed
- germany, austia-hungry, turkey are allies
- soldiers hid in ditches to fight
- blisters the body internally and externally
- discovered 1918 in iran
- preached non-violence and civil disovedience
- originally used for recon then as weapons
- launched burning fuel
- suprising vicotoryfor british
- battle that stopped german advance
- under his control the government had control over everything
- when the US declared war on germany
40 Clues: november 11, 1918 • signed june 26, 1919 • launched burning fuel • discovered 1918 in iran • changed how war was fought • controlled all types of media • sink any ship without warning • suprising vicotoryfor british • modernized and westernized iran • this assination started the war • soldiers hid in ditches to fight • led to violet repression by police • ...
World War 1 2023-01-05
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- He believed the nation had a moral duty to help maintain peace in the world
- Established nine new nations
- Granted women the right to vote
- America's greatest war hero
- Required men to register with the government to randomly be selected for military service
- The British prime minister
- Development of armed forces and their use as a tool of diplomacy
- A large scale movement of southern blacks to cities in the North
- War damages
- fighting for mere yards of ground
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- A famous fighter pilot
- The head of the CPI was a former muckraking journalist
- Destoyers escort merchant ships across Atlantic
- A truce that ended the war
- A secret telegram from German foreign minister to German ambassador in Mexico
- A devotion to the interests and culture of one's nation
- A promise not to sink the merchant vessel
- A canal across central America cuts travel time
- Biased communication designed to influence people
- The Triple Entente was later known as ?
20 Clues: War damages • A famous fighter pilot • A truce that ended the war • The British prime minister • America's greatest war hero • Established nine new nations • Granted women the right to vote • fighting for mere yards of ground • The Triple Entente was later known as ? • A promise not to sink the merchant vessel • Destoyers escort merchant ships across Atlantic • ...
World War 1 2023-04-04
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- was sunk by German submarines
- declared war on Russia
- The right to chose their own form
- began when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia.
- They declared war on germany August 4,1914
- Entered war on the central power side
- Britain and France declared __ on Turkey Nov5,1914
- declared war on Germany april 6 , 1917
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- Spreading the ideas to promote or denounce an opposing cause
- The Draft
- The factors that started the war
- Germans raided by airplane on them
- was officially signed ending WW1
- june 28 , 1914
- entered the war on allied side may 23, 1915
- Germany announces unrestricted submarine__
- and Germany declared war on them august 3 1914
- Fianal __ in western front 1918
- Declared war on Turkey on November 2, 1914
- Who declared war on Germany August 23 1914
20 Clues: The Draft • june 28 , 1914 • declared war on Russia • was sunk by German submarines • Fianal __ in western front 1918 • The factors that started the war • was officially signed ending WW1 • The right to chose their own form • Germans raided by airplane on them • Entered war on the central power side • declared war on Germany april 6 , 1917 • ...
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- The amount Germany had to pay for war damages-$33 ______.
- The type of boat that sunk the Lusitania.
- Where the "Big Four" met to negotiate the post WWI peace.
- Germany sent this to Mexico to join the Central Powers and would in return gain U.S states.
- President Wilson asked for a declaration of war on Germany to protect __________.
- As a neutral nation, the U.S. ___________ with both Germany & Great Britain.
- The name of Wilson's peace plan.
- _______ million soldiers were killed in WWI.
- The year the U.S. joined WWI was 19__ (spell it out).
- This was used by both the central and allied powers to sway American opinion.
- Countries that are "friends"
- The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the _______ of the war.
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- When a country creates a larger military and builds more submarines and ships.
- Nickname for World War One.
- Great Britain, France, Russia, and Belgium made up the...?
- Germany's _____________ was restricted as far as size and the war equipment it could have.
- When a strong nation takes control of a weaker nation.
- Who wasn't invited to the Paris Peace Conference?
- Wilson's most important point called for the creation of this...
- Russia left the war effort early due to a _________ .
- This is what drove the Serbs to assassinate Franz Ferdinand.
- Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire make up the...?
- The fighting style used during WWI.
- Who created a plan for peace that was more fair to Germany than the final peace plan?
- This war technology was first used by the Germans during WWI.
- Switzerland was __________ during WWI.
- The harsh treatment of Germany developed by the "Big Four" led to _____.
27 Clues: Nickname for World War One. • Countries that are "friends" • The name of Wilson's peace plan. • The fighting style used during WWI. • Switzerland was __________ during WWI. • The type of boat that sunk the Lusitania. • _______ million soldiers were killed in WWI. • Who wasn't invited to the Paris Peace Conference? • Russia left the war effort early due to a _________ . • ...
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- A bomb thrown by hand or launched mechanically
- Ideas spread to influence public opinion for or against a cause
- The name given to the line of trenches which stretched from the english channel across the battlefields of France and Belgium during WW1
- A law that requires people of a certain age to enlist in the military
- systems directed by government agencies
- A rapid firing weapon
- Councils composed of representatives from the workers and soldiers
- A ship that was sunk in World War 1 by German U-boats
- A war that is unrestricted in terms of the weapons used, the territory or combatants involved, or the objectives pursued
- World War 1 military strategy of defending a position by fighting from the protection of deep ditches
- A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force
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- A military draft
- The government controlled the banks and most industries under Communist control
- One who loves and defends his or her country
- Large-caliber guns used in warfare on land
- A secret agreement between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
- The murder of a monarch
- The process of assembling troops and supplies for war
- Strip of land between the trenches of opposing armies along the western front during WW1
- German submarines
20 Clues: A military draft • German submarines • A rapid firing weapon • The murder of a monarch • systems directed by government agencies • Large-caliber guns used in warfare on land • One who loves and defends his or her country • A bomb thrown by hand or launched mechanically • The process of assembling troops and supplies for war • ...
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- Ferdinand:The heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary.
- for American troops in europe.
- military conflict centered on Europe that began in the summer of 1914. The fighting ended in late 1918.
- given to show something or someone in a based way.
- Bonds:U.S bonds sold during WW1 to raise money for loans to the Allies.
- Powers:World War 1 alliance led by Austria-Hungary and Germany and later joined by Bulgaria and the Ottoman empire.
- During WW1:Woodrow Wilson.
- Guns:A rapid firing weapon.
- Alliance:A union or association between three powers or states.
- of troops,ships,or equipment.
- U.S had less than 100 of them in WW1.
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- gathering of resources and preparation for war.
- feeling, principles, or efforts.
- Submarines.
- ship that was sink in World War 1 by German U-boats.
- Mans-land:Strip of land between the trenches of opposing armies along the western front during WW1.
- Warfare:World War 1 military strategy of defending a position by fighting form the protection of deep ditches.
- policy of extending a countrys power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
- belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interest.
- System:A formal agreement between two or more nations or powers to cooperate and come to anothers defense.
- Helmets:a covering for a soldiers head.
21 Clues: Submarines. • During WW1:Woodrow Wilson. • Guns:A rapid firing weapon. • of troops,ships,or equipment. • for American troops in europe. • feeling, principles, or efforts. • U.S had less than 100 of them in WW1. • Helmets:a covering for a soldiers head. • gathering of resources and preparation for war. • given to show something or someone in a based way. • ...
World War II 2020-02-25
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- what was the name of the final Japanese ship the Yorktown engaged with in the Battle of Midway
- what secret language was used to communicate between U.S ships
- around how many days did the Wattle of Midway last
- what was the name of the project that developed the atomic bomb
- in what month did Pearl Harbor happen
- what did Japanese want control over which encouraged them to attack US ships at Pearl Harbor
- what was the largest seaborn invasion performed by Allies
- what was the name of the camps that held Jews captive
- what was the color of the coupons that controlled processed food during war
- how many Japanese aircraft carriers were sunk in the Battle of Midway
- in what battle did Japan lose almost all their naval ships
- where is Normandy located
- how many countries from the United Kingdom were apart of the Allies
- what was the name of the Women’s airforce
- what technique did the Allies use that involved warships in order to maintain shared protection
- in the 4 years America was in WWII, were there more or less than 6500 ships produced
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- what country invented the RADAR system
- how many US battleships were sunk in Pearl Harbor
- what type of government did Stalin create
- what inter-racial organization was formed to fight discrimination
- what tactic did Japan use to attack U.S allied ships
- were there more allied ships being produced or being sunk
- the Germans used a new strategy called
- when did DDay take place
- what U.S aircraft carrier was sunk in the Battle of Midway
- what event involved the mass-murder of anyone the Germans thought were sub-human
- what battle emerged from the German U-boats attack on American ships
- what was Hitler’s political philosophy called
- what device did Allies use to detect planes and ships
- which American naval commander defended the islands of Midway
30 Clues: when did DDay take place • where is Normandy located • in what month did Pearl Harbor happen • what country invented the RADAR system • the Germans used a new strategy called • what type of government did Stalin create • what was the name of the Women’s airforce • what was Hitler’s political philosophy called • how many US battleships were sunk in Pearl Harbor • ...
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- group of merchant hips protected by warships
- smalls fights within a war
- a general increase in prices and fall in the purchaising of money value
- Last name of the U.S president during WW1.
- patriotic feeling, principles, or efforts.
- a coded message sent by Germany to try to get mexico to attack the u.s
- a conflict in which countries devote all of thier resources to war.
- a person who tries to stir up war
- unable to read or write
- They do not believe in government
- The heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary.
- the requested death of a specific individual
- goods that have been transported illegally.
- to prepare for war
- idea about how nations should work together
- a situation where the warring parties agree to stop fighting.
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- an official order telling someone to leave a counrty.
- the rapid spread of contagious disease among a large number of people.
- Russian Emporer
- to give up power
- a system of managing government through departments
- a sense of authority or dominion withheld by someone over a group or individual
- an order granted by the league of nations.
- a person killed or injured in a war
- an economic system that directs all major economic deisins to the government
- A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
- a cruise ship sank by a german u-boat
- a german submarine
- german Emporer
- the treaty that ended world war one
- information, given to show something or someone in a biased way.
- the u.s had less than 1oo of them during WW1
- a form of warfare where both sides have fortified positions of fighting lines.
- when people cut back on food so that the government had more money
- teams of troops, ships, or equipment.
- country pays for damage caused by war
- a situation in which no progress can be made.
- a group of people who agree to band together and use thier power and resources to protect eachother
- The belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interest.
- the gathering of resources and preparation for war
- an agreement signed by multiple people stating an agrrement
41 Clues: german Emporer • Russian Emporer • to give up power • a german submarine • to prepare for war • unable to read or write • smalls fights within a war • a person who tries to stir up war • They do not believe in government • a person killed or injured in a war • the treaty that ended world war one • a cruise ship sank by a german u-boat • teams of troops, ships, or equipment. • ...
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- This ship was blown up by the German U boat
- what are shot out of a gun at ennimies
- A gun that could rapid fire shoot an unlimited amount of bullets
- The land inbeetween the trenches
- what the soldiers wore on their feet
- This Blew up the passenger ship
- what the soldiers used to see long range items and or people
- the big war that was going on.
- joined the army after they found the Zimmerman letter
- the year that world war 1 started
- identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations. Serbia wants its Independence.
- a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
- the main "bad guy," of the war
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- identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations. Serbia wants its Independence.
- a medal soldiers received after winning the war
- He was assassinated by Serbia
- mask what soldiers war to protect themselves for dangerous gases
- This was a type of warfare where people fought in little dirt dugout routes to hopefully gain 100 feet of land.
- had the largest army for the Allies
- A big piece of machinery used to get over the barb wires brand new for its time. It was a Veighcale.
- Basic weapon which the soldiers used to fight with
- what the soldiers wore on their heads.
- the year world war one ended
- the belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
- Were the water gets into soldiers shoes where the water causes their feet to rub against their shoes and eventually rubb off
25 Clues: the year world war one ended • He was assassinated by Serbia • the big war that was going on. • the main "bad guy," of the war • This Blew up the passenger ship • The land inbeetween the trenches • the year that world war 1 started • had the largest army for the Allies • what the soldiers wore on their feet • what are shot out of a gun at ennimies • ...
World War II 2021-03-10
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- capital of Germany taken by the Soviets
- Admiral in charge at battle of Midway
- leader of Japanese Empire
- you bring $ and you get stuff
- site of first Atomic weapon use against Japan
- camps that Japanese immigrants were sent
- European powers allowing German aggression
- d-day general and 34th president
- June 6, 1944
- nickname of German tank General
- U.S. fought to take this airfield in 1945
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- surprise attack on American base
- U.S. openly helped allies with this act
- American tank General in WWII
- started the campaign of island hopping
- prime minister of the U.K.
- scientist in charge of Manhattan Project
- project that created nuclear weapons
- German city where big 3 met to divide Germany
- leader of the Soviet Union
- island that took 3+ months to take
- groups of u-boats
- victory in europe
- America's plan to defeat the Japanese
- President that dropped the bomb and ended the war
25 Clues: June 6, 1944 • groups of u-boats • victory in europe • leader of Japanese Empire • prime minister of the U.K. • leader of the Soviet Union • American tank General in WWII • you bring $ and you get stuff • nickname of German tank General • surprise attack on American base • d-day general and 34th president • island that took 3+ months to take • project that created nuclear weapons • ...
World War II 2021-03-15
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- An area running through France that served as the battlefield for the Germans and Allied Powers.
- a name Americans used for their troops heading overseas for war
- A german submarine that sinks allied ships.
- An international instisution created to enforce the ending of the war, and to prevent future wars.
- Battles in a series of interconnected ditches near a battlefront
- 1 of the 2 major groups fighting in the war located in Central Europe and other places.
- An agreement made in-between countries that give eachother help and protection in a time of war.
- Strong Support for the opinions of ones country, and pride in their own country.
- A message from the German Secretary, to the president of Mexico proposing an alliance against the U.S.
- A british cruise ship sank by a german U-Boat, killing 128 americans, and leading to bringing the U.S into war.
- to provide a certain portion of food to a group of people during a shortage.
- An agreement that ended WWI that also created new countries in Europe, and punished Germany.
- Contructing military forces and weapons in an aggressive act to intimidate other countries.
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- a chain of reccomendations by President Wilson as terms of the treaty to stop WWI.
- A group of operator ships traveling with military vessels
- Double term U.S president that was re-elected because "he kept us out of war"
- Not forming alliances with any teams during wartimes.
- Manipulated public opinions using forms of advertisement to spread
- Led the American Expeditionary Forces upon Americas arrival into the war
- Controlling a Foregin territory to construct an Empire.
- An area running through Russia that served as a battlefield against Russia and Germany
- Transactions made by the defeated country, to the winners to cover damage from the war
- To confirm, or adopt a measure.
- A song that promoted Patriotism for American Troops as they prepared to enter WWI
- The method the Governmentused to draft men into the army
- Evading from world affairrs
- Group of Nations working as a group to fight during WWI.
27 Clues: Evading from world affairrs • To confirm, or adopt a measure. • A german submarine that sinks allied ships. • Not forming alliances with any teams during wartimes. • Controlling a Foregin territory to construct an Empire. • The method the Governmentused to draft men into the army • Group of Nations working as a group to fight during WWI. • ...
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- Cut off a diseased body part, usually an arm, leg, or foot.
- President of the United States during WWI, last name
- At risk of suffering a physical attack, need special care or protection.
- To murder for political reasons; murder of a ruler
- When two sides in a battle reach a point where neither side is making any progress.
- Not clean, dirty
- Injured troops removed from the trenches on gurneys that look like baskets.
- V King _________ V was ruler of England during WWI
- Czar _____________ II was the ruler of Russia during WWI
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- Gradually reducing the strength of an enemy through a sustained attack
- Kaiser__________ II was the ruler of Germany during WWI
- Mental trauma caused by prolonged exposure to warfare; PTSD
- Referred to a duck called “Coot” that was infested with lice.
- A painful foot condition caused by cold, wet, and muddy conditions. Severe cases required toes or the whole foot to be amputated, cut off.
- To belong to an organization.
- Add territory / land without a war
- Lack of proper nutrition because of not having enough to eat or lack of healthy food to eat
- A common, widespread negative condition; an epidemic
- When a monarch steps down from his throne; gives up power
- To catch someone
20 Clues: Not clean, dirty • To catch someone • To belong to an organization. • Add territory / land without a war • To murder for political reasons; murder of a ruler • V King _________ V was ruler of England during WWI • President of the United States during WWI, last name • A common, widespread negative condition; an epidemic • ...
World War II 2021-04-27
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- Where French and British armies were stationed
- asked Congress to allow the Allies to buy American arms.
- planned attacks on British and Dutch colonies in Southeast
- led his troop of 100,000 to defeat Afrika Korps
- an Egyptian village advanced on by the Germans
- a Japanese city the US dropped an atomic bomb on
- an attack on Germany on the coast of Normandy
- Japan’s greatest naval strategist
- took over Finland and Baltic country's
- British Prime Minister gave a rousing speech
- called on the people of France to join him in fighting Germany
- Remained neutral at the beginning of the war
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- Roosevelts successor
- Germany counterattacked in the West but were pushed back by allied forces
- Invaded Poland in 1939
- 850 ships crossed to get to Dunkirk
- a rescue of allied forces sent out by Great Britian
- Defeated by allies during the "Battle of Midway"
- Hitlers Plan to invade the Soviet Union
- commander of the Allied land forces in the Pacific
20 Clues: Roosevelts successor • Invaded Poland in 1939 • Japan’s greatest naval strategist • 850 ships crossed to get to Dunkirk • took over Finland and Baltic country's • Hitlers Plan to invade the Soviet Union • British Prime Minister gave a rousing speech • Remained neutral at the beginning of the war • an attack on Germany on the coast of Normandy • ...
World War II 2021-04-27
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- a Japanese city the US dropped an atomic bomb on
- Germany counterattacked in the West but were pushed back by allied forces
- Defeated by allies during the "Battle of Midway"
- Invaded Poland in 1939
- a rescue of allied forces sent out by Great Britian
- led his troop of 100,000 to defeat Afrika Korps
- Hitlers Plan to invade the Soviet Union
- asked Congress to allow the Allies to buy American arms.
- an attack on Germany on the coast of Normandy
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- British Prime Minister gave a rousing speech
- Japan’s greatest naval strategist
- Where French and British armies were stationed
- 850 ships crossed to get to Dunkirk
- Roosevelts successor
- commander of the Allied land forces in the Pacific
- an Egyptian village advanced on by the Germans
- planned attacks on British and Dutch colonies in Southeast
- called on the people of France to join him in fighting Germany
- took over Finland and Baltic country's
- Remained neutral at the beginning of the war
20 Clues: Roosevelts successor • Invaded Poland in 1939 • Japan’s greatest naval strategist • 850 ships crossed to get to Dunkirk • took over Finland and Baltic country's • Hitlers Plan to invade the Soviet Union • British Prime Minister gave a rousing speech • Remained neutral at the beginning of the war • an attack on Germany on the coast of Normandy • ...
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- gas Type of gas used in WW1
- Glorifying of war
- A radical socialist group in Russia
- points Wilsons plan for ending war
- Ferdinand His assassination led directly to WW1
- A main cause of WW1/ one if the MAIN factors
- Political or economical control over other lands
- Germany violated this nations neutrality
- Empire Came into WW1 as one of the central powers
- Groups of countries/ states that come together "the good guys"
- Pershing Commander of the U.S forces in WW1
- powers The opposite of allies
- Teams of troops, ships, or equipment
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- A million of Armenians massacred by the Turks
- note Germany offered Mexico a deal if they entered the war against the U.S
- Masks A protective mask used in WW1
- German Emperor
- German called them U-Boats
- Franz Ferdinand wife
- 1198 passengers were killed by a U-Boat
- The U,S had less than 100 of them in WW1
- Russian Emperor
- Mate Lasted 4 years despite millions being killed
- Committee on public information
- Staying out of the war
- Projectiles to be fired from a gun
- Prolonged naval operation conducted by the Triple Entente powers
- warfare Soldiers fought in a trench
- Willison Tried to keep the U.S out of war
- Boys Name for U.S. solders in WW1
30 Clues: German Emperor • Russian Emperor • Glorifying of war • Franz Ferdinand wife • Staying out of the war • German called them U-Boats • gas Type of gas used in WW1 • powers The opposite of allies • Committee on public information • Boys Name for U.S. solders in WW1 • points Wilsons plan for ending war • Projectiles to be fired from a gun • Masks A protective mask used in WW1 • ...
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- An important battle in World War 2 in the pacific, the Americans sank 4 Japanese aircraft carriers.
- an incendiary mixture of a gelling agent and a volatile petrochemical.
- anti-personnel artillery munitions which carried many individual bullets close to the target and then ejected them to allow them to continue along the shell's trajectory and strike the target individually.
- An armored fighting vehicle intended as a primary offensive weapon in front-line ground combat.
- a protective mask used to cover a person's face as a defense against poisonous gas.
- a type of reaction engine discharging a fast-moving jet that generates thrust by jet propulsion.
- A 42 cm kurze Marinekanone 14 L/12
- a type of rigid airship named after the German inventor Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin who pioneered rigid airship development at the beginning of the 20th century.
- A large ship that carries planes and has a long flat deck for take offs and landings.
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- a warship with a streamlined hull designed to operate completely submerged in the sea for long periods
- Base in Hawaii that was bombed by Japan on December 7,1941 which eager America to enter the war.
- a device that shows the cardinal directions used for navigation and geographic orientation.
- an auto-firing, rifled long-barrel autoloading firearm designed for sustained direct fire with fully powered cartridges.
- an alphabet or code in which letters are represented by combinations of long and short signals of light or sound.
- a set of computers developed by British codebreakers in the years 1943–1945
- a boat that is propelled by a steam engine, especially a paddle-wheel craft of a type used widely on rivers in the 19th century.
- 3-inch trench mortar is a smooth-bore, muzzle-loading weapon for high angles of fire.
- bomber aircraft capable of delivering the largest payload of air-to-ground weaponry and longest range of their era.
- One of the bloodiest battles in World War 2,a fight to the death for Japanese soldiers, as the Americans were coming close to Japan.
- a small bomb thrown by hand or launched mechanically.
20 Clues: A 42 cm kurze Marinekanone 14 L/12 • a small bomb thrown by hand or launched mechanically. • an incendiary mixture of a gelling agent and a volatile petrochemical. • a set of computers developed by British codebreakers in the years 1943–1945 • a protective mask used to cover a person's face as a defense against poisonous gas. • ...
World War 1 2021-05-21
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- Assassinated Franz Ferdinand
- Russian Marxist Revolutionist
- Britain,France, and Russia
- Main point of battle(France western boarder stretching north)
- The idea that your country is the best.
- Announces National home for Jewish People
- Revolutionary group lead by Vladimir Lenin.
- Submarine type vessel
- Underground cover/fighting
- Austria-Hungary Archduke
- Point of battle that took play on Eastern Boarder.
- Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
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- Claimed to be holy man. Last emperor of Russia.
- More deadly way to battle.(Machine Guns, Chemicals, Mines, Barbed Wire)
- Worldwide intergovernmental organization.
- Proposed an alliance between Germany and Mexico.
- A truce. An agreement to stop fighting.
- 28th President of US
- Peace treaty that ended WWI
- Became leader after Vladimir Lenin died.
- New type of warfare.(airplanes)
- Italy, Germany, and Austria-Hungary
- A statement that says the losing countries have to pay for some the winning countries War costs.
- France, Britain, Russia, Italy
- A statement of points used to negotiate peace treaties to end WWI
- To not be involved in the War
- War involving gov.,Economies,pop.,troops
27 Clues: 28th President of US • Submarine type vessel • Austria-Hungary Archduke • Britain,France, and Russia • Underground cover/fighting • Peace treaty that ended WWI • Assassinated Franz Ferdinand • Russian Marxist Revolutionist • To not be involved in the War • France, Britain, Russia, Italy • New type of warfare.(airplanes) • Italy, Germany, and Austria-Hungary • ...
World War I 2021-05-19
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- a German submarine
- Great Britain (and the British Empire), France, and the Russian Empire
- was the infamous 'holy man' whose ability to heal the Tsar and Tsarina's son Alexis led to his being adopted as a supreme mystic at court
- type of land warfare using occupied fighting lines
- was a theater of operations that encompassed at its greatest extent the entire frontier between the Russian Empire and Romania on one side
- a leader of the Progressive Movement, was the 28th President of the United States (1913-1921)
- machine guns, tanks, aircrafts, chemical weapons were used on a massive scale
- was a secret diplomatic communication issued from the German Foreign Office in January 1917 that proposed a military alliance between Germany and Mexico if the United States entered World War I against Germany.
- a very successful group or party of the Russian Revolution that was led by Lenin and Trotsky
- primary treaty produced by the Paris Peace Conference at the end of World War I.
- resulted in a significant upheaval in the lives of Palestinians
- headed the Red Army as People's Commissar for Military and Naval Affairs and played a vital role in the Bolshevik victory in the Russian Civil War of 1917-1922
- used largely for reconnaissance, to observe enemy troop movements and spot artillery, and to obtain photographs and motion pictures.
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- were a proposal made by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson in a speech before Congress on January 8, 1918, outlining his vision for ending World War I
- heir presumptive to the throne of Austria-Hungary. His assassination in Sarajevo is considered the most immediate cause of World War I.
- ceasefire that ended hostilities between the Allies and Germany on the 11th of November 1918
- Argentina, Chile, Denmark, The Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Venezuela, Sweden and Switzerland
- were levied on the Central Powers after World War I to compensate the Allies for some of their war costs.
- 400-plus mile stretch of land weaving through France and Belgium from the Swiss border to the North Sea
- secret agreement between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
- was an international organization, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, created after the First World War
- When the entire resources and population are mobilized towards the war effort,which takes priority over everything else
- intense form of patriotism or loyalty to one's country
- presumptive to the throne of Austria-Hungary. His assassination in Sarajevo is considered the most immediate cause of World War I. South Slav nationalist who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand
- support proletarian internationalism, socialist democracy and oppose anarchism, fascism, imperialism and liberal democracy.
- wartime military alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire
- diplomatic and military agreement between France, Great Britain, and Russia
27 Clues: a German submarine • type of land warfare using occupied fighting lines • intense form of patriotism or loyalty to one's country • secret agreement between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy • resulted in a significant upheaval in the lives of Palestinians • Great Britain (and the British Empire), France, and the Russian Empire • ...
World War I 2021-06-03
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- He was the German chancellor during WW1; he favored war
- This battle was the first use of chemical weapons
- The leader of Great Britain during WW1
- The name for the powers who fought against the Central Powers
- These were developed in WW1 to supply blood
- This involved digging, barbed wire, and "no mans land"
- He was the political leader of France during WW1 but not president
- This man was NOT one of the leaders who were known collectively as the "Big Four" at the Peace Meeting following WW1
- The cease fire which occurred between German&French troops in the Western trench was known as the…Truce of 1914
- This country was a member of the Triple Alliance
- The top German commander during WW1 who was inspirational at the Battle of Tannenberg
- This sparked the invention of plastic surgery
- Leader of Italy during WW1
- This is the 6th deadliest conflict in world history
- He was the king of Germany during WW1
- The type of warfare resulted in the use of masks by foot soldiers
- This was the longest battle of WWI
- This was an attempt by Germany to bring Mexico into the war
- This country was one of the members of the Triple Entente
- He was the commander of the American troops in Europe during WW1
- This is what the German fleet of ships was known as
- This person assassinated the Archduke Francis Ferdinand
- This country was NOT a member of the Triple Entente
- This was the only major naval engagement of WW1
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- He was the top French commander during WW1
- He was the British general of British troops in France during WW1
- a war that is unrestricted in terms of the weapons used, the territory or combatants involved, or the objectives pursued, especially one in which the laws of war are disregarded.
- This man was Austria's foreign minister and was known to be a war hawk
- This man's death set off a chain reaction which ultimately led to the outbreak of WW1
- These were used to drop bombs on the enemy as well as find out the enemy's position
- The sinking of this ship by Germany brought the US closer to entering WWI
- This man was the most successful fighter of WW; known as Red Baron
- This ended the war between Russia and the Central Powers
- This country was the first to introduce daylight saving time to save energy during WW1
- The German plan of totally destroying French forces by outflanking them was called the…plan
- What did male tanks have that female tanks didn't
- This battle witnessed the first use of the modern tank
- The name given to Great Britain's navy
- The approximate amount of civilian and soldier casualties in WW1
- The number of empires that collapsed after WW1
- The president of France during WWI
- American President during WW1
- What did female tanks have that male tanks didn't
- This called for the right of self-determination by countries and also for the formation of the League of Nations
- The Battle of…was the last "open" battle of the Western Front
- The age of the youngest British soldier during WW1
46 Clues: Leader of Italy during WW1 • American President during WW1 • The president of France during WWI • This was the longest battle of WWI • He was the king of Germany during WW1 • The leader of Great Britain during WW1 • The name given to Great Britain's navy • He was the top French commander during WW1 • These were developed in WW1 to supply blood • ...
World War 1 2021-10-13
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- where was the small french force washington surprise attacked
- what month was the shot around the world heard?
- how were the eight men trialed and found after the killings
- in modern day where wouldve colubus first landed in 1492
- how many million dollars did america by the luisiana territory for?
- did andrews banking suceed?
- what was the first state to ratify?
- what was the main thing the mayflower transported in 1620
- who signed in the indian removal act?
- where did we adopt the declaration of independance from?
- youngest person hung at the trials was how many years old
- what day did the british attack "burn" washington?
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- where was the first slave sold in the us in 1619
- what state was the US govenment fighting against in court?
- could african americans be citizens which was fought for in the Dredd Scott vs. Sandford case?
- where was alot of gold found causeing settlers to move there to collect the gold
- what was established in the Marbury v. Madison?
- who did the settelers name jamestown after
- who was first murdered to start tension between pilgrims and native americans?
- what did samuel morse introduce in 1844
- was yorktown a battle for our countrys indipendence?
- where did the Erie canal start
- who did Squanto help save to strngthen the pilgrims trust
- who established the bill of right originally?
- when did the first womens right convension held?
25 Clues: did andrews banking suceed? • where did the Erie canal start • what was the first state to ratify? • who signed in the indian removal act? • what did samuel morse introduce in 1844 • who did the settelers name jamestown after • who established the bill of right originally? • what month was the shot around the world heard? • what was established in the Marbury v. Madison? • ...
World War 1 2021-10-20
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- name of the horse from the movie warhorse.
- British ocean liner sunk by U-20. 128 Americans were killed.
- another new weapon of WW1. Used to get troops across "no man's land"
- one of the nicknames for WW1. The ______ War
- the number of airplanes that the Red Baron shot down
- this board was placed in the bottom of most trenches to keep soldier's feet dry. "quack quack"
- president of the United States during WW1
- these soldiers were very good shots. They often waited to shoot enemy soldiers who peeked over the top of their trenches
- the name of the Russian tsar during WW1
- equipment soldiers wore on their face to protect themselves from poison gas
- this was a long knife that soldiers attached to the end of their rifles
- this animal was used by all countries in WW1. Millions were killed. They were used to pull guns, carry supplies, carry messengers, etc.
- this was a type of poison gas that was a yellowish in color, used in WW1
- the name of the German Kaiser during World War One
- Allied Power. most fighting on the western front was in this country.
- a step in the trenches that soldiers would use to shoot at the enemy
- an underwater missile, usually fired by submarines, to sink enemy ships
- ditch dug by WW1 soldiers to protect them from machine gun fire
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- Central Power during WW1 ruled by Kaiser Wilhelm II
- deadly new weapon of WW1. fired hundreds of bullets in seconds
- the land between the trenches. Usually very muddy, full of barbed wire, and dangerous.
- shorter name for "unterseeboot" (German submarine)
- giant cannons that fired huge shells across the battlefield
- Austria-__________. Central Power during WW1
- war fought between Central Powers and Allied Powers from 1914 to 1918
- this Allied power joined the war late, in 1917
- Manfred von Richthofen's nickname
- this German submarine sank the Lusitania
- Great _________. Allied Power during WW1
- city of the Eiffel Tower
- similar to PTSD. When soldiers suffered strange and unusual symptoms without a known cause. shows how horrible war is.
- the last name of the United States number one fighter pilot ace
- another nickname for WW1. The War to ______ All Wars
- horrible condition of the feet where toes can rot and fall off. Caused by wet feet.
- the name of the movie we watched about WW1
35 Clues: city of the Eiffel Tower • Manfred von Richthofen's nickname • the name of the Russian tsar during WW1 • this German submarine sank the Lusitania • Great _________. Allied Power during WW1 • president of the United States during WW1 • name of the horse from the movie warhorse. • the name of the movie we watched about WW1 • Austria-__________. Central Power during WW1 • ...
World War II 2022-04-28
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- rapid German attack with planes & tanks
- Allied leaders
- Treaty that ended WWI & required reparations for Germany
- program to develop atomic weapons
- state formed after the Holocaust
- major reason allies win the war
- planned genocide of European Jews
- invaded by Japan
- WWII in Europe starts with the invasion of __
- Allied leader of the Soviet Union
- american policy in the 1930s
- Allied leader of Britain
- Russia was called...
- reason countries did not want to accept Jewish immigrants
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- invasion of this country made it clear appeasement was a failure
- first city to have been attacked with an atomic weapon
- to give in to demands to resolve a conflict
- formed an alliance with Britain
- concentration camps of Japanese Americans
- alliance of Germany, Italy, & Japan
- German land that after WWI that could not host the German military
- formed to maintain peace
- attacked USA
- opened multiple front in Europe
- the Battle of the Bulge was the last __ move by the Germans
- defensive line between France and Germany
- caused German adances in Russia to slow
27 Clues: attacked USA • Allied leaders • invaded by Japan • Russia was called... • formed to maintain peace • Allied leader of Britain • american policy in the 1930s • formed an alliance with Britain • major reason allies win the war • opened multiple front in Europe • state formed after the Holocaust • program to develop atomic weapons • planned genocide of European Jews • ...
World war 1 2022-05-06
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- day of remembrance in australia
- forced germany and other central powers to take all of the blame for ww1
- the commemoration of the truce that ended ww1
- alternative name for sauerkraut
- sealed off place
- process of standing down a nations forces
- helps another in a particular activity
- union between three powers or states
- foreign countries under British control
- Campaign that took place on feb 17 1915 to jan 1916
- chemical warfare agent
- attack repeatedly with bombs or guns
- british hand grenade
- ditch
- enrollment for service in armed force
- aerial bombing aimed at target
- monarchical ruler of germany
- aircraft
- when signal will be sounded to climb out
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- invasion of france on aug 1914
- device used to observe the ground in front of their trench
- war from the 5th to the 12th of sept 1914 allied win against germany
- battle fought on western front in france
- create league of nations
- attacks were bombs are dropped
- Battle that took place between july 1 to nov 18 1916
- small nonrigid airship
- women's army auxiliary
- German submarine
- burial place for members of the army
- conscientious objector
- the action of gradually reducing the strength of someone or something
- post traumatic stress disorder
- large storage chamber
- soldier trained to assault
- all that is getting done to win war
36 Clues: ditch • aircraft • sealed off place • German submarine • british hand grenade • large storage chamber • small nonrigid airship • women's army auxiliary • conscientious objector • chemical warfare agent • create league of nations • soldier trained to assault • monarchical ruler of germany • invasion of france on aug 1914 • attacks were bombs are dropped • post traumatic stress disorder • ...
World War 1 2022-05-05
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- including spying,intimidation, and brutality
- caused severe shortages
- Ottoman Empire
- cut down many soldiers out of trenches
- Torpedoed many ships, including Lusitania, which angered the U.S.
- blisters internally and externally
- 1918 first to surrender
- respiratory system
- recruiting, war bonds, etc
- instruction in gov’t beliefs
- gas 1915 First use of
- frequently used only when trenches were close
- 400 Indians killed, 1,200 wounded by British
- treaties to defend one another in event of war
- Communist leader took power—offered truce to Germany
- Oil discovered 1908 in
- joined late
- allied powers
- in Africa—increased tension over territories and boundaries
- supported Austria
- choked victims—Germans first to use
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- declared war on Serbia July 28
- British act in 1919 to curb Indian dissent—Indians could be jailed for 2 yrs w/o trial
- people and soldiers turned on ____ - he stepped down
- 1915 killed 1,198, including 128 Americans angered Americans
- easily spread in the trenches
- all decisions made by govt
- supported Russia
- left early
- assassinated by a Serb, in Sarajevo June 28, 1914
- in the workforce at home—replacing men gone off to war
- intensified rivalries between nations
- Force Germany to accept guilt and make reparations
- seized power, modernized and westernized Iran
- Treaty negotiated with Germany
- central powers
- introduced by British at Somme in 1916
- defended Serbia
- attempt by 1914 to stop the advances of Germans
- Massive arms buildup late 1800s/early 1900s in Europe
- German strength
41 Clues: left early • joined late • allied powers • Ottoman Empire • central powers • defended Serbia • German strength • supported Russia • supported Austria • respiratory system • Oil discovered 1908 in • caused severe shortages • 1918 first to surrender • all decisions made by govt • recruiting, war bonds, etc • instruction in gov’t beliefs • easily spread in the trenches • declared war on Serbia July 28 • ...
World War II 2022-05-04
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- Prime Minister of Britain during WWII
- the main weapon used to attack Pearl Harbor
- first name of girl who wrote in diary
- People imprisoned during WWII by the US
- The country invaded Poland during WWII
- People targeted during WWII by the Nazis
- the battle known as the turning point of WWII
- where WWII started
- Germany, Italy, Japan
- Organized killing of 6 million Jewish people
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- capital of Germany and where WWII ended
- A ruler with total power over a country
- US President during WWII
- Armored vehicle used during WWII
- The location D-Day
- Dictator of Germany during WWII
- member of a German fascist party during WWII
- group of men in the armed forces
- Governed the Soviet Union from 1922 - 1953
- France, Britain, US, Soviet Union, China
20 Clues: The location D-Day • where WWII started • Germany, Italy, Japan • US President during WWII • Dictator of Germany during WWII • Armored vehicle used during WWII • group of men in the armed forces • Prime Minister of Britain during WWII • first name of girl who wrote in diary • The country invaded Poland during WWII • capital of Germany and where WWII ended • ...
World War 1 2022-05-09
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- The first true world war
- Weapon that launches burning fuel
- used during chemical warfare
- Government that has total, complete control over all aspects of life
- Loyalty to ones nation
- Resource discovered in 1908 in Iran
- First full scale offensive with the tank
- Stalin eliminated millions of people he saw as a threat to his power
- used to defend chemical warfare
- Treaty negotiated with Germany that was signed on June 28,1919
- Aircraft originally used or bombing
- Combat during war fought after digging out trenches
- Designed to combat trench warfare,first introduced by Britain in the battle of Somme
- Another name for u-boat
- Which country had 1.7 million casualties
- Countries that did not get involved with the war were considered ___?
- A country should have a strong military
- Which country had 1,000,000 casualties
- Leader of independence movement and preached non violence and civil disobedience
- gun that can fire 600-1000 rounds per minute
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- Which country had 50,000 casualties
- When countries devote all of their resources to the war effort
- Treaty to defend one another
- British act in 1919 to curb Indian dissent-Indians could be jailed for two years without trial
- Posters used to convince people to join the war
- Battle that stopped German advance
- Massacre 400 Indians killed,1200 injured by British that protested Rowlatt acts
- German attack to frighten French on February 23, 1916
- Alliance formed between Britain,France, Russia,and USA
- Another name for World War 1
- The plan for Germany to defeat France before Russia is mobilized
- Who was assassinated leading to Austria declaring war on Serbia
- Countries extend their power to other nations
- Alliance formed between Germany,Austria Hungary,and Turkey(Ottoman Empire)
- Note from German foreign secretary to Mexico offering to help them regain lost land if they allied with Germany against the U.S
- gas Poison gas that choked it's victims to death-first used by Germany
- and allies Which country had 3.5 million casualties
- “Big push” attack across river Somme by British
- Which country had 1.3 million casualties
- First US Marines in WW1 combat
40 Clues: Loyalty to ones nation • Another name for u-boat • The first true world war • used during chemical warfare • Treaty to defend one another • Another name for World War 1 • First US Marines in WW1 combat • used to defend chemical warfare • Weapon that launches burning fuel • Battle that stopped German advance • Which country had 50,000 casualties • ...
world war 1 2022-05-25
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- committee on public information
- Wilson vs republican candidate
- designed to prevent a two-front war
- fought for mere yards of ground
- first battle
- were outraged and public opinion
- cities African Americans from the south
- opportunities left to escape and seek
- American were stronger with them
- increased production by almost 30%
- system by 1907 Europe was divided into two armed camps
- is economical and political control over weaker nations
- no secret treaties, freedom of the seas,more free trade,reduction of arms,less colonialism, and league of nations
- called upon to take on jobs
- crossed france from Belgium
- won a close election
- sedition acts were passed by congress
- boat sank the British passenger
- could now fire 600 rounds per minute
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- mustard gas was used to subdue the enemy
- organizations such as the red cross
- a telegram from the german
- wilison,clemenceau,Lloyd George,and Orlando
- early dogfights resembled duals, however by 1918 the British had a fleet of planes that could deliver bomb loads
- was a British passenger liner
- new steel stuff ran on caterpillar treads
- is a devotion to the interests and culture of one nation
- killed as many as 500,000
- first African American population accelerated
- the growth of nationalism and imperialism led to increased military spending.
- amendment in 1920 giving women the right to vote
- humiliated the germans
- unarmed u.s. merchant ships
- affected 25% of the population
- germany invaded belgium
- had begun after another conflict
- was supreme court justice
- river in France
- led the agency
39 Clues: first battle • led the agency • river in France • won a close election • humiliated the germans • germany invaded belgium • killed as many as 500,000 • was supreme court justice • a telegram from the german • unarmed u.s. merchant ships • called upon to take on jobs • crossed france from Belgium • was a British passenger liner • Wilson vs republican candidate • ...
World War 1 2022-05-26
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- synonym for patriotism
- article 231
- responsible for the assassination of the archduke
- archduke of Austria
- 28th president
- america's push to joining WW1
- decisive front
- country wanting power/land
- german submarine
- trenches, mud, dangerous
- led the most successful russian offensive
- successful russian offensive
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- Germany, Austria-Hungary,Italy
- 1914-1918
- biggest naval battle
- Britain, Italy, France, U.S.
- Russia, France, England,
- signed at the end of WWI
- longest battle
- friendships between countries
- strong belief of strong military
- 4 causes for WWI
22 Clues: 1914-1918 • article 231 • longest battle • 28th president • decisive front • german submarine • 4 causes for WWI • archduke of Austria • biggest naval battle • synonym for patriotism • Russia, France, England, • signed at the end of WWI • trenches, mud, dangerous • country wanting power/land • Britain, Italy, France, U.S. • successful russian offensive • friendships between countries • ...
World War I 2022-11-13
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- What cliché started the war?
- Name of the alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
- Name given to the events after Franz Ferdinand's assassination
- These were used in the hopes they could finally break through trench warfare
- Name of the alliance between Britain, France, and Russia
- The plan to conquer Paris in 41 days
- The type of war WWI was
- Serbian nationalist group responsible for the assassination of Franz Ferdinand
- The nickname given to the influential victorious leaders
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- Submarine
- French city where the treaty to end the war was officially signed
- The new front created in this war
- These were secret!
- Big money problem for all countries after the war
- City where Franz Ferdinand was assassinated
- The idea that military buildups would help prevent a war
- Chancellor of Germany until 1890
- Kaiser Wilhelm's world policy
- They overthrew the Russian Empire
- New chemical weapon first used by the Germans
20 Clues: Submarine • These were secret! • The type of war WWI was • What cliché started the war? • Kaiser Wilhelm's world policy • Chancellor of Germany until 1890 • The new front created in this war • They overthrew the Russian Empire • The plan to conquer Paris in 41 days • City where Franz Ferdinand was assassinated • New chemical weapon first used by the Germans • ...
World War I 2022-10-20
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- commander of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF)
- headed by Bernard Baruch and coordinated the production of war materials
- headed by George Creel tried to "sell" the war to the American people
- a strike that involves all
- branch of military that enlisted women in WWI (noncombat roles)
- the cost of food, clothing, shelter, and other essentials that people need to survive
- Wilson's peace plan that he thought would establish long lasting peace in Europe
- agreement between Germany and the Allies that brought the war to an official end and imposed harsh punishments on Germany
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- Message to German ambassador to Mexico that stated if Mexico became an ally of Germany in WWI, it would regain lost territories
- governor of Massachusetts during the Boston Police Strike
- headed the General Intelligence Division which eventually became the FBI
- Consisted of Russia, Great Britain, and France
- Assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand which ignited the start of WWI
- massive population movement of African Americans from the south to northern cities; changed American politics
- act made it illegal to speak against the war publicly
- in a community, not just workers in a particular industry
- to protect against German U-boats, American ships travelled in a large group called a
- The aggressive build-upon armed forces to intimidate and threaten other nations
- Consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
- nationwide fear over the spreading power and influence of communism
- the space between opposing trenches
21 Clues: a strike that involves all • the space between opposing trenches • Consisted of Russia, Great Britain, and France • Consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy • commander of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) • act made it illegal to speak against the war publicly • governor of Massachusetts during the Boston Police Strike • ...
World War 1 2022-11-15
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- a political system headed by a dictator
- signed in 1919 and made Germany outraged
- root word: supreme,being superior
- taxes on imported goods
- a long narrow ditch
- a sudden, radical, or complete change
- the political principles of the National Socialist German Workers' Party
- a desire of a government to maintain a strong military
- a ruler with total authority over a country
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- this ruler was assassinated in the beginning of World War 1
- a union formed between countries saying that they will gave each others back
- the title of Franz Ferdinand
- a pride in ones nation
- includes: rise of communism, rise of nazism, the Treaty of Versailles, and worldwide depression
- money payed as punishment
- sad/unhappy this went worldwide
- a government led by a dictator
- a political theory derived from Karl Marx
- the action of a big country taking over a smaller country
- germany felt this way about the treaty of Versailles
20 Clues: a long narrow ditch • a pride in ones nation • taxes on imported goods • money payed as punishment • the title of Franz Ferdinand • a government led by a dictator • sad/unhappy this went worldwide • root word: supreme,being superior • a sudden, radical, or complete change • a political system headed by a dictator • signed in 1919 and made Germany outraged • ...
World War 1 2022-11-16
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- A war fought within one's country
- The person who wrote a book about a communism government
- A ruler who has total control over a country
- Once the dictator of Germany.
- When there isn't much of something
- A theory that says everything should be owned by the government not by the people
- Workers, soldiers, and peasants chosen by one's council
- Believed that Russia's royal family should be overthrown and that Russia should be a communist country
- Taxes on imported goods
- Friendship between two countries
- A country's army that sometimes fights other counties army
- Going through hard times
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- A government that is run by a dictator
- People who fight in their country's military
- A very good time fro the economy
- To pay money as a punishment
- Pride in ones country
- The that the great depression started
- The treaty that ended WW1
- A political movement in Germany
20 Clues: Pride in ones country • Taxes on imported goods • Going through hard times • The treaty that ended WW1 • To pay money as a punishment • Once the dictator of Germany. • A political movement in Germany • A very good time fro the economy • Friendship between two countries • A war fought within one's country • When there isn't much of something • The that the great depression started • ...
World War 1 2022-11-16
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- A war fought within one's country
- The person who wrote a book about a communism government
- A ruler who has total control over a country
- Once the dictator of Germany.
- When there isn't much of something
- A theory that says everything should be owned by the government not by the people
- Workers, soldiers, and peasants chosen by one's council
- Believed that Russia's royal family should be overthrown and that Russia should be a communist country
- Taxes on imported goods
- Friendship between two countries
- A country's army that sometimes fights other counties army
- Going through hard times
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- A government that is run by a dictator
- People who fight in their country's military
- A very good time fro the economy
- To pay money as a punishment
- Pride in ones country
- The that the great depression started
- The treaty that ended WW1
- A political movement in Germany
20 Clues: Pride in ones country • Taxes on imported goods • Going through hard times • The treaty that ended WW1 • To pay money as a punishment • Once the dictator of Germany. • A political movement in Germany • A very good time fro the economy • Friendship between two countries • A war fought within one's country • When there isn't much of something • The that the great depression started • ...
World War 1 2022-11-16
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- A war fought within one's country
- The person who wrote a book about a communism government
- A ruler who has total control over a country
- Once the dictator of Germany.
- When there isn't much of something
- A theory that says everything should be owned by the government not by the people
- Workers, soldiers, and peasants chosen by one's council
- Believed that Russia's royal family should be overthrown and that Russia should be a communist country
- Taxes on imported goods
- Friendship between two countries
- A country's army that sometimes fights other counties army
- Going through hard times
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- A government that is run by a dictator
- People who fight in their country's military
- A very good time fro the economy
- To pay money as a punishment
- Pride in ones country
- The that the great depression started
- The treaty that ended WW1
- A political movement in Germany
20 Clues: Pride in ones country • Taxes on imported goods • Going through hard times • The treaty that ended WW1 • To pay money as a punishment • Once the dictator of Germany. • A political movement in Germany • A very good time fro the economy • Friendship between two countries • A war fought within one's country • When there isn't much of something • The that the great depression started • ...
World War 1 2022-11-16
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- A war fought within one's country
- The person who wrote a book about a communism government
- A ruler who has total control over a country
- Once the dictator of Germany.
- When there isn't much of something
- A theory that says everything should be owned by the government not by the people
- Workers, soldiers, and peasants chosen by one's council
- Believed that Russia's royal family should be overthrown and that Russia should be a communist country
- Taxes on imported goods
- Friendship between two countries
- A country's army that sometimes fights other counties army
- Going through hard times
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- A government that is run by a dictator
- People who fight in their country's military
- A very good time fro the economy
- To pay money as a punishment
- Pride in ones country
- The that the great depression started
- The treaty that ended WW1
- A political movement in Germany
20 Clues: Pride in ones country • Taxes on imported goods • Going through hard times • The treaty that ended WW1 • To pay money as a punishment • Once the dictator of Germany. • A political movement in Germany • A very good time fro the economy • Friendship between two countries • A war fought within one's country • When there isn't much of something • The that the great depression started • ...
World War 1 2022-11-16
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- The belief that a country should have a strong military
- He took control of Germany after WW1
- The treaty that ended the war
- The country that assassinated archduke Franz Ferdinand
- The president of America during WW1
- another name for WW1
- The sinking of this ship provoked America join the war
- This country had to pull out of the war because of a revolution
- countries taking over other countries
- a ditch dug in the ground
- a tax imposed by the government on goods
- A telegram sent by Germany to Mexico hoping for them to join the war, it is named after the German foreign minister
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- He was the archduke of Austria-Hungary
- A government ruled by a dictator
- this side of the war had Germany, Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria
- a peace agreement to end a war between 2 countries
- This side of the war had France, UK, America.
- loyalty and pride in ones country
- the country blamed for the war
- A ship that can go under water
- This type of government took control of Germany after WW1
21 Clues: another name for WW1 • a ditch dug in the ground • The treaty that ended the war • the country blamed for the war • A ship that can go under water • A government ruled by a dictator • loyalty and pride in ones country • The president of America during WW1 • He took control of Germany after WW1 • countries taking over other countries • He was the archduke of Austria-Hungary • ...
World War I 2017-01-10
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- prisoner of war
- this country is also referred to as England
- this country declared war on Serbia
- armed forces of a country
- country with the biggest army
- paying money to the ones you have hurt
- sealing off a country to prevent goods from entering or leaving
- a group of nations
- missing in action
- killing someone
- Germany and Austria-Hungary
- the belief that one should stay loyal to their country
- Baron Manfred Von Richthofen
- plagued the trenches and brought diseases
- select for a certain purpose
- the largest country in Asia
- deliberately destroy something
- unlawful use of violence
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- German submarine
- a truce
- the act of defeating an enemy
- Austria-Hungary declared war on this country
- biased information
- United States' leader during WW1
- assassinated Franz Ferdinand
- a group of people living in a foreign country
- Adolf Hitler became dictator of this country
- British nurse that helped allied servicemen escape Belgium
- German word for emperor
- Turkish general that held off allies at Gallipoli
- soldiers that fought on foot
- British ocean liner that a German submarine sank
- dead of wounded soldiers
- if soldiers did not keep their feet dry, they would get this
- area between two trenches
- enter in large numbers
- a bond that the government sells during a war
- prepare and organize for active service
- armored combat vehicle
- a agreement between countries
40 Clues: a truce • prisoner of war • killing someone • German submarine • missing in action • biased information • a group of nations • enter in large numbers • armored combat vehicle • German word for emperor • dead of wounded soldiers • unlawful use of violence • armed forces of a country • area between two trenches • Germany and Austria-Hungary • the largest country in Asia • ...
World War I 2018-04-24
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- WWI involved the complete mobilization of resources and people of each nation
- mutual defense agreements between the major European nations caused a chain reaction of war when it started between two nations
- prewar defense agreement between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
- Woodrow Wilson's goal of each nationality being able to choose their own type of government
- readying troops and supplies for war
- payments for war damages
- Governments on both sides spread ideas to influence public opinion to support the war effort
- leader of the Bolsheviks that took over Russia and established a communist nation while getting out of WWI
- radical Russian communists who violently took over the government
- used terror to strike fear into anyone who might be thinking of opposing the communists
- warfare characterized by machine gun nests, ditches, and barbed wire
- was allied with Great Britain and Russia before WWI in the triple entente
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- british and french system to govern Middle Eastern nations after WWI
- the heir to the Austria-Hungary throne who's murder triggered WW I
- German military plan for a two front war against France and Russia
- policy ensuring supplies for the Red Army
- labor disputes and socialist movements led some countries to be more willing to go to war in the early 1900s
- military draft
- representatives councils of workers and soldiers
- Serbian terrorist group who was behind the assassination of the archduke of Austria-Hungary
- peace treaty that ended the war, but didn't fix the problems that caused the war and made many nations unhappy with each other
21 Clues: military draft • payments for war damages • readying troops and supplies for war • policy ensuring supplies for the Red Army • representatives councils of workers and soldiers • radical Russian communists who violently took over the government • the heir to the Austria-Hungary throne who's murder triggered WW I • ...
World War I 2018-11-14
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- This weapon was an early example of chemical warfare.
- This technological advancement introduced in 1918 made it possible for the Allies to break through the Central Powers' trenches.
- This country was dissolved into many smaller countries at the end of the war.
- Germany offered Mexico a chance to retake California, Texas, and other Southwestern States with this telegram.
- This man was the President of the United States during World War I. (last name only)
- The practice of creating a strong and powerful military.
- This refers to the movement of African Americans from the rural areas of the south to urban cities in the north.
- A number of secret _____ played a large role in bringing many countries into a war that should have been a regional conflict.
- The area between trenches which was particularly lethal for either side to cross.
- Limiting the consumption of food, fuel, fabric, or metal during the war.
- This man led the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia. (last name only)
- This was a large ditch dug into the ground to provide soldiers cover from enemy fire.
- The Federal Government raised money for the war by selling these to American citizens.
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- At the end of World War I, this country was held responsible for all damages of the war.
- The Committee on Public Information created a lot of _____ in order to convince Americans to support the war.
- When using this weapon, one soldier had the same firepower as 500 soldiers using rifles.
- This Allied Country left the war in 1917 after a violent revolution removed their Emperor from power.
- Even though the President of the United States recommended the creation of this organization, the US Senate refused to actually join.
- The era of _____ resulted in many rivalries and tensions between the large empires of Europe.
- The belief that one's country or culture is the best.
- The _____ Powers were Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire.
- When this ship sank in 1915, 126 Americans died, raising tensions between the US and Germany.
- At the end of the war, the President of the United States suggested "_____ Points" to prevent future wars.
- The majority of World War I was a _____, in which neither side made any significant gains against the other.
- The _____ Act limited the free speech rights of Americans during the war.
- The Treaty of _____ officially ended World War I, but ultimately caused many more problems for the future of Europe.
- New German technology used to launch surprise attacks on allied ships.
- The death of this man was the "explosion" that ignited the war. (last name only)
- The _____ Powers were the United Kingdom, France, Russia, and the US.
- The Selective Service Act allowed the government to ______ citizens into military service.
30 Clues: This weapon was an early example of chemical warfare. • The belief that one's country or culture is the best. • The practice of creating a strong and powerful military. • This man led the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia. (last name only) • The _____ Powers were the United Kingdom, France, Russia, and the US. • ...
World War 1 2019-10-20
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- unable to capture the Villa
- encouraged rationing and Americans consumed less food
- “selling” the war to American people
- the person who assassinated Franz Ferdinand
- was forced to step down and flee to Denmark
- was assinated in 1914
- Germany and allies signed this on June 28, 1919
- To gain support both sides used what
- President during World War 1
- This sank the Lusitania
- a group of communists
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- ran the food administration
- Germany believed they could starve Britain from submission
- leader of the Bolsheviks
- The U-boat sank this
- a German official
- President Wilson's peace plan was outlined in this
- This was sent from Germany and meant for Mexico
- this was to prevent strikes from disrupting war effort
- Great Britain, France, and Russia formed this
- the head of the commitee on public information
21 Clues: a German official • The U-boat sank this • was assinated in 1914 • a group of communists • This sank the Lusitania • leader of the Bolsheviks • ran the food administration • unable to capture the Villa • President during World War 1 • “selling” the war to American people • To gain support both sides used what • the person who assassinated Franz Ferdinand • ...
World War I 2019-10-27
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- A political and social revolution across the Russian Empire that led to the formation of the Soviet Union (USSR). The “________ Revolution” not only abolished the monarchy but created the first Communist state.
- The “Treaty of ________” between the Allies and Germany that ended WWI in 1919.
- The belief that your country deserves more success than others.
- A British luxury passenger ship that was sunk by a German submarine; over 1,000 passengers were killed, including 128 Americans.
- The name for German submarines which comes from the German word “Unterseeboat.”
- He kept fleets safe and ready to act, eventually earning the title Minister of Munitions. Also famously known for being the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
- An archduke heir to the throne of Austria and Hungary, who was assassinated by a Serbian terrorist group. His assassination is what sparked the start of WWI.
- The 28th President of the United States during WWI, came up with the Fourteen Points and established the League of Nations.
- First used by the Germans in WWI, this type of weaponry included tear gas, chlorine, and mustard gas.
- A type of land warfare where each side digs long lines of trenches for protection against enemies and opponents.
- Alliance formed by Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria.
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- WWI set the stage for a whole new way of fighting. For the first time in history, these new and powerful tools were used on land, sea, and air.
- They were used as messengers, companions, and mascots.
- Set limits on the purchase of high-demand items including gasoline, sugar, coffee, meat, butter, cheese, fats, oils, and canned or processed foods. This helped free up more factory processed foods for the military.
- November 11, 1918, when World War I came to an end.
- The desire to stay out of the war.
- Alliance formed by Britain, France, Russia, and the United States.
- The organization of countries to prevent wars and protect nations.
- This 1917 telegram, deciphered by British cryptographers, contained information from the German Foreign Minister to Mexico, offering U.S. territory to Mexico in return for joining the German cause. The “________ Telegram” pulled the U.S. into the war.
- A proposal by President Woodrow Wilson calling for national security and peace terms: freedom of the seas, restoration of territories, and the right to national self-determination.
- Founder of the Russian Communist Party and leader of the Soviet Union, the world’s first communist state. After his death, Joseph Stalin came to power.
- They were needed in the workplace with men overseas fighting in the war. Millions went to work in factories, offices, shops, and farms, as well as becoming nurses. Their experiences led them to gain more rights and freedom.
- Information that is used to change a person's point of view and thinking. It also helped with the recruitment for the war.
23 Clues: The desire to stay out of the war. • November 11, 1918, when World War I came to an end. • They were used as messengers, companions, and mascots. • The belief that your country deserves more success than others. • Alliance formed by Britain, France, Russia, and the United States. • The organization of countries to prevent wars and protect nations. • ...
World War II 2019-05-16
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- the the air force of Great Britain
- The extermination of an entire group of people
- a prison for those who pose as a threat to the state or country
- The Germans quickly pushed the allied forces back about 65 miles, creating a huge bulge in the allied lines
- More than 600 Americans and about 10,000 Filipinos died
- a secret program
- Great Britain,the Soviet Union, the United States, China, France
- American and Japanese aircraft carriers and fighter planes clashed
- a weapon that produces tremendous power by splitting atoms
- American, British, and Canadian troops invaded France on June 6, 1944
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- A term used by the Nazis which meant the extermination of the Jews
- Victory in Europe Day
- A key turning point of the war
- Victory in Japan Day
- The largest naval battle in history
- purposely crashing piloted planes into enemy ships
- when countries would give in to Hitler's demands so a war would not begin
- the mass murder of 6 million Jews and non-Jews
- Where allied forces took only the most strategically important islands, instead of each Japanese-held island
- began on June 4, 1942, when Japan started bombing the islands
20 Clues: a secret program • Victory in Japan Day • Victory in Europe Day • A key turning point of the war • the the air force of Great Britain • The largest naval battle in history • The extermination of an entire group of people • the mass murder of 6 million Jews and non-Jews • purposely crashing piloted planes into enemy ships • ...
World War ll 2023-12-19
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- Hitlers secret police
- Stalin's secret police
- Mussolini's followers. Fascists
- FDR's and Churchill's idea of the post-war world
- Hitlers followers. Nazis
- Germany's take over of Austria
- Germany, Italy, Japan
- Wrote Mein Kampf
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- Hitlers first defeat
- Forign countries had to bring their own ships to trade with America
- France, Great Britain, USA
- Prime Minister of Japan during WWII
- The strategy European powers used on Hitler before the war
- The treaty that ended WWI
- Prime Minister of Great Britain during WWII
- Italian dictator
- Ex: Night of the long knives
- Started the New Deal program
- Germany's new form of warfare. "Lightning war"
- Russian dictator
20 Clues: Italian dictator • Russian dictator • Wrote Mein Kampf • Hitlers first defeat • Hitlers secret police • Germany, Italy, Japan • Stalin's secret police • Hitlers followers. Nazis • The treaty that ended WWI • France, Great Britain, USA • Ex: Night of the long knives • Started the New Deal program • Germany's take over of Austria • Mussolini's followers. Fascists • ...
World War One 2024-01-30
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- the name of the ship that was sunk by a German U-Boat with 128 Americans that greatly increased the US need to declare war
- this spread rapidly in the trenches due to poor conditions in sanitation, lice, and rats
- the term to describe the strategy of WWI that involved deep ditches
- the policy of a country that does not take a side during the war
- abbreviation used to remember the causes of WWI as Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Assassination
- that term used to describe the assassination of Francis Ferdinand in relation to the start of the war
- countries of France, Great Britain, Serbia, and Russia that made up this alliance at the start of WWI
- a battle in which neither side can gain an advantage or win
- US President Wilson's plan to create world peace that included the creation of the League of Nations
- the most destructive weapon of WWI
- the goal of Britain and France following WWI for Germany
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- the name of the country that Archduke Francis Ferdinand was from.
- information aimed at influencing the opinions/behaviors of large numbers of people
- a telegram sent to a Mexico from Germany to attack the USA
- countries of Austria-Hungary, Germany, and Ottoman Empire created this alliance at the start of WWI
- the acronym to remember what Germany was required to do in the Treaty of Versailles
- the US Congress voted against joining this organization thought of by President Wilson to maintain world peace
- a war that requires all of a nation’s resources
- the name of the treaty that ended WWI and the palace where it was written and signed.
- term that is to create an agreement to end fighting in the war
20 Clues: the most destructive weapon of WWI • a war that requires all of a nation’s resources • the goal of Britain and France following WWI for Germany • a telegram sent to a Mexico from Germany to attack the USA • a battle in which neither side can gain an advantage or win • term that is to create an agreement to end fighting in the war • ...
World War 1 2024-05-11
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- German submarine
- Campaign, failed Allied attempt to capture Constantinople
- Hungary, dual monarchy where the war began
- Telegram, message that helped bring the U.S. into the war
- Battle known for its massive casualties
- Britain, France, Russia, Italy, and later the U.S.
- Agreement that ended the fighting on November 11, 1918
- Site of several major battles in Belgium
- Battle where Germany defeated Russia
- Franz Ferdinand, Austrian leader whose assassination sparked the war
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- Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria
- Treaty that officially ended the war
- Country accused of involvement in the archduke's assassination
- British passenger ship sunk by a German submarine
- Combat characterized by fighting in trenches
- of Nations, international organization proposed by Wilson
- Fourteen Points, peace plan proposed by the U.S. president
- Plan, Germany's strategy for a quick victory in the west
- Longest battle of the war, fought in France
- Nickname for American soldiers in the war
20 Clues: German submarine • Treaty that officially ended the war • Battle where Germany defeated Russia • Battle known for its massive casualties • Site of several major battles in Belgium • Nickname for American soldiers in the war • Hungary, dual monarchy where the war began • Longest battle of the war, fought in France • Combat characterized by fighting in trenches • ...
World War 1 2024-05-17
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- -Declared by the United States
- -Declared war on Germany
- -Bloodiest war during ww1
- -Killed by assasination with wife
- -British passenger ship sunk by Germany
- -Invaded luxembourg
- -Marked the end mobile battles
- -Captured by allied troops from ottomans
- -German troops unsuccessful;trench warfare
- -Brought war on the western front to an end
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- -Announces 14 points pogram
- -Lost battle of Tannenberg
- -Led to the US entering the war.
- -Founded the Hull House
- -Invaded serbia
- -This act made it a crime to disclose info that could danger the us
- -A series of attacks germany carried out by allied power
- -British army's first engagement in france
- -Longest battle during ww1
- -Treaty that officially ended ww1
20 Clues: -Invaded serbia • -Invaded luxembourg • -Founded the Hull House • -Declared war on Germany • -Bloodiest war during ww1 • -Lost battle of Tannenberg • -Longest battle during ww1 • -Announces 14 points pogram • -Declared by the United States • -Marked the end mobile battles • -Led to the US entering the war. • -Killed by assasination with wife • -Treaty that officially ended ww1 • ...
World War One 2024-05-13
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- A new vehicle used underwater
- When neither side can have a decisive victory
- It is a system to control the amount people could buy
- A Serbian secret organization
- British and German soldiers made peace for a day
- The assassin in Sarajevo
- It entered the war in 1917
- Soldiers dug them on the Western Front
- The German emperor
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- Wilson wrote down his ideas in ______ points.
- Germany signed the peace treaty there
- France got this area from Germany
- Joseph The ruler of Austria-Hungary
- The place of the assassination
- The loser countries had to pay it
- Germans were stopped in this battle by Great Britain and France
- An international organization set up after WWI
- The Austro-Hungarian heir
- The Brits and the French designed the first ones
- German plan to avoid fighting on 2 fronts
- It was forbidden for Germany to unite with Austria
- The governments use it to try to influence the people
- The number of soldiers who died in WWI.
23 Clues: The German emperor • The assassin in Sarajevo • The Austro-Hungarian heir • It entered the war in 1917 • A new vehicle used underwater • A Serbian secret organization • The place of the assassination • France got this area from Germany • The loser countries had to pay it • Joseph The ruler of Austria-Hungary • Germany signed the peace treaty there • ...
World War ll 2024-05-15
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- The stage infantry troops create a smokescreen to hide the forces gathering for a breakthrough.
- German for "lightning war," a military tactic that combined swift, massive, and highly coordinated attacks by planes, tanks, and infantry to overwhelm and quickly conquer an enemy.
- Making concessions to an aggressor in order to avoid conflict.
- Soon to be Britain’s next prime minister.
- The stage German attackers identify a weak spot in the enemy's defensive line.
- A settlement reached in September 1938 in which Britain and France agreed to let Germany annex part of Czechoslovakia.
- the stage tanks break through the weak spot, spreading panic among troops and civilians.
- A belief in increasing a nation's military strength as the way to become or remain powerful the glorification of military virtues and ideals.
- A government order involving trade with another nation that forbids the buying or selling of something.
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- A measure, often involving suspension of diplomatic or economic relations, taken by a nation or group of nations against another nation to pressure it to change its behavior.
- The name given to Italy and Germany, and later also to Japan and other German allies, during World War II
- The practice of making unprovoked attacks or other military encroachments on the territory of another country.
- Believed his compromise with the Germans at the Munich conference had secured peace for Europe.
- The nations pledge to respect Chinas territory and independence.
- The stage planes bomb military and civilian targets behind the lines. Paratroopers disrupt communications and slow the movement of enemy reinforcements.
- A policy of limiting a nation's international relations so that it can exist in peace and harmony by itself in the world.
- Leader of Nazis.
- The stage motorized divisions move through the opening and circle back to surround the enemy forces from behind.
- The stage infantry troops arrive to take care of any remaining areas of resistance.
- Army led by Hitler.
20 Clues: Leader of Nazis. • Army led by Hitler. • Soon to be Britain’s next prime minister. • Making concessions to an aggressor in order to avoid conflict. • The nations pledge to respect Chinas territory and independence. • The stage German attackers identify a weak spot in the enemy's defensive line. • ...
World War 1 2024-03-18
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- when submarines would sink merchant ships such as freighters and tankers without warning
- a act that got passed in 1917 that made it a crime for any person to share information or to interfere with the u.s armed forces or to promote the success of the country's enimes
- Archduke of Austria and thir apparent to Francis joseph 1
- an ancient region and roman province in the Liberian peninsula
- Germany, austira-hungary, ottoman empire, italy
- a way the government would keep lists of names of men In case they need them in military
- a debt obligation issued by the u.s. department of the Treasury in conjunction with the federal reserve
- a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations
- posters, pamphlets and other forms
- Made in a crime to convey information to interere with war effort
- loyalty and devotion to a nation
- country's or nations trying to build up the strongest military with the most weapons
- The allies formally referred to as the United Nations from 1942 "big four" is united kingdom, United States, soviet union, and china
- when a strong country takes over a week country
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- a type of land warfare using occupied lines largely comprising military trenches.A divet in the ground where they shoot from.
- the state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict or disagreement
- A coded message sent to Mexico, proposing a military alliance against the U.S
- President for ww1 and he designed 14 points and had ideas of leagues of nations
- the court ruled that freedom of speech and freedom of the press under the first amendment could be limited only if the words in the circumstances created in clear and present danger.
- food and other necessity's for which there is a shortage
- an international organization,headquarter in Geneva, Switzerland,created after the first world war to provide a forum for resolving international disputes.
- thechanologiacally advanced submarine used by the Germans during the world wars
- subjected Germany to strict punitive measure
- designed as guidelines for the rebuilding of the postwar world
24 Clues: loyalty and devotion to a nation • posters, pamphlets and other forms • subjected Germany to strict punitive measure • Germany, austira-hungary, ottoman empire, italy • when a strong country takes over a week country • food and other necessity's for which there is a shortage • Archduke of Austria and thir apparent to Francis joseph 1 • ...
World War 1 2024-03-06
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- Entente - Russia, france, GB
- - extreme patriotism
- 6 - america went to war
- - burns your lungs
- Boat - sunk many allied ships
- - extension of power by taking territory
- - germans were stopped 25 mi from paris
- 11 - armistice
- 1 - Germany, A-H, declared war on russia
- - serbians wanted this to be serbian
- - A-H archduke
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- - agreement
- - serbian nationalist
- - building up force
- - scene of an assasination
- Bonds - used to get money for war
- - cruise ship
- Hungary - first to declare war
- - weapons of war on tracks
- - new type of warfare
20 Clues: - agreement • - cruise ship • 11 - armistice • - A-H archduke • - burns your lungs • - building up force • - extreme patriotism • - serbian nationalist • - new type of warfare • 6 - america went to war • - scene of an assasination • - weapons of war on tracks • Entente - Russia, france, GB • Boat - sunk many allied ships • Hungary - first to declare war • Bonds - used to get money for war • ...
World War II 2024-04-16
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- Global standoff, ideological rivalry, proxy battles, no war.
- German Dictator in WWII
- A conference between USA, Britan, Soviet Union
- British General in WWII
- Germany,Japan, Italy
- President of USA from 1945-1953
- Second location of atomic bomb in Japan
- Last name of American Civil Rights activist
- A program to provide ships to other countries
- Authoritarian, nationalist regime with dictatorial power.
- Yielding to demands to avoid conflict.
- President of USA from 1933-1945
- Born in USA, Parents from Japan
- A "riveter" figure during WWII
- Secret invention of Atomic bomb
- Immegrated from Japan
- Law of benefits to WWII veterans
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- The first located of atomic bomb in Japan
- A program for mexican immigrants to farm while at war
- Native Americans used to send messages
- Dec.7 1941
- USA, Britan, Russia
- Hatred for a specific group of people
- Japanese Emporeor in WWII
- European recovery from the USA after War
- Location of bombing in Germany
- African Americans that were piolets in WWII
- President in USA from 1953-1961
- War at beaches of Normandy
- Leader of USSR in WWII
- The murder of jews in Europe
- German town that held trials of war criminals
32 Clues: Dec.7 1941 • USA, Britan, Russia • Germany,Japan, Italy • Immegrated from Japan • Leader of USSR in WWII • German Dictator in WWII • British General in WWII • Japanese Emporeor in WWII • War at beaches of Normandy • The murder of jews in Europe • Location of bombing in Germany • A "riveter" figure during WWII • President of USA from 1945-1953 • President in USA from 1953-1961 • ...
World War 1 2024-04-30
20 Clues: ubåd • Sejr • Fred • Såret • Hæren • Valmue • Marinen • Traktat • Imperium • Våbenhvile • Erobringer • Oprustning • Ærkehertug • De Allierede • At trække sig • Kemiske våben • Østrig-Ungarn • Ingenmandsland • Skyttegravskrig • Powers Central Magterne
World War One 2024-11-12
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- Germany, Hungary and Italy
- This group was responsible for the assassination of Arch Duke Ferdinand
- This treaty ended World War One
- The land in between the trenches
- German submarines
- Many women worked in these in Canada
- Canada joined the war because of its allegiance to this country
- This type of rifles clogged with mud
- Countries built up their militaries
- The assassination of this Arch Duke sparked the start of the war
- This was considered the worst way to die
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- Disease that many soldiers caught in the trenches
- Special type of airship filled with gas cells
- Poison gas was first used in this battle
- Battleships used in the war
- This was created in Canada to help pay for the war
- Tanks were first used in this battle
- When countries believed their country was the best
- This is another word for a peace agreement
- a ditch built in the ground to protect soldiers
- Britan, France and Russia beloinged to this side
- This battle is considered Canada's greatest battle
- Created so the Canadian governmnet could make quick decisions concerning the war
- These people served as nurses and spies in the war
24 Clues: German submarines • Germany, Hungary and Italy • Battleships used in the war • This treaty ended World War One • The land in between the trenches • Countries built up their militaries • Tanks were first used in this battle • Many women worked in these in Canada • This type of rifles clogged with mud • Poison gas was first used in this battle • ...
World War I 2024-12-11
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- issued to raise billions of dollars for the Allies’ war efforts
- The land between opposing trenches, often barren and dangerous due to enemy fire
- secret telegram from the German foreign minister Arthur Zimmermann to Mexico proposing an alliance against the United States
- heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary who was assassinated in 1914
- A statement of principles for peace outlined by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson to end WWI and prevent future conflicts
- A British passenger ship sunk by a German U-boat in 1915, killing many civilians, including Americans, which escalated tensions with Germany.
- A type of war in which a country uses all of its resources and population to support the war effort
- The coalition of nations that fought against the Allied Powers, primarily including Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria.
- The peace treaty that officially ended WWI in 1919, imposing heavy penalties on Germany
- The belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests
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- A temporary suspension of hostilities agreed upon by warring parties
- a political idea that favors the equal distribution of wealth and the end of all forms of private property
- A formal agreement between two or more nations to cooperate for specific purposes, such as defense or war efforts.
- payments for war damages
- prepare military for war
- situation in which neither side can win a decisive victory
- defending a position by fighting from deep ditches
- an act of law that required men between the ages of 21 and 30 to register to be drafted into military service
- The coalition of nations that opposed the Central Powers, primarily including France, the United Kingdom, Russia (until 1917), Italy, and later the United States
- submarines used by the German navy in WWI
- international assembly of nations to settle disputes among countries and encourage democracy
21 Clues: payments for war damages • prepare military for war • submarines used by the German navy in WWI • defending a position by fighting from deep ditches • situation in which neither side can win a decisive victory • issued to raise billions of dollars for the Allies’ war efforts • heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary who was assassinated in 1914 • ...
World war I 2024-11-11
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- - Formal agreement between countries; ended the war officially.
- - Information used to influence public opinion during the war.
- - Agreements between nations for mutual protection.
- - Deep, narrow ditches where soldiers fought during the war.
- - Passenger ship sunk by a German U-boat, angering the U.S.
- - Title of the German emperor during World War I.
- - Pride in one's country, often a cause of conflict.
- - Situation where neither side can make progress.
- - A friendly understanding or alliance between countries.
- - Large-caliber guns used in warfare.
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- - The line or area where opposing armies face each other.
- - Large airship used by Germans for bombing raids.
- - German submarine used to disrupt Allied shipping.
- - One of the longest and costliest battles, fought in France.
- - Mandatory enlistment of citizens into the armed forces.
- - City where Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated.
- - Someone killed, wounded, or missing in action.
- - Soldiers who fight on foot.
- - Type of poisonous gas used in the trenches.
- - Agreement that ended the fighting on November 11, 1918.
20 Clues: - Soldiers who fight on foot. • - Large-caliber guns used in warfare. • - Type of poisonous gas used in the trenches. • - Someone killed, wounded, or missing in action. • - Title of the German emperor during World War I. • - Situation where neither side can make progress. • - Large airship used by Germans for bombing raids. • ...
World War I 2025-01-13
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- a deadlock; when neither side could make a move - this characterized trench warfare on the Western Front
- pride in one's nation; the desire for your nationality to rule itself
- Germany used unrestricted ___________ warfare against merchant and civilian ships
- the sinking of this ship contributed to the U.S. joining WWI
- Great Britain, France and Russia & later the U.S.
- German military plan to fight a two front war
- The __________ telegram was sent from Germany to Mexico and was one of the reasons the U.S. got involved in the war
- this word means self-rule; when nationalities want to rule themselves.
- refers to civilians and their efforts and sacrifices to help win a war
- Germany Austria-Hungary, and Ottomans
- type of warfare fought on the Western Front
- this region was known as the "Powder Keg of Europe"
- One of the causes of WWI - European countries competing for colonies
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- U.S. President Wilson's goals for peace after WWI
- money paid for damages done in a war
- Archduke Francis Ferdinand was assassinated because many Bosnians wanted to be a part of independent ________.
- to reduce the amount of weapons & military forces
- build up of weapons and desire to have strong military
- the idea that all nationalities should get to rule themselves
- this put full blame on Germany & required them to pay lots of money and lose territory
20 Clues: money paid for damages done in a war • Germany Austria-Hungary, and Ottomans • type of warfare fought on the Western Front • German military plan to fight a two front war • U.S. President Wilson's goals for peace after WWI • to reduce the amount of weapons & military forces • Great Britain, France and Russia & later the U.S. • ...
World War I 2025-01-16
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- Alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
- The Serbian nationalist who killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand
- Nationalism often caused pride in this, leading to conflict (e.g., Serbs)
- Declared war on Russia and France during the July Crisis
- The buildup of large armies and navies before WWI
- Entered the war after Germany invaded Belgium
- Austria-Hungary sent this to Serbia after the assassination
- Blamed by Austria-Hungary for the assassination
- Agreements between nations like the Triple Entente and Triple Alliance
- The empire whose archduke's assassination sparked WWI
- Russia did this to prepare its military to defend Serbia
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- Competition for colonies that created tensions
- The act that started WWI on June 28, 1914
- Germany invaded this neutral country, drawing Britain into the war
- Crisis A series of events in 1914 that escalated into WWI
- Mobilized to protect Serbia during the July Crisis
- Pride in one's country or ethnic group that fueled conflicts
- Ferdinand Archduke whose assassination triggered WWI
- Alliance of Britain, France, and Russia
- Initially part of the Triple Alliance but later switched sides
20 Clues: Alliance of Britain, France, and Russia • The act that started WWI on June 28, 1914 • Entered the war after Germany invaded Belgium • Competition for colonies that created tensions • Alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy • Blamed by Austria-Hungary for the assassination • The buildup of large armies and navies before WWI • ...
World War II 2025-04-29
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- The act of conserving resources for the war in the act of using less or only when needed.
- The alliance between Great Britain, France, America and the Soviet Union
- What America referred to itself as since it was supplying war materials to the Allied Powers.
- The location where Japan attacked the US
- This term is used to describe where events of the war are taking place. Example: Pacific _________ and European ____________
- meaning lightning war, a tactic used by Germany
- When Japan surrendered to the Allied Forces
- Propaganda piece used to bring women to the defense plants
- This individual was the dictator of Germany
- The invasion of this country on September 1st, 1939 marks the official start to WWII
- This is the name of the event when Nazis killed 6 million Jewish individuals and others
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- The vice President to FDR that would take over as President when he passed away.
- The two cities atomic bombs were used on.
- The Premier or leader of the Soviet Union
- The alliance between Germany, Italy and Japan
- How many atomic bombs were used in Japan to end the war?
- Japanese-Americans were relocated to these between the years of 1942-1945 due to executive order 9066
- Only US President to be elected 4 terms. Would die while in office.
- dictator of Italy.
- When Germany surrendered to the Allied Forces
- The top secret project in the US that's end goal was to create the atomic bomb
- the act of making concessions to "keep the peace" or avoid war. This was a tactic used by Great Britain towards Germany before WWII.
- This act allowed the US to sell, lend, or rent weapons to other countries that were deemed "vital" to US safety/interest
- The tactic of capturing an island and using it to "leapfrog" to the next island
- The military dictator of Japan
25 Clues: dictator of Italy. • The military dictator of Japan • The location where Japan attacked the US • The two cities atomic bombs were used on. • The Premier or leader of the Soviet Union • When Japan surrendered to the Allied Forces • This individual was the dictator of Germany • The alliance between Germany, Italy and Japan • When Germany surrendered to the Allied Forces • ...
World War 1 2025-04-03
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- when neither side makes significant gains
- Extreme love for you own country
- Germany would invade France quickly while holding off Russia (2 words)
- German air ships used to bomb London
- This happened to Archduke Franz Ferdinand
- A system of friendship that split Europe into 2 teams
- Leader of the Bolsheviks
- killed the Archduke
- Soldier who completed the mission in the movie 1917
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- Could shoot 600 rounds per minute (2 words)
- came to power in Russia in 1921
- used to provide extra protection and height in the trenches
- Build up of your countries military
- used by governments to stir up hatred towards another country
- the acronym for the causes of WW1
- when you are drafted into the military and forced to fight
- Soldier given the order in the movie 1917
- A long narrow ditch; where most of the war was fought
- Sunken ship that brought the U.S. into the war
- Happening in Russia forcing them to withdraw from WW1 (2 Words)
20 Clues: killed the Archduke • Leader of the Bolsheviks • came to power in Russia in 1921 • Extreme love for you own country • the acronym for the causes of WW1 • Build up of your countries military • German air ships used to bomb London • when neither side makes significant gains • Soldier given the order in the movie 1917 • This happened to Archduke Franz Ferdinand • ...
World War One 2025-04-17
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- Key year in WW1. Russia drops out, USA joins in
- archduke of the Austria-Hungarian Empire. his assassination sparked WW1
- Germany, Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire
- protection agreements
- Germany asked Mexico to attack the US to keep the US out of the war
- sunk in 1915 by a German U-Boat. 128 Americans on board
- southeastern Europe. known as the powder keg
- Britain, France and Russia
- pride in one's country
- biased and persuasive media designed to promote and justify the war
- signed in 1919. Officially ends WW1 but leads to WW2
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- gives women in the US the right to vote for President in 1920
- President Woodrow Wilson's plan to create an everlasting world peace after WW1
- nickname of the Serbian terrorist group
- arms race
- post ww1 international peace keeping body. did not work
- President of the United States during WW1
- stay out of the affairs and disputes of other nations
- area between the trenches
- nickname given to American soldiers during WW1
- competition for overseas territory
- agreement to stop fighting
22 Clues: arms race • protection agreements • pride in one's country • area between the trenches • agreement to stop fighting • Britain, France and Russia • competition for overseas territory • nickname of the Serbian terrorist group • President of the United States during WW1 • southeastern Europe. known as the powder keg • nickname given to American soldiers during WW1 • ...
World War I 2025-03-26
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- The ANZAC soldiers became known for their ________, mateship, and determination.
- This war memorial day is held every year on 25 April.
- After WWI, almost every town in New Zealand built a war ________.
- Many Māori wanted to fight in the war to prove their ________.
- Some people questioned whether the ________ of war was worth it.
- The Māori ________ Battalion was formed for Māori soldiers who wanted to fight.
- Over 18,000 New Zealand ________ never came home from the war.
- WWI helped New Zealand take a step toward ________ from Britain.
- Many young men who fought in the war never ________ home.
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- New Zealanders and Australians fought together in this battle in 1915.
- The Māori Pioneer ________ was created so Māori could serve in WWI.
- Māori soldiers still faced ________ even when risking their lives for New Zealand.
- WWI was the first time New Zealand was involved in a ________ conflict.
- Before WWI, many New Zealanders saw themselves as part of the British ________.
- ANZAC Day is a day of ________ for those who fought in the war.
- This word describes the close friendship and trust between soldiers.
- Māori soldiers helped change perceptions of Māori strength and ________.
- Small towns were left ________ when groups of young men never returned.
- The agreement in 1931 that gave New Zealand more independence was called the Statute of ________.
- Many Kiwis wake up before ________ on ANZAC Day to attend services.
20 Clues: This war memorial day is held every year on 25 April. • Many young men who fought in the war never ________ home. • Many Māori wanted to fight in the war to prove their ________. • Over 18,000 New Zealand ________ never came home from the war. • ANZAC Day is a day of ________ for those who fought in the war. • ...
World War II 2025-10-09
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- verb: Reaching the highest or most important point or ending.
- adverb: Mainly; for the most part; mostly.
- noun: The act of freeing people or places from control or slavery.
- noun: A ruler who has total control and uses power unfairly.
- noun: The countries of Germany, Italy, and Japan that fought together during World War II.
- noun: People or groups that are actively fighting in a war.
- verb: To make an official or public statement about something.
- noun: A serious fight or struggle between people, groups, or countries.
- verb: To win against someone in a battle or contest.
- noun: The forced removal of people from their homes or country.
- adjective: Extremely cruel or violent.
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- noun: People who are not in the military or fighting in a war.
- noun: Nations (like the U.S., U.K., and Soviet Union) that fought together against Germany, Italy, and Japan in World War II.
- adjective / verb: Controlled or taken over by a foreign military.
- adjective: Related to an empire or ruling over other countries.
- adjective / noun: A person or government that controls people through strict power and limits freedom.
- adjective: Very strong or powerful; too much to handle.
- verb: Chosen as a focus for attack or attention.
- verb: To answer or react to something that happens.
- verb: Entered a place by force with an army to take control.
- noun: Events where many innocent people are killed at once.
- verb: Finished or brought to an end.
- verb: Placed in opposition or set against someone or something.
- noun: The mass murder of six million Jews and millions of others by the Nazis during World War II.
- noun: The killing of a large group of people because of their race, religion, or culture.
25 Clues: verb: Finished or brought to an end. • adjective: Extremely cruel or violent. • adverb: Mainly; for the most part; mostly. • verb: Chosen as a focus for attack or attention. • verb: To answer or react to something that happens. • verb: To win against someone in a battle or contest. • adjective: Very strong or powerful; too much to handle. • ...
World War I 2025-10-13
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- Leaving the relative safety of the trench was called going ______
- These pests came to the trenches to eat food and dead bodies
- This period at the end of World War I saw the Allied Forces make many offensives to push Germany back and win the war
- This type of trench was used to transport soldiers and supplies
- This Canadian victory is commemorated with a memorial in France
- These were used to try to protect soldier's feet from the wet and muddy conditions of the trenches
- This was signed on November 11, 1918 and signalled the end of the war
- This was the only way soldiers could communicate with their loved ones back home
- This technology created huge craters in the ground
- Wilfred Owen called this "the old lie"
- This new technology was used to combat navy blockades
- In Flanders Fields was written to commemorate soldiers who died in this battle
- Today, we call this side effect of war PTSD
- 90% of the The Royal _______ Regiment died during the Battle of the Somme
- These spread diseases, including "trench fever"
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- This is the name of the payments that Germany had to make to Allied countries to pay for the cost of the war.
- This battle lasted for five months and had over 1.25 million casualties
- What happened to soldiers who tried to desert the war
- This battle is known for conditions that were so wet and muddy that some soldiers drowned in the mud
- A medical condition caused by wet conditions in the trenches
- This Treaty of Versailles clause forced Germany to take full responsibility for the war
- Trenches were built in this shape
- The first Canadian General who commanded Canada’s troops
- These animals were used to deliver messages and supplies in the trenches
- Some soldiers passed the time by creating this out of artillery shells, bullets, and other materials they found in the trenches
- A military strategy based on exhausting the enemy’s manpower and resources before yours are exhausted
- This weapon damaged victim's airways and caused painful deaths
- The area between two trenches
- Airplanes were used for this form of military observation
29 Clues: The area between two trenches • Trenches were built in this shape • Wilfred Owen called this "the old lie" • Today, we call this side effect of war PTSD • These spread diseases, including "trench fever" • This technology created huge craters in the ground • What happened to soldiers who tried to desert the war • This new technology was used to combat navy blockades • ...
World War One 2025-10-23
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- The British General at the Battle of the Somme in 1916.
- The area between the front lines of the enemy armies.
- These animals were often in the trenches, eating food, or the soldiers.
- These insects were a problem for soldiers. They often spread to their hair and clothing. They carried disease, and their constant bitting, caused irritation, and fever.
- This chemical weapon was used to break the deadlock in the trenches.
- Involuntary enlistment. Most countries in Europe had this in 1914 (not Britain).
- These women campaigned for the right to vote. Many of them ended their campaign during the war to help the war effort.
- The British used this strategy during the war to cut Germany off from overseas trade.
- The Arch Duke of Austria-Hungary murdered in Sarejevo in June 1914.
- Large guns (cannon) which fired shells at enemy positions
- Information, usually biased to persuade people to act a certain way.
- These were handed to men who had not enlisted to fight in the war.
- These weapons were developed during the First World War
- This act by Russia escalated the July crisis and was seen by Germany as an act of war.
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- Support for your country.
- The Serbian terrorist organisation responsible for the murder of Franz Ferdinand.
- An injury to the feet caused by prolonged exposure to dirty water and the cold. Symptoms included swelling, pain, and skin discolouration.
- A competition between nations over the size of armies or weapons.
- A partnership between one or more countries for military, economic or political purposes.
- The German war plan in 1914.
- The German Emperor
- A situation in which neither side could gain an advantage
- Growing support and popularity for the military to defend a country's national interests.
- A policy of expanding a country's power and influence through military conquest - creating an empire.
- These were used by Germany to destroy allied shipping.
25 Clues: The German Emperor • Support for your country. • The German war plan in 1914. • The area between the front lines of the enemy armies. • These were used by Germany to destroy allied shipping. • The British General at the Battle of the Somme in 1916. • These weapons were developed during the First World War • A situation in which neither side could gain an advantage • ...
World War II 2025-12-05
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- Longest serving Prime Minister in Canada
- Program in Canada that trained aircrew
- Canadian Airforce
- Series of battles in Italy
- A temporary policy that stops wage increase during wartime
- A program that trained spies, based in Canada
- A battleship that hunted u-boats and escorted convoys
- Code name: Operation Overlord
- Canadian and British plane
- Coastal Escort vessel
- System put in place by the Canadian government to divide goods to citizens
- Wartime tax used by the Canadian government to help the war effort
- Canadian government sold these to help
- The highest decoration in the Canadian decoration system
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- longest lasting battle during WWII
- A temporary hold on increasing price of goods or services
- The acronym put before the name of every Canadian ship
- Plane Named after the nickname of Sir Robert Mclean’s daughter
- Soldiers were rescued by battleships and British Citizens
- home or community garden during wartime
- Bloodiest Day in Canadian Military history
- Queen of Hurricanes
- Camp that held all "enemy aliens”
- Acronym for Canadian Navi
- Practical fashion for Women in Canada during WWII
- group of ships that travel together in a formation
- ships in the middle of a convoy that carry goods and supplies
- A government camp that provides shelter, small wage and food
- The first battle Canada fought in During WWII
- Minister of Everything
30 Clues: Canadian Airforce • Queen of Hurricanes • Coastal Escort vessel • Minister of Everything • Acronym for Canadian Navi • Series of battles in Italy • Canadian and British plane • Code name: Operation Overlord • Camp that held all "enemy aliens” • longest lasting battle during WWII • Program in Canada that trained aircrew • Canadian government sold these to help • ...
World War Two 2025-11-19
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- Ship type used to transport soldiers. (7)
- Famous British aircraft in Battle of Britain. (8)
- A war that involves many countries. (5)
- Country invaded by Germany in 1939. (6)
- Food control measure during war. (8)
- Beaches of Normandy are in this country. (6)
- Country bombed heavily during the Blitz. (7)
- Country attacked at Pearl Harbour. (3)
- A person who fights in a war. (7)
- Largest Allied country in Europe. (6)
- Leader of Germany during WWII. (6)
- Children were moved away from cities in a process called this. (10)
- Large invasion on June 6, 1944. (5)
- Used during air raids to stay safe underground. (6)
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- Secret messages were often written in this. (4)
- British Prime Minister during most of WWII. (9)
- A person who rules a country unfairly. (7)
- Country the U.S. fought in the Pacific. (5)
- A place where planes take off. (7)
- Soldiers returning home are called this. (7)
- City hit by an atomic bomb. (9)
- The group of countries including Britain, the USA, and the USSR. (6)
- The group of countries including Germany, Italy, and Japan. (4)
- German air force. (7)
24 Clues: German air force. (7) • City hit by an atomic bomb. (9) • A person who fights in a war. (7) • A place where planes take off. (7) • Leader of Germany during WWII. (6) • Large invasion on June 6, 1944. (5) • Food control measure during war. (8) • Largest Allied country in Europe. (6) • Country attacked at Pearl Harbour. (3) • A war that involves many countries. (5) • ...
WW1 Vocab 2015-03-05
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- New weapon that caused chocking,blindness, and death
- An agreement to stop fighting by both opposing sides in war
- The region of France that became a bloody stalemate
- armored combat vehicle used for the first time in World War 1
- New warship introduced by germany that could submerge underwater and used torpedoes
- ruler of Germany during world war 1
- Alliance bewtween Great Britian,France, and Russia during the Wolrd War 1
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- the stretch of battlefeild alson the german and russian border
- sent from germany to mexico in hopes that Mexico would ally
- Leader of Russia up until 1917
- Government system of allowing only small amount of items to be brought by the public
- World War 1 alliance bewtween Germany,Austria Hungray, and Italy
- Germany's battle strategy that called for a quick defeat or france, then attacking Russia in the east
- American president who kept us out of the war until 1917
- The policy of keeping a large army and glorifying war
- battle stragtegy in which soliders fought from deep pits dug into the earth
- one sided information used by government to persuade the public
- The region of Europe nicknamed "the powder keg" Becaues it was rude
18 Clues: Leader of Russia up until 1917 • ruler of Germany during world war 1 • The region of France that became a bloody stalemate • New weapon that caused chocking,blindness, and death • The policy of keeping a large army and glorifying war • American president who kept us out of the war until 1917 • sent from germany to mexico in hopes that Mexico would ally • ...
World War 2 Facts 2024-09-26
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- The leader of the Soviet Union during WWII, his name starts with 'S'
- This country had a leader named Mussolini
- This European country was invaded by Germany to start the war.
- The famous British leader with a big hat and cigar.
- This city is the capital of Germany.
- This country was led by Franklin D. Roosevelt during WWII.
- The year WWII ended: 19___
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- This country bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941
- The British Air Force, known for defending the UK during the Battle of Britain
- The nickname for the fight between Germany and the Soviet Union in 1941.
- The countries like the U.S. and U.K. that teamed up to win the war.
- The leader of Germany during WWII
- The code name for the big beach invasion on June 6, 1944.
13 Clues: The year WWII ended: 19___ • The leader of Germany during WWII • This city is the capital of Germany. • This country bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941 • This country had a leader named Mussolini • The famous British leader with a big hat and cigar. • The code name for the big beach invasion on June 6, 1944. • This country was led by Franklin D. Roosevelt during WWII. • ...
World War 2 2022-11-12
9 Clues: fort in water • destroyed many houses • English prime minister • helped Hitler win the war • Fort on the front on land • Made men have to go to war • children sent away from home • country we where at war with • a place for trains to keep you safe in ww2 England
world war 2 2019-11-28
9 Clues: is jesus holy • who is the freshman? • what team is the best? • what is the best sport? • what number comes after 2 • four what number is josh norman? • how many bombs where dropped on japan • who has the badest breath in the school? • what are the red flowers called on remembrance day?
World War 2 2023-12-21
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- the leader of germany
- beach were 300,000 people retreated to
- Prime minister of Canada
- what did
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- prime minister of great britain
- world most famous fascist leader
- who won the battle of britain
- word used to describe the process of persuading people to believe in a certain idea or a set of ideas.
- the beach were Canadians landed at during operation overlord
9 Clues: what did • the leader of germany • Prime minister of Canada • who won the battle of britain • prime minister of great britain • world most famous fascist leader • beach were 300,000 people retreated to • the beach were Canadians landed at during operation overlord • word used to describe the process of persuading people to believe in a certain idea or a set of ideas.
World War 2 2026-03-10
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- political system in which government controls the people completely
- coming ashore from sea on a craft that can navigate both water and land
- to teach someone to fully accept an idea system and to deny free thought
- a bomb powered by energy that is created by splitting atoms
- the act of confining or imprisoning someone during a war for political reasons
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- an extreme nationalism in which a dictator is in control
- the practice of meeting someone's demands in order to avoid trouble
- Germany from 1933-1945 while under the control of Hitler and the National Socialist German Workers' Party
- a government that looks like it is working independently but is instead controlled by another power
9 Clues: an extreme nationalism in which a dictator is in control • a bomb powered by energy that is created by splitting atoms • political system in which government controls the people completely • the practice of meeting someone's demands in order to avoid trouble • coming ashore from sea on a craft that can navigate both water and land • ...
Samuel Woodfill’s life 2019-01-18
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- I was a better soldier than a_______.
- I won more_______ than any soldier.
- I retired to_______.
- Gas I breath what type of gas?
- I learned how to shoot when I was_______.
- I trained_______in World War Two.
- I married a women from the state of_______.
- I went to the_______ when I was hurt.
- I took out three machine_______.
- I won the Medal of_______.
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- I went to_______after the Philippine War.
- I killed_______.
- My father was in the_______-American War.
- I hunted _______ when I was young.
- I carried the tomb of the Unknown_______.
- I went to the_______.
- I fought_______ Villa.
- I met_______precidents.
- I was in_______ War One.
19 Clues: I killed_______. • I retired to_______. • I went to the_______. • I fought_______ Villa. • I met_______precidents. • I was in_______ War One. • I won the Medal of_______. • Gas I breath what type of gas? • I took out three machine_______. • I trained_______in World War Two. • I hunted _______ when I was young. • I won more_______ than any soldier. • ...
World War I 2016-01-05
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- Were sent to spy on the enemies trenches and to help artillery aim because they had a very bad aiming system
- Short, stumpy tube that was designed to fire a projectile at a steep angle
- Usually an officers weapon
- Odorless and most lethal weapon used by Germany
- The average soldier inside the trench would only have 3 weapons. The soldier would only have a Rifle, a bayonet, and grenades
- President of United States during World War
- German Emperor whose policies led to World War
- First successfully developed tank
- The MG 08 was the standard ___________ for Germany
- The top ranking fighter pilot of World War I
- Used as a psychological weapon
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- Usually operated by two men and Germany first experimented with them in 1900
- Was a direct cause of the war
- Used generally to slowdown the opposing sides soldiers by getting in the way. It was hard to cut and impossible to climb over
- British soldiers used them in their trenches and it could fire 15 shots in a minute
- like a submarine
- Were called "landships" by the British
- Known for guiding Britain through World War I
- German army used this is trench warfare; would feel pains in the chest and burning sensations in the throat
- Serbia, Russia, France, Great Britain, Italy, Belgium, and the United States
- Heaviest British _______ in the war
- powers Austri-hungary, Germany, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire
22 Clues: like a submarine • Usually an officers weapon • Was a direct cause of the war • Used as a psychological weapon • First successfully developed tank • Heaviest British _______ in the war • Were called "landships" by the British • President of United States during World War • The top ranking fighter pilot of World War I • Known for guiding Britain through World War I • ...
1st Semester Final #2 2021-12-06
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- agreement ending the Rev War
- enforcement branch of Constitution
- "shot heard round the world"
- intro to Constitution
- agreement from Const Convention; 2 houses
- the branch which judges if laws are Constitutional
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- demonstrated weakness of Articles of Conf
- lawmaking branch of Constitution
- sharing of power between state and fed govts
- turning point of the Rev War
- cheap source of labor for the South
11 Clues: intro to Constitution • agreement ending the Rev War • "shot heard round the world" • turning point of the Rev War • lawmaking branch of Constitution • enforcement branch of Constitution • cheap source of labor for the South • demonstrated weakness of Articles of Conf • agreement from Const Convention; 2 houses • sharing of power between state and fed govts • ...
World War 2 Project 2023-05-05
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- a group of 31 countries from Europe and North America that exists to protect the people and territory of its members.
- proposed that the United States provide economic assistance to restore the economic infrastructure of postwar Europe
- set up a system that would allow the United States to lend or lease war supplies to any nation deemed "vital to the defense of the United States."
- component of the German armed forces tasked with the air defense of Germany
- an intense military campaign intended to bring about a swift victory.
- the act of giving the opposing side in an argument or war an advantage
- the belief that any violence, including war, is unjustifiable under any circumstances
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- destruction or slaughter on a mass scale, especially caused by fire or nuclear war.
- a place where large numbers of people, especially political prisoners or members of persecuted minorities, are deliberately imprisoned in a relatively small area with inadequate facilities
- political union of Austria with Germany
- a mountainous region of the N Czech Republic
- the principle that the US should give support to countries or peoples threatened by Soviet forces or Communist insurrection.
- a Japanese suicide bombing tactic designed to destroy enemy warships
13 Clues: political union of Austria with Germany • a mountainous region of the N Czech Republic • a Japanese suicide bombing tactic designed to destroy enemy warships • an intense military campaign intended to bring about a swift victory. • the act of giving the opposing side in an argument or war an advantage • ...
Europe 2023-06-05
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- Lasted 6 hours in World War 2
- Second smallest country
- Formed the largest land empire in history
- The first country to develop Communism
- This country was hit the hardest by the potato famine of the mid-1800s
- Barbarians that originated here caused the fall of Rome
- Borders only Switzerland and Austria
- This country's capital is Belgrade
- Oil rich,and quite wealthy
- Famously neutral since the Napoleonic Wars
- Iberian nation that colonized the Philippines
- Recently joined NATO
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- an economic union between many European countries
- Actually created French Fries
- Has been inhabited since the fifth century
- Owns Corsica
- National dish is fermented shark
- Disappeared from the map from 1795 to 1918
- Is often called "White Russia"
- Invented cannons
- 13 of Shakespeare's 38 plays took place here
- Stayed neutral during both World Wars
- Directly, or indirectly caused both World Wars
23 Clues: Owns Corsica • Invented cannons • Recently joined NATO • Second smallest country • Oil rich,and quite wealthy • Lasted 6 hours in World War 2 • Actually created French Fries • Is often called "White Russia" • National dish is fermented shark • This country's capital is Belgrade • Borders only Switzerland and Austria • Stayed neutral during both World Wars • ...
The Cold War (Ch. 31) 2023-05-03
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- a war in which powers in conflict use third parties as substitutes instead of fighting each other directly
- policy to prevent the spread of communism
- _______ theory; the idea that if one nation falls to communism, then neighboring countries will too
- keeping a large arsenal of nuclear weapons to prevent war
- a country that is economically & politically dependent on another country
- a dispute during the Cold War in which the Soviet Union placed nuclear missiles in Cuba
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- the division in Europe between democratic Western Europe and Communist Eastern Europe
- building up armies and weapons to have an advantage over an enemy
- An alliance of Western democratic nations formed after World War 2 to defend themselves against communist aggression
- The political idea that all property should be publicly owned and managed by a central government
- The battle of international influence that arose between communist and democratic nations following the end of World War II
11 Clues: policy to prevent the spread of communism • keeping a large arsenal of nuclear weapons to prevent war • building up armies and weapons to have an advantage over an enemy • a country that is economically & politically dependent on another country • the division in Europe between democratic Western Europe and Communist Eastern Europe • ...
World war 2 2021-09-16
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- codename for the type of nuclear bomb that was detonated over the Japanese city of Hiroshima
- was a historical nation-state and great power that existed from the Meiji Restoration in 1868 until the enactment of the post-World War II
- the Japanese surprise air attack on the American Pacific Fleet
- codename for the type of nuclear bomb that was detonated over the Japanese city of Nagasaki
- the emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles, especially high-energy particles which cause ionization.
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- Great Britain, France, and Soviet Union
- alliance were Germany, Italy, and Japan.
- The person who invaded Poland from the west.
- the impact of the Treaty of Versailles following WWI, the worldwide economic depression
9 Clues: Great Britain, France, and Soviet Union • alliance were Germany, Italy, and Japan. • The person who invaded Poland from the west. • the Japanese surprise air attack on the American Pacific Fleet • the impact of the Treaty of Versailles following WWI, the worldwide economic depression • ...
World War 2 2022-10-18
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- United States, Britain, and Soviet Union
- Germany, Italy, and Japan
- man appointed chancellor in Germany
- was dropped on Japan to help end war
- the elimination of Jewish people in Germany by Hitler
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- where formal Japanese surrender was signed
- the US entered the war after the Japanese bombed this place
- first country Germany invades
- the largest air and sea battle in history
9 Clues: Germany, Italy, and Japan • first country Germany invades • man appointed chancellor in Germany • was dropped on Japan to help end war • United States, Britain, and Soviet Union • the largest air and sea battle in history • where formal Japanese surrender was signed • the elimination of Jewish people in Germany by Hitler • ...
world war 2 2025-05-08
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- Reichstag is a German word generally meaning parliament, more directly translated as Diet of the Realm or National Diet, or more loosely as Imperial Diet.
- the study of how people allocate scarce resources for production, distribution, and consumption, both individually and collectively
- to give (oneself) up into the power of another especially as a prisoner
- What is a Representative? Also referred to as a congressman or congresswoman, each representative is elected to a two-year term serving the people of a specific congressional district. Among other duties, representatives introduce bills and resolutions, offer amendments and serve on committees.
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- Politics (from Ancient Greek πολιτικά (politiká) 'affairs of the cities') is the set of activities that are associated with making decisions in groups, or other forms of power relations among individuals, such as the distribution of status or resources.
- the act of putting furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position and making it ready to use
- ravaged- to wreak havoc on
- parliamentary system, democratic form of government in which the party (or a coalition of parties) with the greatest representation in the parliament (legislature) forms the government, its leader becoming prime minister or chancellor.
- 1. a : of or relating to a meteor b : resembling a meteor in speed or in sudden and temporary brilliance a meteoric rise to fame
9 Clues: ravaged- to wreak havoc on • to give (oneself) up into the power of another especially as a prisoner • the act of putting furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position and making it ready to use • 1. a : of or relating to a meteor b : resembling a meteor in speed or in sudden and temporary brilliance a meteoric rise to fame • ...
World War 2 2023-01-12
9 Clues: and Nagasaki • Leader of Germany • What was dropped on • Invasion of Normandy • Germany, Japan, and Italy's alliance • Event causing America to join the war • Project that developed the atomic bomb • event when millions of Jews were killed • War that started after ww2 between the soviet union and the U.S.
Chapter 31 Crossword 2020-02-20
Across
- the World War I peace treaty between the Allies and Germany.
- An army of a nation has __________ if it has given up in a battle.
- a group of nations that fought the Allies during World War I.
- agreements between nations to work together in order to do something.
- a harmful feeling of pressure that causes nations to not trust one another.
- ships that can travel underwater.
Down
- something that can kill a person who breathes it. Germans used poison gas to kill enemy soldiers during World War I.
- the inventions that use science to improve the way things are done.
- a group of nations that worked for peace after World War I.
- a peace plan written by Woodrow Wilson. It was used for the peace treaty after World War I.
- long ditches from which soldiers sometimes fight during a war.
- A nation that is _______ does not want to fight in a war.
- anything having to do with the army, navy, soldiers, or weapons of a nation.
13 Clues: ships that can travel underwater. • A nation that is _______ does not want to fight in a war. • a group of nations that worked for peace after World War I. • the World War I peace treaty between the Allies and Germany. • a group of nations that fought the Allies during World War I. • long ditches from which soldiers sometimes fight during a war. • ...
