world war 2 Crossword Puzzles
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 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) • ...
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 I 2026-04-15
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- Diplomacy: When the U.S. used its money to influence other countries instead of using force.
- A country that is controlled and protected by a stronger country but keeps some of its own government.
- of Nations: An international group created after World War I to help keep peace between countries.
- Building up a strong military to prepare for war or show power.
- System: Agreements between countries to support each other if there is a war.
- Pride and loyalty to your country, sometimes making people think their country is better than others.
- The right to vote in elections.
- Door Policy: The U.S. plan to keep trade open with China and make sure no single country controlled it all.
- Getting an army and resources ready for war.
- Information shared to influence people’s opinions, often used in war to gain support.
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- A person, like President Roosevelt, who worked to break up big companies (trusts) that had too much control.
- Money that a country has to pay after losing a war to help pay for damages
- When a country takes over land and adds it to its own territory.
- When a country tries to grow by taking control of more land or influence.
- Journalism: News stories that exaggerate or make up facts to attract readers and influence opinions.
- A time when making, selling, or drinking alcohol was illegal in the U.S.
- Deal: President Roosevelt’s plan to make things fair for workers, businesses, and consumers.
- of Influence: Areas where foreign countries controlled trade and resources in China or other places.
- When a stronger country controls or rules over weaker countries or territories.
- Points: President Wilson’s plan for peace after World War I, including ideas like fairness and self-government.
- A nickname for American soldiers who fought in World War I.
- A journalist who wrote about problems like corruption and unfair business practices to make people aware and bring change.
22 Clues: The right to vote in elections. • Getting an army and resources ready for war. • A nickname for American soldiers who fought in World War I. • Building up a strong military to prepare for war or show power. • When a country takes over land and adds it to its own territory. • A time when making, selling, or drinking alcohol was illegal in the U.S. • ...
World War One 2026-05-14
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- This country was on Britain & France's side
- A ____ cheque meant Germany promised Austria any help
- The man who shot Franz Ferdinand
- This means 'to attack'
- Soldiers fought in these - they had to dig them
- 10,000 casualties at this battle in 1916
- Austria blamed this country and attacked it
- A conscientous ________ did not fight in the war
- The plan: Germany would attack France first
- Type of gun - it fired many bullets very quickly
- General Douglas H________ was a British army leader
- 'No ______ land': you don't want to be standing on this
- Deadly wire to protect your trench!
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- Women who made weapons (munitions)
- The Triple E_______ included Britain & France
- The Western ______ was in France & Belgium
- These crawled around in the mud of the trench
- Germany attacked France through this country
- The Triple ______ included Germany & Austria
- Types of bags which helped support trenches
20 Clues: This means 'to attack' • The man who shot Franz Ferdinand • Women who made weapons (munitions) • Deadly wire to protect your trench! • 10,000 casualties at this battle in 1916 • The Western ______ was in France & Belgium • This country was on Britain & France's side • Austria blamed this country and attacked it • The plan: Germany would attack France first • ...
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 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 • ...
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 • ...
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 • ...
Civil War Crossword Puzzle 2025-04-14
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- Confederate capital city.
- New state created because 1/2 wanted to secede.
- Union army leader (3 words).
- Confederate President (2 words)
- How many years did the Civil War last?
- Union uniform color.
- Confederate uniform color.
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- The north.
- The South.
- Famous confederate ironclad ship named after a state
- First state to secede (2 words).
- Turning point battle in the Civil War.
- Confederate Army Leader (3 words.
- Famous Union ironclad ship during the Civil War.
- Four score and __________ years ago.
- First shots of the Civil War were fired here (2 words).
16 Clues: The north. • The South. • Union uniform color. • Confederate capital city. • Confederate uniform color. • Union army leader (3 words). • Confederate President (2 words) • First state to secede (2 words). • Confederate Army Leader (3 words. • Four score and __________ years ago. • Turning point battle in the Civil War. • How many years did the Civil War last? • ...
Civil War Crossword 2025-04-11
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- Confederate capital city.
- New state created because 1/2 wanted to secede.
- Union army leader (3 words).
- Confederate President (2 words)
- How many years did the Civil War last?
- Union uniform color.
- Confederate uniform color.
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- The north.
- The South.
- Famous confederate ironclad ship named after a state
- First state to secede (2 words).
- Turning point battle in the Civil War.
- Confederate Army Leader (3 words.
- Famous Union ironclad ship during the Civil War.
- Four score and __________ years ago.
- First shots of the Civil War were fired here (2 words).
16 Clues: The north. • The South. • Union uniform color. • Confederate capital city. • Confederate uniform color. • Union army leader (3 words). • Confederate President (2 words) • First state to secede (2 words). • Confederate Army Leader (3 words. • Four score and __________ years ago. • Turning point battle in the Civil War. • How many years did the Civil War last? • ...
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.
1/5/24 Aidan Segovia crossword project 2024-01-05
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- every vote counts
- i have more guns than you do
- AHHHH COMMUNISM
- Europe got split
- first US win in the cold war
- first one to the moon wins
- mess with one of us and you mess with all of us
- soviet unions satellite
- yeah he's why we don't cruise on convertibles anymore
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- looks like the military could use some money
- hurt by world war 2? we can help
- if that guy from the jim carrey movie became president
- if one falls then so will the rest
- brrrrrr
- whats yours is mine
15 Clues: brrrrrr • AHHHH COMMUNISM • Europe got split • every vote counts • whats yours is mine • soviet unions satellite • first one to the moon wins • i have more guns than you do • first US win in the cold war • hurt by world war 2? we can help • if one falls then so will the rest • looks like the military could use some money • mess with one of us and you mess with all of us • ...
World War 1 2021-12-13
Across
- Bolshevics were _________.
- What day did the war end? (Day and Month)
- Who shot Franz?
- How many planes do you have to shoot down to become an Ace Pilot?
- The ability to get its military ready for war and sustain.
- They ______ the bullets with the propellers on planes.
- What were American soldiers nicknamed?
- What was the WWI highest ace nickname?
- The United States and _________ joined the war later.
- What submarine warfare did Germany originally use?
- What warstyle did the countries quickly go to?
- This war called called by historians "The war to ___________"
- Germany had a strategy, what was it called?
- Incendiary _____ to start blimps on fire.
- The Convoy system _______ their important boats.
- The space in between 2 countries at war.
- A boat the size of the Titanic was sunk and caused a bunch of trouble.
- Russia was renamed to United _________ Socialist Republics. (Also known as the USSR)
- WWI highest ace, Manfred van __________.
- How many kills did the most famous American Ace have?
- Huge cannon that Germany made.
- What was a fully automatic gun that was invented called?
- In the beginning of the war the allies were France, ________, and the UK.
Down
- One of the 4 main causes of the war was, I___________.
- What were aerial fights with planes called?
- One of the 4 main causes of the war was, M___________.
- Big vehicles with treads and weapons made in WWI.
- Chemical warfare used chemicals, mustard gas and ______ gas.
- How many kills did the highest ace of WWI have?
- Flame _______ attached to tanks.
- Blimps also called Z________.
- One of the 4 main causes of the war was, N___________.
- What hour did the war end?
- Central Powers had Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman ______.
- What year did World War 1 Start?
- What is it called when 2 countries collide or face each other?
- One of the 4 main causes of the war was, System of ___________.
- Germany's plan was to take out France, and England before ________ was ready.
- Started with the assassination of Archduke Franz _________.
- Anything that can help the war effort.
- Germany went through which country to get France.
- Russia, Germany and what country has cousins as leaders during WWI?
- What did Germany call submarines?
- Planes need lift and ______ to actually work.
44 Clues: Who shot Franz? • Bolshevics were _________. • What hour did the war end? • Blimps also called Z________. • Huge cannon that Germany made. • Flame _______ attached to tanks. • What year did World War 1 Start? • What did Germany call submarines? • What were American soldiers nicknamed? • What was the WWI highest ace nickname? • Anything that can help the war effort. • ...
1/5/24 Aidan Segovia crossword project 2024-01-05
Across
- every vote counts
- i have more guns than you do
- AHHHH COMMUNISM
- Europe got split
- first US win in the cold war
- first one to the moon wins
- mess with one of us and you mess with all of us
- soviet unions satellite
- yeah he's why we don't cruise on convertibles anymore
Down
- looks like the military could use some money
- hurt by world war 2? we can help
- if that guy from the jim carrey movie became president
- if one falls then so will the rest
- brrrrrr
- whats yours is mine
15 Clues: brrrrrr • AHHHH COMMUNISM • Europe got split • every vote counts • whats yours is mine • soviet unions satellite • first one to the moon wins • i have more guns than you do • first US win in the cold war • hurt by world war 2? we can help • if one falls then so will the rest • looks like the military could use some money • mess with one of us and you mess with all of us • ...
World War 2 Crossword 2013-05-31
Across
- Japan's emperor during WWII.
- An escape happened here on October 14, 1943 (it is an extermination camp).
- A night when some Jewish businesses and buildings were burned and looted.
- The day when America's peace was interrupted from a bombing attack.
- US troops cross this river at Remagen
- Hitlers solution to eliminate all Jews.
- A person who made the famous quote about the Holocaust "For the dead and the living we must bear witness."
Down
- Which two empires were involved in the fall of Singapore?
- What day did Bulgaria join the Axis?
- This country split after WWII.
- A type of battleship mounted with guns and powered by turbines.
- Person that made the quote "It's not truth that matters, but victory."
- Who invaded Poland to initiate WWII in Eurpoe?
13 Clues: Japan's emperor during WWII. • This country split after WWII. • What day did Bulgaria join the Axis? • US troops cross this river at Remagen • Hitlers solution to eliminate all Jews. • Who invaded Poland to initiate WWII in Eurpoe? • Which two empires were involved in the fall of Singapore? • A type of battleship mounted with guns and powered by turbines. • ...
World War 2 crossword 2023-05-05
Across
- execution process of jews
- The annexation of austria into germany
- The belief that war and fighting is wrong
- purposed that the US help rebuild the post war economy of Europe
- german air force
- military alliance between nations
- support for democracies against authoritarian threats
Down
- system that let the US lend supplies to any nation during the war
- Giving in to avoid conflict
- Land inside germany
- camps jews were sent to be executed
- Fast war strategy made by germany
- japanese pilots that were suppose to crash into allied ships and planes to kill them and themselves
13 Clues: german air force • Land inside germany • execution process of jews • Giving in to avoid conflict • Fast war strategy made by germany • military alliance between nations • camps jews were sent to be executed • The annexation of austria into germany • The belief that war and fighting is wrong • support for democracies against authoritarian threats • ...
World War 2 Crossword 2021-05-28
Across
- everyone in America had a feeling of unity and ____
- this country wanted to conquer Asia and the islands of the Pacific
- the country where Germany wanted to divide
- the first country to surrender to the Allies
- the last name of the U.S president during WW2
- May 7, 1945 is ____ in Europe Day.
- the last name of the commander of Allied forces during WW2
Down
- the Americans were shocked to hear the news “Pearl Harbor has been bombed!” by ____
- an important United States navy base was called ___ harbor
- an American bomber dropped an ____ bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
- the last name of the German leader during WW2
- Germany, Japan, and Italy were called ___ Powers
- Germany attacked Norway and this country in April 1940
13 Clues: May 7, 1945 is ____ in Europe Day. • the country where Germany wanted to divide • the first country to surrender to the Allies • the last name of the German leader during WW2 • the last name of the U.S president during WW2 • Germany, Japan, and Italy were called ___ Powers • everyone in America had a feeling of unity and ____ • ...
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. • ...
Conspiracies 2025-01-24
Across
- This effect that alternate realities exist
- Rumored technology kept hidden by governments (2 wds.)
- Belief that reality is a computer program
- Some think it was switched with its sister ship
- Theories about alien involvement in their construction
- Rumored experiments to replace people
- Speculation about government control (abbr.)
- Name of Scottish lake monster (2 wds.)
- The idea that the globe isn’t a globe
- First name of man believed to be replaced by a double in 1966
- Rumored to have faked his death
- Theories about secret colonies and life.
- Hypothetical rogue planet threatening Earth (2 wds.)
- Alleged alien crash site in New Mexico
- Belief that extraterrestrials visit Earth regularly
- Conspiracy involving a secret war against elites
- Cryptid often seen but never proven
- Theory about a one-world government (abbr.) (3 wds.)
- First name of celeb alleged to have been replaced by a lookalike
- Alleged suppression of cures for profit (2 wds.)
- Mysterious region where planes and ships vanish
- Misconceptions about microchips and 5G
Down
- Real-life mind control experiments (hyph.) (2 wds.)
- Belief that he was cryogenically frozen (2 wds.)
- First name of star rumored to still be alive
- Theory that it’s added to water for mind control
- Some say it was filmed on a soundstage (2 wds.)
- Belief that jet contrails are secret chemical sprays ( 2 wds.)
- this cure is alleged to be hidden by pharmaceutical companies
- Some believe her death wasn’t an accident
- Shadowy network allegedly controlling politics (2 wds.)
- Facility accused of weather control (abbr.) (5 wds.)
- Theories abound about grassy knolls and second shooters (abbr.) (3 wds.)
- A place known to be evil where most celebs live
- Rapper with Theories about clones and mind control (2 wds.)
- Shape-shifting lizards disguised as world leaders
- Continent theorized to be hiding alien bases or ancient civilizations.
- Alleged harvesting of substances from the young
- Belief in secret lunar facilities (2 wds.)
- Secret society rumored to control the world
40 Clues: Rumored to have faked his death • Cryptid often seen but never proven • Rumored experiments to replace people • The idea that the globe isn’t a globe • Name of Scottish lake monster (2 wds.) • Alleged alien crash site in New Mexico • Misconceptions about microchips and 5G • Theories about secret colonies and life. • Belief that reality is a computer program • ...
world war 2 2023-05-11
Across
- One team going against another team, looking for an outcome
- Used to chop foods up, ones they worked for
- Usually done when mad about something
- Country
- something you miss when you might be at war
Down
- Russian command word
- Attention this is what you need when you get sick
- Used to unalive something
- Charge something and throw things at it
9 Clues: Country • Russian command word • Used to unalive something • Usually done when mad about something • Charge something and throw things at it • Used to chop foods up, ones they worked for • something you miss when you might be at war • Attention this is what you need when you get sick • One team going against another team, looking for an outcome
world war 2 2022-05-16
9 Clues: who nuked japan • who started ww2 • who won the war • how did the war end • how many people died • when did america join ww2 • what kind of bomb was used • who played the biggest role • what war was goin on 1939-1945
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.
World War 2 2026-04-28
Across
- got invaded by germany
- A group of countries willing to fight Hitler and his goons
- Uninvited guests from Japan drop bombs on America
- Home of the Nazis
Down
- The Allies come to save the day on a beach in france
- something that goes boom
- A plane that crashes into enemy grounds or equipment
- The main villain of World War 2
- America vs Japan
9 Clues: America vs Japan • Home of the Nazis • got invaded by germany • something that goes boom • The main villain of World War 2 • Uninvited guests from Japan drop bombs on America • The Allies come to save the day on a beach in france • A plane that crashes into enemy grounds or equipment • A group of countries willing to fight Hitler and his goons
Global Puzzle (Angelo) 2023-06-05
Across
- The spread of nuclear technology across the world.
- (2 words) A movement in the 1700s that led to the questioning of the government and religion.
- The last name of one of the men who wrote the book "The Communist Manifesto".
- The pride people feel for their country.
- (2 words) the war in which the US and USSR were indirectly fighting over capitalism and communism.
- (2 words) The event that led to better farming methods and more food for people.
- A famine that hit Ireland that killed around 1 million Irish people.
- (2 words) A movement that led to the reform of classes and Government in France.
- The Leader of Germany during WWII.
- (2 words)An economy controlled by the Government.
- Pioneered modern ideas of natural law.
Down
- A political system that keeps everyone on the same class system.
- The action of the indigenous people taking back their colonized area.
- (2 words) The event that led to new technologies, urbanization, quicker production of goods and higher profits for businesses.
- (2 words) An economy based off Individuals owning businesses.
- (2 words) The surprise attack against America that led them to join WWII.
- (2 words) The use of social media in the Arab world to promote protest.
- Someone who studies different cultures around the world.
- (2 words) Trapping of warm air in the atmosphere (leads to global warming).
- The last name of the first black president of South Africa who fought against apartheid.
- The belief of having only one god
- The city in Germany that hosted a conference to split up Africa between European countries.
- (2 words) An economy based off of trade and not money.
- The action of taking over and settling among the indigenous people of an area.
- A system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state.
- Leader of china who changed China's economic system to capitalism.
- The leader of Ghana that supported Pan-Africanism and led Ghana to Independence.
27 Clues: The belief of having only one god • The Leader of Germany during WWII. • Pioneered modern ideas of natural law. • The pride people feel for their country. • (2 words)An economy controlled by the Government. • The spread of nuclear technology across the world. • (2 words) An economy based off of trade and not money. • ...
American History - Unit 7 Review III 2025-01-08
Across
- The term given to the stock market crash on 10/29/1929.
- Its tenet is to each according to his need and from each according to his ability.
- When people lose confidence in their banking institutions and remove their monies.
- Most notorious scandal of the Harding administration.
- First female to serve in a presidential cabinet.
- Notorious Mexican bandit that was chased by the U.S. Army during the Wilson administration.
- First VP to regularly attend cabinet meetings; also became POTUS.
- Period of time in 1933 when every bank in America was closed for approximately a week.
- Name of the teacher who defied the TN law regarding the teaching of evolution.
- The "A" in the ABC Powers.
- POTUS during the majority of the Great Depression.
- This act was the enforcement provision of Prohibition.
- A 1924 agreement between the Allies and Germany that temporarily resolved the issue of World War I reparations,
- Investigative journalists who exposed corporate greed and poor working conditions.
Down
- Philosophy of no governmnent or governmental authority.
- Philanthropist who donated much money to the building of the Hague.
- Noted behaviorist of the early 20th century.
- This bureau was created in the days following World War I to assist veterans with medical care.
- Conference that set about to limit international armaments to prevent another world war.
- Louisiana Senator who wanted wealth redistribution during the Great Depression via his "Share Our Wealth" program.
- 1st President of the CIO.
- New Deal plan that granted pensions to senior citizens.
- Treaty that sought to outlaw war.
- A proposed law that is referred to the voters who can pass or defeat the law.
- First African-American to attain a Ph.D from Harvard; also one of original founders of the NAACP.
- Nickname given to American soldiers during World War I.
- A 1929 agreement that aimed to resolve Germany's World War I reparations.
- Progressive congressman, senator, and eventually governor of Wisconsin.
- This legion was formed after World War I as a patriotic veterans organization.
- First commercial radio network.
30 Clues: 1st President of the CIO. • The "A" in the ABC Powers. • First commercial radio network. • Treaty that sought to outlaw war. • Noted behaviorist of the early 20th century. • First female to serve in a presidential cabinet. • POTUS during the majority of the Great Depression. • Most notorious scandal of the Harding administration. • ...
American imperialism 2013-01-28
Across
- : Boxers were lightly armed with these
- : Takes 10 hours to travel 50 miles
- :Speak softly and
- : to grow
- : Hawaii, Alaska, Arizona, Guam, Philippians, Cuba, Puerto Rico
- : Fought for Freedom on an small island
- CAUSES WAR!
- : The Spanish American War was called a ________ ________ ________
- Yellow Journalism gets its name from this
- Protect Americas with Weapons
- : Panama Canal allowed for faster ______ and _______
- one people/country ruling or controlling another people/country
- : Wanted to connect the this ocean to this ocean (ABC order)
- All should have equal rights in China
- 1 of 3 territories America gained
- : Owned the New York Journal
- Theodore Roosevelt was one. Wanted political and social change.
- Forced McKinley's hand
- : a monopoly shared around others
- : Half Way between U.S. and Japan
- Theodore Roosevelt was a solider
- Reason America would expand
- : narrow strip of land surrounded by water
- :Training, prayer, and martial arts would give Boxers this power
- Hidden
- Main : Explodes!
- Uprising against Spain occurred here, but no fighting
Down
- : 2 ports
- Reason #2 for Spanish American War. Survival of the best society
- : Owned the World.
- : Purchased from Russia
- Nationalism means to have _____ and _______ for your country
- : to follow a previous statement
- : Stay Away!!
- : Start a Revolution - Take over!
- believed they had this
- : Strategies to safeguard your country while looking out for yourself
- : Overthrown by Planters
- Blamed for everything
- : traders discovered this grew well in Hawaii and Cuba
- : Created by two newspaper men
- Pacific Theater of War
- : 10th Calvary and Rough Riders captured this hill
- NO war!
- : Person who takes ships over
- Reason for Spanish American War and U.S. expansion
- Yellow Journalism
- : Water Elevators
48 Clues: Hidden • NO war! • : 2 ports • : to grow • CAUSES WAR! • : Stay Away!! • Main : Explodes! • :Speak softly and • Yellow Journalism • : Water Elevators • : Owned the World. • Blamed for everything • believed they had this • Pacific Theater of War • Forced McKinley's hand • : Purchased from Russia • : Overthrown by Planters • Reason America would expand • : Owned the New York Journal • ...
13 2024-08-27
Across
- High school chaos
- Rurouni Kenshin
- Vash the Stampede
- War in space
- Racing action
- Master thief
- Classical music
- Bike gangs
- Space war
- Post-apocalypse
- Troubled students "Great Teacher ..."
- Paranormal cases
- Boxing tale
Down
- Drilling to the heavens
- Music and mecha
- Fantasy epic
- Gothic horror
- Undead hitman
- Spirit world
- Feudal action
- Retrieval experts
- Apocalyptic mecha
- Mecha drama
- Mecha surfing
- Fantasy world
25 Clues: Space war • Bike gangs • Mecha drama • Boxing tale • Fantasy epic • War in space • Spirit world • Master thief • Gothic horror • Undead hitman • Racing action • Feudal action • Mecha surfing • Fantasy world • Music and mecha • Rurouni Kenshin • Classical music • Post-apocalypse • Paranormal cases • High school chaos • Vash the Stampede • Retrieval experts • Apocalyptic mecha • Drilling to the heavens • ...
World War One and Beyond 2018-11-19
Across
- The alliance between Russia, Britain, and France
- When two or more nations stand together.
- The word for someone who refuses to participate in war activities.
- Posters, Speeches and visual sources that attempt to persuade people into feeling a certain way.
- The full name of a very important assassin during World War One
- When a person is forced to enlist
- The official title for a German Emperor
- A source from the time period
Down
- the committee put into effect after the end of World War One
- Another known title for World War One
- the organisation involved in the assassination of Franz Ferdinand
- We have an annual day to honour Australian service men and women
- the name for the area that is now known as Austria and Hungary
- The region of South Eastern Europe, including countries such as Serbia and Bulgaria.
- an ideology that refers to the belief in a national identity and service.
- The name of the palace where the treaty to conclude World War One was signed.
- shortening of the Serbian people
17 Clues: A source from the time period • shortening of the Serbian people • When a person is forced to enlist • Another known title for World War One • The official title for a German Emperor • When two or more nations stand together. • The alliance between Russia, Britain, and France • the committee put into effect after the end of World War One • ...
World Leaders & Revolutions Challenge 2023-10-10
Across
- - Founder of modern Turkey
- - Key figure in the French Revolution
- gorbachev - Soviet leader during the end of the Cold War
- - Leader of the Russian October Revolution
- - Yugoslav statesman and leader
- - British Prime Minister during World War II
- - American President during the Civil War
- gaulle - French statesman and military leader
- castro - Cuban revolutionary and communist leader
- chi minh - Vietnamese communist revolutionary
- - Founding father of the People's Republic of China
Down
- mussolini - Italian fascist dictator
- - Indian independence activist
- - First President of the United States
- - Co-author of "The Communist Manifesto"
- - French military leader and emperor
- - Soviet leader during World War II
- mandela - South African anti-apartheid revolutionary
- guevara - Argentine revolutionary and guerrilla leader
- - Cuban revolutionary and communist leader
20 Clues: - Founder of modern Turkey • - Indian independence activist • - Yugoslav statesman and leader • - Soviet leader during World War II • mussolini - Italian fascist dictator • - French military leader and emperor • - Key figure in the French Revolution • - First President of the United States • - Co-author of "The Communist Manifesto" • - American President during the Civil War • ...
World War 1 2021-02-01
Across
- Used mainly by the Germans, their unrestricted use brought the U.S into the war
- British nurse who was shot by the Germans for being a Spy
- A massive blimp-like vehicle that the Germans used to bomb British cities
- The payment for war damages
- The U.S president at the time, made a 14 point plan for peace
- The British had the most casualties in their history in this battle
- A British ship carrying rich Americans, It was sunk by German U-boats
- A weapon that was used to drive people out of trenches, it is no longer legal to use
- The stance that a country would take if they did not want to be involved in the war
- Information that can be misleading, it's supposed to get support for the war
- Fancy word for peace, it happened on the 11th day of November at 11:11
- New weapons of war invented, they were only ever useful as shields for advancing soldiers
Down
- One of the causes of the war, Archduke Franz Ferdinand was killed in Serbia
- A type of combat first used in ww1, it often led to long stalemates
- The alliance that consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottomans
- A cause of the war, when a nation builds up its army to create a large standing army
- The place that the signing of the treaty took place, a palace in France
- The last name of the person that killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand
- When a country moves its army in preparation for war
- The alliance that consisted of Britain, France, Russia, and later the U.S
20 Clues: The payment for war damages • When a country moves its army in preparation for war • British nurse who was shot by the Germans for being a Spy • The U.S president at the time, made a 14 point plan for peace • The last name of the person that killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand • A type of combat first used in ww1, it often led to long stalemates • ...
World War 1 2020-12-10
Across
- Weapons that are typically thrown by hand that causes explosions
- Recruiting for the war through illustrations
- Declared war on Serbia on July 28
- U.S. Woodrow Wilson, France Georges Clemenceau, Britian David Lloyd George, Italy Vittorio Orlando
- Supported Austria
- What were Red Baron and Eddie Rickenbacker?
- Used to cut down soldiers out of trenches
- The Central Powers
- Rejected treaty
- German strength
- Defended Serbia
- Designed to break the deadlock of trench warfare
- The Great War
- became increasingly utilized for bombing, dog fights, and strafing runs
- Torpedoed many ships
- Declared war on Germany on April 2, 1917
- Originally used for bombing
- Deep ditches used to defend positions
- Which front did France have?
- Intensified rivalries between nations
- Attacked by Germany across the Atlantic
- Had trenches that stretched 400-500 miles
- Used to protect soldiers from poison gas
Down
- Poison gas used to attack the respiratory system
- German policy to attack anyone without warning
- Treaty negotiated with Germany
- Which front did Russia have?
- Launched burning fuel
- Formed as a result of the Treaty of Versailles
- Increased tension over territories and boundaries
- Treaties to defend one another in the event of war (balance of powers)
- Poison gas used to make blisters externally and internally
- Note from German foreign secretary to Mexico
- Where tanks were introduced
- Assassinated by a Serb June 28, 1914
- Chlorine gas first used to choke victims
- The Allied Powers
- How many rounds can a machine gun do?
- Supported Russia
- A ship that sunk in 1915 that killed 1,198 people including 128 Americans
- Massive arms buildup in the late 1800s/early 1900s in Europe
41 Clues: The Great War • Rejected treaty • German strength • Defended Serbia • Supported Russia • Supported Austria • The Allied Powers • The Central Powers • Torpedoed many ships • Launched burning fuel • Where tanks were introduced • Originally used for bombing • Which front did Russia have? • Which front did France have? • Treaty negotiated with Germany • Declared war on Serbia on July 28 • ...
World War 1 2020-12-10
Across
- Weapons that are typically thrown by hand that causes explosions
- Recruiting for the war through illustrations
- Declared war on Serbia on July 28
- U.S. Woodrow Wilson, France Georges Clemenceau, Britian David Lloyd George, Italy Vittorio Orlando
- Supported Austria
- What were Red Baron and Eddie Rickenbacker?
- Used to cut down soldiers out of trenches
- The Central Powers
- Rejected treaty
- German strength
- Defended Serbia
- Designed to break the deadlock of trench warfare
- The Great War
- became increasingly utilized for bombing, dog fights, and strafing runs
- Torpedoed many ships
- Declared war on Germany on April 2, 1917
- Originally used for bombing
- Deep ditches used to defend positions
- Which front did France have?
- Intensified rivalries between nations
- Attacked by Germany across the Atlantic
- Had trenches that stretched 400-500 miles
- Used to protect soldiers from poison gas
Down
- Poison gas used to attack the respiratory system
- German policy to attack anyone without warning
- Treaty negotiated with Germany
- Which front did Russia have?
- Launched burning fuel
- Formed as a result of the Treaty of Versailles
- Increased tension over territories and boundaries
- Treaties to defend one another in the event of war (balance of powers)
- Poison gas used to make blisters externally and internally
- Note from German foreign secretary to Mexico
- Where tanks were introduced
- Assassinated by a Serb June 28, 1914
- Chlorine gas first used to choke victims
- The Allied Powers
- How many rounds can a machine gun do?
- Supported Russia
- A ship that sunk in 1915 that killed 1,198 people including 128 Americans
- Massive arms buildup in the late 1800s/early 1900s in Europe
41 Clues: The Great War • Rejected treaty • German strength • Defended Serbia • Supported Russia • Supported Austria • The Allied Powers • The Central Powers • Torpedoed many ships • Launched burning fuel • Where tanks were introduced • Originally used for bombing • Which front did Russia have? • Which front did France have? • Treaty negotiated with Germany • Declared war on Serbia on July 28 • ...
World War One 2020-11-02
Across
- Because of trench warfare neither side could win, this is called a ________________.
- His assassination was the spark that set off the war
- He was US president during WWI
- The nickname of WWI's deadliest pilot. AKA Manfred Von Richthoven
- The treaty that ended WWI, which the US never signed.
- The number one song in the US in 1918.
- The country blamed and punished for the war.
- The deadliest weapon of WWI
- The number of ideas or points in Wilson's peace plan.
- The use of this weapon by the Germans brought the US into the war.
- The number of Black pilots in WWI.
- This group led the revolution in Russia which led to a communist government,\.
Down
- This secret message asking Mexico to attack the US made the US declare war on Germany.
- This epidemic caused more deaths than the war.
- A revolution led by this man led to Russia pulling out of the war.
- These caused a war between two countries to involve many more and become a world war.
- Extreme pride in your country.
- A terrible post traumatic illness from being fired at by artillery that causes uncontrollable shaking.
- America's greatest WW I hero.
- Using words, images, or music in a one sided way to sway emotions and opinion.
- What the war was called back then.
- An International organization formed after WWI for the purpose of preventing wars.
- The country in Europe where most of the trench warfare took place. The Western Front.
- Arizona's greatest WW I hero
- Building up armies and wearing a lot of uniforms.
- This weapon was banned for use after WWI
26 Clues: The deadliest weapon of WWI • Arizona's greatest WW I hero • America's greatest WW I hero. • He was US president during WWI • Extreme pride in your country. • What the war was called back then. • The number of Black pilots in WWI. • The number one song in the US in 1918. • This weapon was banned for use after WWI • The country blamed and punished for the war. • ...
World WAR I 2020-03-03
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- System countries join forces or worked together to achieve a certain goal.
- gas a colorless oily liquid whose vapor is a powerful irritant and vesicant, used in chemical weapons.
- man's land Territory between enemy trenches. It was very dangerous.
- Powers consist of Austria-Hungary, Germany, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire.
- a country determines its own statehood and forms its own allegiances and government.
- Payment for war damages
- of Versailles Agreement to end World War I
- of World War 1 France, Russia, Britain,Germany Ottoman Empire
- Wilson 28th President of the United States that led the United States in World War I
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- Lenin Staged a revolution and took over Russia
- Love of Country
- Service Law allowing the President to draft men into military
- Points Outline of postwar peace settlement
- warfare type of combat in which opposing troops fight from trenches facing each other.
- J. Pershing Head of the American Expeditionary Forces
- Powers Britain, France, Russia, Italy and the United States.
- head of State Archduke Franz-Ferdinand
- a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
- US infantryman, especially one in World War I.
- a group of ships or vehicles traveling together, typically accompanied by armed troops, warships, or other vehicles for protection.
20 Clues: Love of Country • Payment for war damages • head of State Archduke Franz-Ferdinand • Points Outline of postwar peace settlement • of Versailles Agreement to end World War I • US infantryman, especially one in World War I. • Lenin Staged a revolution and took over Russia • J. Pershing Head of the American Expeditionary Forces • ...
World War 1 2021-05-31
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- president of France during WWI
- Town in northeastern France on the Meuse River
- assassinates the archduke of Austria
- First battle to see the modern tank
- River in northern France
- top French commander during WWI
- the Truce between German and French troops in 1914
- Village in northeastern Poland
- Part of the triple Entente
- Brisith ship that was torpedoed by the Germans
- Russian revolutionaries who made peace with Germany
- The German plan to outflank French forces
- Kind of Germany During WWI
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- Location of the assassination of the archduke
- leader of Great Britain during WWI
- British passenger ship that was torpedoed
- Germany and Russia sign a treaty to end war
- A town in northern France site of signing of armistices
- Gas filled airships
- were used for gas attacks
- Part of the triple Alliance
- French palace where people met to sign treaties
- French ship that was torpedoed by a German submarine
- British King during WW1
- US president during WW1
- River in northeastern France
26 Clues: Gas filled airships • British King during WW1 • US president during WW1 • River in northern France • were used for gas attacks • Part of the triple Entente • Kind of Germany During WWI • Part of the triple Alliance • River in northeastern France • president of France during WWI • Village in northeastern Poland • top French commander during WWI • leader of Great Britain during WWI • ...
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 2021-11-09
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- Submarine; Germanys were the largest and most advanced
- Austria-Hungary makes demands on Serbia for retribution
- A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
- Massive arms buildup late 1800s/early 1900s in Europe
- Leader of Turkey during WW1
- Britain, France Russia, USA
- Originally used for bombing; blimp
- Leader of US during WW1
- Slow and hard to maneuver, first were tough and could cause heavy damage.
- Gas attacked lungs
- Air aces, Eddie Rickenbacker
- Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey
- Treaties to defend one another in event of war- “Balance of power”
- Austria declares war on Serbia
- Air to ground combat
- Originally used for recon, later used as weapons
- Weapon that sprays burning fuels, used in trenches
- Deep ditches to defend their positions; stretched 400-500 miles; cold, wet, and dirty
- “The Great War” or “War to End All Wars”
- Leader of Britain during WW1
- Used to protect face against poison gas in WW1
- Gas that blistered inside and out
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- Won WW1
- Used in trenches and airplanes; greatly improved during WW1, cooling was an issue though
- Leader of Germany during WW1
- Leader of France during WW1
- Leader of Russia during WW1
- Changed the way war was fought
- These children were born with slightly yellow skin because their mothers exposure to dangerous chemicals in factories during WW1
- Leader of Austria-Hungary during WW1
- Belief that your own country is better than all others.
- Also gas that attacked lungs
- Germany declares war on Serbia
- Small bomb thrown by hand
- Archduke of Austro-Hungarian Empire, assassinated June 28, 1914
- Used to propel bombs in enemy trenches; first gunpowder weapon, could hit targets out of sight or protected by terrain or defences
- U.S. enters the war
- International war where all of a country's resources are used to destroy another country
- 12 million of these were sent to the frontline every week
- Air to Air combat
40 Clues: Won WW1 • Air to Air combat • Gas attacked lungs • U.S. enters the war • Air to ground combat • Leader of US during WW1 • Small bomb thrown by hand • Leader of France during WW1 • Leader of Russia during WW1 • Leader of Turkey during WW1 • Britain, France Russia, USA • Leader of Germany during WW1 • Air aces, Eddie Rickenbacker • Also gas that attacked lungs • Leader of Britain during WW1 • ...
World War I 2021-12-09
Across
- Plane with two sets of wings.
- Ability of a country to prepare their army for war.
- Anything used to help war effort.
- Kills needed to become an ace.
- German promise to stop unrestricted submarine warfare.
- The German ace’s kill score.
- The assassin who helped start the war.
- Building up and having a large army.
- Provides lit for planes.
- Two planes trying to kill each other in the air.
- How many years did the war last?
- The Germans had the _________ plan.
- British passenger ship sunk by German U-boats.
- What country did the assassination take place in?
- When did the war end?
- Plane with three sets of wings.
- Provides thrust for planes.
- News that makes your country look good and your enemy’s bad.
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- A gas that destroyed the lungs capability to breathe in oxygen.
- A giant cannon the Germans had.
- Countries would form systems of _________.
- Plane with one set of wings.
- The highest scoring German ace.
- The process of trying to take over other countries to gain an empire.
- Germany went through this country to get to France.
- This army would be one of the last to mobilize.
- War between France, Britain and Germany quickly developed into ______ _______.
- The feeling that your country is better than other countries.
- This country was in the mountains, so the Germans couldn’t travel through them.
- This man was assassinated and led to the start of the war.
- A yellow colored gas that chemically burns the skin.
- German Submarines.
- What was his title?
- The British nickname for the Germans.
- When did the war start?
- German blimps.
- The Germans had a problem because they were stuck in the ______.
- Tanks on the back with flammable liquid.
- The space between trenches was called this.
- The nickname for the highest scoring German ace.
40 Clues: German blimps. • German Submarines. • What was his title? • When did the war end? • When did the war start? • Provides lit for planes. • Provides thrust for planes. • Plane with one set of wings. • The German ace’s kill score. • Plane with two sets of wings. • Kills needed to become an ace. • A giant cannon the Germans had. • The highest scoring German ace. • ...
World War ll 2022-02-25
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- Allied landings on the beaches of Normandy.
- Laid out President Wilson’s plan for the world after World War I.
- American, French, British and Russian forces invade Germany.
- Battle where the US destroyed several Japanese aircraft carriers.
- Genocide of the Jewish people.
- Fear of communism.
- Heavy bombings in British cities.
- of Britain To prevent German invasion of Britain.
- where thousands of Jews where killed.
- Surprise attack by the Japanese Navy upon the United States.
- Suicide pilots.
- Dictator of germany.
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- Person who sells illegal goods.
- Hitler’s last attack on American and allied forces.
- 1st African American Navy cross.
- Camps for the japanese during ww2
- The strategy of capturing some islands and going around others.
- Illegal bar to purchase alcohol.
- President during the great depression.
- The USA, British Empire and their helpers.
20 Clues: Suicide pilots. • Fear of communism. • Dictator of germany. • Genocide of the Jewish people. • Person who sells illegal goods. • 1st African American Navy cross. • Illegal bar to purchase alcohol. • Camps for the japanese during ww2 • Heavy bombings in British cities. • where thousands of Jews where killed. • President during the great depression. • ...
World War ll 2022-02-25
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- Camps for the japanese during ww2
- The USA, British Empire and their helpers.
- 1st African American Navy cross.
- Fear of communism.
- Illegal bar to purchase alcohol.
- Dictator of germany.
- President during the great depression.
- The strategy of capturing some islands and going around others.
- Surprise attack by the Japanese Navy upon the United States.
- Battle where the US destroyed several Japanese aircraft carriers.
- where thousands of Jews where killed.
- To prevent German invasion of Britain.
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- Hitler’s last attack on American and allied forces.
- Suicide pilots.
- Laid out President Wilson’s plan for the world after World War I.
- Person who sells illegal goods.
- American, French, British and Russian forces invade Germany.
- Genocide of the Jewish people.
- Allied landings on the beaches of Normandy.
- Heavy bombings in British cities.
20 Clues: Suicide pilots. • Fear of communism. • Dictator of germany. • Genocide of the Jewish people. • Person who sells illegal goods. • 1st African American Navy cross. • Illegal bar to purchase alcohol. • Camps for the japanese during ww2 • Heavy bombings in British cities. • President during the great depression. • where thousands of Jews where killed. • ...
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 I 2021-06-03
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- The cease fire which occurred between German&French troops in the Western trench was known as the…Truce of 1914
- This was an attempt by Germany to bring Mexico into the war
- The president of France during WWI
- This sparked the invention of plastic surgery
- American President during WW1
- The name for the powers who fought against the Central Powers
- This country was a member of the Triple Alliance
- These were developed in WW1 to supply blood
- The type of warfare resulted in the use of masks by foot soldiers
- Leader of Italy during WW1
- This is the 6th deadliest conflict in world history
- He was the British general of British troops in France during WW1
- This person assassinated the Archduke Francis Ferdinand
- What did female tanks have that male tanks didn't
- What did male tanks have that female tanks didn't
- This country was one of the members of the Triple Entente
- The top German commander during WW1 who was inspirational at the Battle of Tannenberg
- This ended the war between Russia and the Central Powers
- This was the longest battle of WWI
- This battle witnessed the first use of the modern tank
- The name given to Great Britain's navy
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- This man's death set off a chain reaction which ultimately led to the outbreak of WW1
- This battle was the first use of chemical weapons
- The approximate amount of civilian and soldier casualties in WW1
- These were used to drop bombs on the enemy as well as find out the enemy's position
- The age of the youngest British soldier during WW1
- He was the commander of the American troops in Europe during WW1
- The number of empires that collapsed after WW1
- This man was the most successful fighter of WW; known as Red Baron
- The sinking of this ship by Germany brought the US closer to entering WWI
- This man was NOT one of the leaders who were known collectively as the "Big Four" at the Peace Meeting following 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 country was the first to introduce daylight saving time to save energy during WW1
- He was the top French commander during WW1
- This was the only major naval engagement of WW1
- The Battle of…was the last "open" battle of the Western Front
- He was the political leader of France during WW1 but not president
- This is what the German fleet of ships was known as
- This man was Austria's foreign minister and was known to be a war hawk
- This involved digging, barbed wire, and "no mans land"
- The German plan of totally destroying French forces by outflanking them was called the…plan
- This country was NOT a member of the Triple Entente
- The leader of Great Britain during WW1
- He was the king of Germany during WW1
- He was the German chancellor during WW1; he favored war
- This called for the right of self-determination by countries and also for the formation of the League of Nations
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 I 2021-12-13
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- How many years did the war last?
- German Submarines.
- What was his title?
- Plane with two sets of wings.
- A gas that destroyed the lungs capability to breathe in oxygen.
- Germany went through this country to get to France.
- The feeling that your country is better than other countries.
- needed to become an ace.
- Provides thrust for planes.
- What country did the assasination take place in?
- Provides lit for planes.
- Anything used to help war effort.
- This country was in the mountains, so the Germans couldn’t travel through them.
- The space between trenches was called this.
- The nickname for the highest scoring German ace.
- Plane with one set of wings.
- Two planes trying to kill each other in the air.
- The British nickname for the Germans.
- The process of trying to take over other countries to gain an empire.
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- When did the war start?
- German promise to stop unrestricted submarine warfare.
- This man was assassinated and led to the start of the war.
- The Germans had the _________ plan.
- British passenger ship sunk by German U-boats.
- Countries would form systems of _________.
- The German ace’s kill score.
- Tanks on the back with flammable liquid.
- A giant cannon the Germans had.
- The assassin who helped start the war.
- The Germans had a problem because they were stuck in the ______.
- When did the war end?
- Ability of a country to prepare their army for war.
- Plane with three sets of wings.
- German blimps.
- The highest scoring German ace.
- A yellow colored gas that chemically burns the skin.
- War between France, Britain and Germany quickly developed into ______ _______.
- News that makes your country look good and your enemy’s bad.
- Building up and having a large army.
- This army would be one of the last to mobilize.
40 Clues: German blimps. • German Submarines. • What was his title? • When did the war end? • When did the war start? • needed to become an ace. • Provides lit for planes. • Provides thrust for planes. • The German ace’s kill score. • Plane with one set of wings. • Plane with two sets of wings. • A giant cannon the Germans had. • Plane with three sets of wings. • The highest scoring German ace. • ...
World War One 2021-12-13
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- czar of Russia at the time
- the belief a country should have a strong military
- president at the time
- the treaty that messed up Germany
- area between trenches
- queen of england at the time
- german name for a blimp
- creating and empire with power
- France, Russia, U.K.
- Germany's idea to to win the war
- note asking to form an alliance with against U.S.
- makes you country look good
- killer of the Archduke
- german submarine
- where Franz Ferdinand was shot
- plane with 2 sets of wings
- Franz Ferdinand's title
- gas meant to destroy your lungs
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- planes fighting in the air
- first name of the red baron
- staying out of foreign affairs
- the country germany goes through to get to France
- plane with 3 sets of wings
- ability to get their country ready for war
- thinking your nation is the best
- communists
- last name of the highest amaerican scoring ace
- Germany, Austria/Hungary, and Ottoman Turks
- awarded the medal of honor
- yellow in color dangerous to the skin
- this country never joined the league of nations
- american passenger ship sunk by germans
- highest scoring ace
- giant german canon
- plane with one set of wings
- big machine with a mounted gun on tractor treads
- a gun that can shoot many round very fast
- american soldiers
- title of the leader of Germany
- month the war ended
40 Clues: communists • german submarine • american soldiers • giant german canon • highest scoring ace • month the war ended • France, Russia, U.K. • president at the time • area between trenches • killer of the Archduke • german name for a blimp • Franz Ferdinand's title • planes fighting in the air • czar of Russia at the time • plane with 3 sets of wings • awarded the medal of honor • ...
World War 1 2017-02-07
Across
- like todays flash bang was used disorient people with a bright light
- the first battle where the tank was used
- a metal wire invented in WW1 was placed all throughout No Man’s Land
- nations would enter into military alliances that would require their allies to enter into war on their side if attacked
- assassinated archduke of Austria-Hungary in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914
- a big ditch which was the last stop before men went into battle
- invented by the British before WW1, needed to be thrown
- the area between opposing sides trenches
- a love and devotion to the interest and culture of one’s nation
- large blimps that dropped multiple bombs
- used to disorient people by burning their eyes
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- the development of armed forces and their use as a tool of diplomacy
- a yellow-brown gas that killed 181,000 (1%) of Britain’s army
- commonly used in pools but in concentrated gas form can kill
- the inventors of the tank in WW1
- an alliance that included Italy, Germany, and Austria-Hungary
- an alliance that included Britain, France, and Russia
- a policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political, and/or military rule over a weaker territory
- invented by the Germans included a long telescope
- is when two planes fought each other
20 Clues: the inventors of the tank in WW1 • is when two planes fought each other • the first battle where the tank was used • the area between opposing sides trenches • large blimps that dropped multiple bombs • used to disorient people by burning their eyes • invented by the Germans included a long telescope • an alliance that included Britain, France, and Russia • ...
World War 1 2017-03-12
Across
- A bomb thrown by hand or launched mechanically
- A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force
- A secret agreement between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
- The process of assembling troops and supplies for war
- The government controlled the banks and most industries under Communist control
- Councils composed of representatives from the workers and soldiers
- The name given to the line of trenches which stretched from the english channel across the battlefields of France and Belgium during WW1
- A ship that was sunk in World War 1 by German U-boats
- Large-caliber guns used in warfare on land
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- Strip of land between the trenches of opposing armies along the western front during WW1
- World War 1 military strategy of defending a position by fighting from the protection of deep ditches
- The murder of a monarch
- systems directed by government agencies
- A military draft
- One who loves and defends his or her country
- A rapid firing weapon
- Ideas spread to influence public opinion for or against a cause
- A war that is unrestricted in terms of the weapons used, the territory or combatants involved, or the objectives pursued
- German submarines
- A law that requires people of a certain age to enlist in the military
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 • ...
world war 1 2017-03-12
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- bonds U.S bonds sold during WW1 to raise money for loans to the Allies.
- teams of troops,ships,or equipment.
- The heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary.
- 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.
- Alliance:A union or association between three powers or states.
- patrioticfeeling, principles, or efforts.
- Strip of land between the trenches of opposing armies along the western front during WW1.
- the U.S had less than 100 of them in WW1.
- System:A formal agreement between two or more nations or powers to cooperate and come to anothers defense.
- German Submarines.
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- a policy of extending a countrys power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
- guns A rapid firing weapon.
- the gathering of resources and preparation for war.
- information given to show something or someone in a based way.
- helmets a covering for a soldiers head.
- nickname for American troops in europe.
- During WW1 Woodrow Wilson.
- Powers:World War 1 alliance led by Austria-Hungary and Germany and later joined by Bulgaria and the Ottoman empire.
- Warfare:World War 1 military strategy of defending a position by fighting form the protection of deep ditches.
- a ship that was sink in World War 1 by German U-boats.
- war 1 a military conflict centered on Europe that began in the summer of 1914. The fighting ended in late 1918.
21 Clues: German Submarines. • During WW1 Woodrow Wilson. • teams of troops,ships,or equipment. • guns A rapid firing weapon. • nickname for American troops in europe. • patrioticfeeling, principles, or efforts. • the U.S had less than 100 of them in WW1. • The heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary. • helmets a covering for a soldiers head. • ...
WORLD WAR ONE 2017-04-05
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- Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
- Australia's first major battle
- the military forces are given a high profile by the government
- a woman who campaigns the right to vote
- two or more nations, colonies and ethnicities who are under the political and economic control of a single, powerful nation
- what WWI was called at the time it was going on
- the front line of defence
- government policy that requires citizens to perform compulsory military service
- formal agreement between two or more nations
- where both sides cannot advance
- a country, region or territory that is invaded by another country and absorbed into its empire
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- large transportable guns
- an agreement between two or more countries to give each other help if it is needed
- the archduke that was asassinated
- the main area of fighting in WWI
- When a country takes over new lands and makes them subject to their rule
- being a strong supporter of the rights and interests of ones' country
- being enrolled in the army service
- a political system where some power is vested in a monarch
- the place where the soldiers spent most of their time in Gallipoli
20 Clues: large transportable guns • the front line of defence • Australia's first major battle • where both sides cannot advance • the main area of fighting in WWI • the archduke that was asassinated • being enrolled in the army service • Australian and New Zealand Army Corps • a woman who campaigns the right to vote • formal agreement between two or more nations • ...
World War I 2017-04-05
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- Enthusiastic supporter of the nation's rights
- An army is multiple of these
- Murder an important person
- Line of dugouts
- Big projectile launchers with shells
- Heir to leader of Austria-Hungary
- Forced to go to war
- Great Britain, Russia and France
- Cause of moon craters from big guns
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- Preparing soldiers to fight
- Foremost line an army has reached
- Taking other lands for resources
- Peninsula of Turkey in Europe
- Acronym of partition heading to Gallipoli
- Multiple votes on constitution
- Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy
- Putting priority on one's army
- Site of salient in Flanders Field
- Sign up
- Water containers or guns on wheels
20 Clues: Sign up • Line of dugouts • Forced to go to war • Murder an important person • Preparing soldiers to fight • An army is multiple of these • Peninsula of Turkey in Europe • Multiple votes on constitution • Putting priority on one's army • Taking other lands for resources • Great Britain, Russia and France • Foremost line an army has reached • Site of salient in Flanders Field • ...
