world war 2 Crossword Puzzles

World War I 2022-01-23

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battlefield along the German-Russian border
German pledge to warn before ship attack
lines of deep trenches defending soldiers
Wilson's peace organization post WWI
American troops in Europe; led by John J. Pershing
its sinking factored in US entering WWI
helped workers and management
line of trenches - Switzerland to North Sea
1919 treaty that ending WWI
Britain, France, & their allies
govt agency; rally Americans in joining war efforts
submarines used by Germans; attack Allied ships
Germany & its allies
payment for damages after a war
two acts limiting anti-war speech

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secret German-Mexican alliance against US
his assassination sparked WWI
managed fuel on the homefront
ideas spread to influence public opinion
merchant ship escort tactic
neither side can win a decisive victory
he kept US out of League of Nations
a truce/agreement to end an armed conflict
An agreement to work together
prepare the military for war
the aggressive strengthening of armed forces
pride and loyalty to one's nation/culture
pandemic in 1918 killing approx. 30 million people
oversaw the production and distribution of goods
Bolshevik group; overthrew Russian empire
men 21-30 required register draft
govnt raised taxes, loaned money to allies
building an empire dominating
US president during WWI

34 Clues: Germany & its allies • US president during WWI • merchant ship escort tactic • 1919 treaty that ending WWI • prepare the military for war • his assassination sparked WWI • managed fuel on the homefront • An agreement to work together • helped workers and management • building an empire dominating • Britain, France, & their allies • payment for damages after a war • ...

World War I 2021-10-18

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Wilson's political party
Americans loaning money to the government
Germany's most powerful weapon
Allied vs._____ Powers
new Scandinavian country after WWI
wrote The 14 Points
average depth of trenches (in feet)
an agreement to stop fighting
rejected the League of Nations
month the U.S. officially entered WWI
assassinated Archduke Ferdinand
home port of the Lusitania
body of water that was declared part of War Zone
feeling intense pride for your own country
city where the Archduke was assassinated
inexperienced American soldiers

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country with the highest number of casualties
carried diseases in the trenches
location of peace conference
space between enemy trenches
most effective weapon used in the trenches
German Foreign Policy Advisor
name of the Archduke's wife
age required to register for the draft
weapon used primarily by officers
spying on the government
strong countries taking over weak ones
government of the Soviet Union
location of the Battle of the Argonne Forest
British passenger liner
country that owned the Sussex
group of ships traveling together
number of years WWI lasted

33 Clues: wrote The 14 Points • Allied vs._____ Powers • British passenger liner • Wilson's political party • spying on the government • home port of the Lusitania • number of years WWI lasted • name of the Archduke's wife • location of peace conference • space between enemy trenches • German Foreign Policy Advisor • an agreement to stop fighting • country that owned the Sussex • ...

World War II 2022-05-08

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What was Great britains air fore called?
This is where D-day was.
What caused the U.S. the enter WWII?
The _________ included Japan,Germany,Italy, etc.
Who was the president of the U.S. during WWII?
Who won Operation Barbarossa?
This battle was in July-September 1940.
This was a massive aerial battle in Germany.
What was the turning point of WWII?

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Who won the battle of Leyte?
Who decided to drop the first atomic bomb?
This caused many Jews and innocent people to die and was also led by Adolf Hitler.
Who was the leader of the USSR?
The largest sea invasion?
The ___________ included the U.S., France, Britain, etc.
Who was the dictator of Japan?
Where was the first atomic bomb dropped?
Who was the leader of Great Britain during WWII?
What started WWII?
What was the Germans air force called?

20 Clues: What started WWII? • This is where D-day was. • The largest sea invasion? • Who won the battle of Leyte? • Who won Operation Barbarossa? • Who was the dictator of Japan? • Who was the leader of the USSR? • What was the turning point of WWII? • What caused the U.S. the enter WWII? • What was the Germans air force called? • This battle was in July-September 1940. • ...

World War 1 2022-05-09

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a congress for an international organization
leader of Germany during WWI
agreement to stop fighting in the war
were used for air transportation and could store weaponry
Germany's plan to invade France, then Russia
is an extreme form of patriotism
Russia fought on which front
Germany, Italy, Austria- Hungary
is the act of reducing weapons arsenals to a minimal level
France, Belgium, and Britain fought on which front
the right of a nation to be free from external control
leader of the US during WWI

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taking colonies and expanding your empire
outlawed after WWI for being too cruel
building a country's army to the point where it's undefeatable
to assemble and make ready for war duty
were able to go over all terrain
refusal to take part in a war between other nations
payments made to compensate for money spent fighting a war
when no side can make advancements
Woodrow Wilson's plan for the world
the area between the trenches
agreements between countries to protect each other
what country did Germany send the Zimmerman telegram to
where the Paris Peace Conference was held
made firing bullets faster and easier

26 Clues: leader of the US during WWI • leader of Germany during WWI • Russia fought on which front • the area between the trenches • were able to go over all terrain • is an extreme form of patriotism • Germany, Italy, Austria- Hungary • when no side can make advancements • Woodrow Wilson's plan for the world • agreement to stop fighting in the war • ...

World War 1 2022-05-03

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blisters internally and externally
treaty with germany signed june 28,1919
neither side makes progress
country should maintain strong army
organized spreading of often false ideas
small bomb that can be launched
used to combat trenches
introduced in ww1 at Battle of Somme
Battle for Belleau Wood year ____.
Austria-Hungary heir (killed)
Battle of the Somme year ____.
extending country power by diplomacy
Deep ditch used to protect in battle
first aircraft used - spying
could be used in close combat and far away
600-1000 rounds per minute

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pride in ones country
Germany,Austria-Hungary,Turkey
introduced in ww1 first use by Germany
Britain,France,USA,Russia
also known as submarines
result of treaty formed league of_______
Red Baron, Eddie Rickenbacker
the great war or war to end all wars
Battle of Verdun year ____.
Battle of Cambrai year ____.
treaty to defend one another in war
U.s.,France,Britain, Italy

28 Clues: pride in ones country • used to combat trenches • also known as submarines • Britain,France,USA,Russia • U.s.,France,Britain, Italy • 600-1000 rounds per minute • neither side makes progress • Battle of Verdun year ____. • Battle of Cambrai year ____. • first aircraft used - spying • Red Baron, Eddie Rickenbacker • Austria-Hungary heir (killed) • Germany,Austria-Hungary,Turkey • ...

World war ll 2022-05-05

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another name for soldiers
when everything went black so you past out
when the war is over and you won
in the middle of the war where people run to the other side
The fastest shooting weopon and most effective gun
A country that bomb US in war world ll
when you lose to someone
a machine for excavating
leader of natzi party

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two nation joining in the same team
there is a fight going on with couple of country
a temporary sopping of fighting
a military engagement to do something
when you throw a big ball with cannon and it explode
a heavy armored fighting vehicle carrying guns and moving
people cant see you because your blending with the ground
when there is gas you need to use it
a flying thing to move faster in the air
a ditch dug as protection
shooting fire weapon to use in war world ll and l
people that is off the hook

21 Clues: leader of natzi party • when you lose to someone • a machine for excavating • another name for soldiers • a ditch dug as protection • people that is off the hook • a temporary sopping of fighting • when the war is over and you won • two nation joining in the same team • when there is gas you need to use it • a military engagement to do something • ...

World War Two 2022-12-19

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National Socialism
Leader of Soviet Union
Mussolini's army
Hitler's autobiography
President of the United States
Leader of Japan
The battle where Britain successfully defended themselves against Germany
Prime minister of Great Britain
Hitler's army
Limiting of information the public can use
Leader of Germany

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Leader of Italy
Hitler's symbol
Hitler's aerial army
On no one's side
Treaty that blamed all of World War One on Germany
Dictatorship
Brainwashing
Police Police who disguise themselves as locals to listen in on the public
Lightning warfare
a removal of something

21 Clues: Dictatorship • Brainwashing • Hitler's army • Leader of Italy • Hitler's symbol • Leader of Japan • Mussolini's army • On no one's side • Lightning warfare • Leader of Germany • National Socialism • Hitler's aerial army • Leader of Soviet Union • Hitler's autobiography • a removal of something • President of the United States • Prime minister of Great Britain • ...

world war 1 2023-01-09

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extreme scarcity of food
promote interests of a particular nation
destroys escort merchant ships atlantic
creates league of nations without joining
telegram from german ambassador to mexico
wins re-election in 1916
originally a conscientious objector
association formed for mutual benefit

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extending countries power with diplomacy
fighting for mere yards of ground
armed forces use as a tool of diplomacy
wilson's plan for world peace
biased/misleading information to promote
fought against the central powers
sunk by u-boat; 128 americans aboard
seal off a place so nobody leaves/enters
created to settle without war(first word)
war damages
the system that destroys merchant ships
Berlin is the capitol

20 Clues: war damages • Berlin is the capitol • extreme scarcity of food • wins re-election in 1916 • wilson's plan for world peace • fighting for mere yards of ground • fought against the central powers • originally a conscientious objector • sunk by u-boat; 128 americans aboard • association formed for mutual benefit • armed forces use as a tool of diplomacy • ...

World War I 2022-12-15

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US Senator who did not want us to join the League of Nations or sign the Treaty
Fear in the US caused by the Russian Communist Revolution
Used on the homefront to encourage rationing, buying war bonds, and enlistment
Selective Service Act led to this
_________ of Archduke of Austria-Hungary that led to the outbreak of war
Treaty of _______ ended the war
New technology that was originally used for reconnaissance (gathering intelligence on enemy)
Telegram from Germany to Mexico asking them to attack the US, reason for US entry to war
Created to overcome the stalemate, barbed wire, withstand machine guns
Revolution in Russia that turned it Communist

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agreements between countries to help each other if they're attacked
Allied Powers originated with this alliance
Ship that sank and led to US entry to the war
one country exerting control over another for some gain
Central Powers orginated with this Alliance
Another name for German submarines
intense pride in one's nation
Trench warfare led to a ________
Wilson's ________ ______ laid out a plan to end the war and proposed a League of Nations
policy of aggressive military preparedness
acronym for the causes of WWI
The US originally tried to remain neutral because we were __________

22 Clues: intense pride in one's nation • acronym for the causes of WWI • Treaty of _______ ended the war • Trench warfare led to a ________ • Selective Service Act led to this • Another name for German submarines • policy of aggressive military preparedness • Allied Powers originated with this alliance • Central Powers orginated with this Alliance • ...

World War 1 2022-11-30

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A war in which two country must fight in two distinct
This promoted the unification of Slavic peoples of the Balkans.
extending the rule of authority of one country over others
Industrial plants were producing more goods than could be consumed
The policy stating the British navy must be equal or better than any two other navies combined
Germany would support Austria-Hungary no matter what
Troops used up every resource for a victory
France, Russia, and Britain loosely agreed to help each other
two or more countries are in competition to be the best equipped militarily

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Germany Austria-Hungay and Italy agreed to help each other if attacked
Each side tried to wear the other side down in order to outlast them
policy of making military interests dominate government
It offered protection against enemy fire
A narrow strip between trenches
Designed to avoid two-front war
pride for one's country
Fully exposed to enemy fire, going across the narrow strip
a terrorist that supported violent action to achieve its goals
close association of nations for the achievement of common objectives
hand oer your terrorists or face war

20 Clues: pride for one's country • A narrow strip between trenches • Designed to avoid two-front war • hand oer your terrorists or face war • It offered protection against enemy fire • Troops used up every resource for a victory • Germany would support Austria-Hungary no matter what • A war in which two country must fight in two distinct • ...

World War 1 2022-11-29

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Group of vehicles, typically motor vechiles or ships, traveling together for mutual support and protection.
Believing your country is surerior, desire for an independence.
wanted "fair and lasting peace" 28th president 1913-1921
believed the treaty was vague and possibly unconstitutional, wanted changes before agreeing to it.
Taking control of other countries and people, as well as caused conflict between world powers
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and Ottoman Empire, refers to geograhical location.
International diplomatic group developed after WWl to solve disputes between countries
UK registered ocean liner that was torpedoed by an imperial German Navt U-boat.
A payment for war damages
exceptionally deadly-global/pandemic influenza
service act In the US Woodrow Wilson signed into law on May 18, 1917. Requires all men in the US ages 21-30 to register for military services.
Term used to WW1 Soldiers

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Germany sent this telegraph to Mexico, Britain saw and sent it to the US.
A belief of a government that a country should use military methods or forces to gain power
international organization formed to ensure peace among other nations
President Woodrow Wilson promoted this concept. This meant a nation of people with similar political ambitions - can seek its own independent government or state
400+ mile stretch of land weaving through France and Belgium from the swiss border to the North sea
Didn't want US involved in world politics (Leauge of nations)
agreements between countries to help eachother in case of war
Known as "Black Jack" Senior United States Army Officer, served most famously as the commander of American Expeditionary forces on Western Front.

20 Clues: A payment for war damages • Term used to WW1 Soldiers • exceptionally deadly-global/pandemic influenza • wanted "fair and lasting peace" 28th president 1913-1921 • Didn't want US involved in world politics (Leauge of nations) • agreements between countries to help eachother in case of war • Believing your country is surerior, desire for an independence. • ...

World War ll 2022-06-09

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The stage motorized divisions move through the opening and circle back to surround the enemy forces from behind.
The nations pledge to respect Chinas territory and independence.
Making concessions to an aggressor in order to avoid conflict.
Soon to be Britain’s next prime minister.
The stage infantry troops arrive to take care of any remaining areas of resistance.
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 settlement reached in September 1938 in which Britain and France agreed to let Germany annex part of Czechoslovakia.
The stage planes bomb military and civilian targets behind the lines. Paratroopers disrupt communications and slow the movement of enemy reinforcements.
Army led by Hitler.
The stage infantry troops create a smokescreen to hide the forces gathering for a breakthrough.
Attitudes about the superiority or inferiority of certain racial religious, and culture groups have provoked tension, violence, and other conflict throughout history. PoliticalSystems The quest for world prestige and power, a need for natural resources, the desire to conquer enemies, and the wish to unite people of the same ethnic or racial heritage under one rule have all driven nations to create empires.
A policy of limiting a nation's international relations so that it can exist in peace and harmony by itself in the world.
The stage German attackers identify a weak spot in the enemy's defensive line.

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Believed his compromise with the Germans at the Munich conference had secured peace for Europe.
A government that is appointed by and whose actions are controlled by an outside authority.
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.
Nations have sometimes sought to obtain the raw materials and other resources they need for industrial growth by conquering or controlling other regions.
Interaction Advances in technology have increased the destructive effects of war on people and on the regions in which they live.
A government order involving trade with another nation that forbids the buying or selling of something.
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.
a section of a city in which members of a minority group live, especially because of force or social, legal, or economic pressures
Leader of Nazis.
the stage tanks break through the weak spot, spreading panic among troops and civilians.

25 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 I 2023-02-09

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proposed by Wilson but his country didn't join
the act of expanding your empire through force or diplomacy
German airship
British passenger ship sunk by a German U-boat
Alliance of Germany, Austria Hungary, and Italy
payments for damages by the losers to the winners
German submarines
Alliance of Great Britain, France, and Russia
a point in war where neither side is progressing
Leader of Russia at the beginning of WWI
aggressive preparation for war
Wilson's plan for lasting peace
Telegram sent from Germany to Mexico, asking them to invade the US

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mutual agreement between at least two countries
the act of fighting from deep trenches
"Holy man" of Russia that abused his relationship with Alexandria
Military draft
document that ended world war I
loyalty to a nation or ethnic group
Devoting all of a country's resources to war
An agreement to end war
Leader of the US during WWI
Revolutionary that took over Russia and made it Communist
Ideas spread to influence public opinion
Country that was forced to take the blame for WWI under the War Guilt Clause

25 Clues: German airship • Military draft • German submarines • An agreement to end war • Leader of the US during WWI • aggressive preparation for war • document that ended world war I • Wilson's plan for lasting peace • loyalty to a nation or ethnic group • the act of fighting from deep trenches • Leader of Russia at the beginning of WWI • Ideas spread to influence public opinion • ...

World War II 2025-05-26

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Sector in Canada producing weapons and equipment.
Canadian Navy ships that protected convoys in the Battle of the Atlantic.
Law forcing military service that caused political conflict.
1941 battle where Canadian troops defended a British colony and many became prisoners of war.
Technology that helped detect enemy planes.
European country famously liberated by Canadian troops in 1945
June 6, 1944, the Allied invasion of Normandy.
Life in Canada supporting the war from home.
Harsh season Canadian troops faced in Italy.
Money Canadians gave to fund the war effort.
Those who served in the military during WWII.
Communication device used extensively by Canadian troops.
Aircraft produced in Canada for use by Allied forces in Europe and the Pacific.
Media used to boost morale and support the war effort.

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Disastrous 1942 battle in France where Canadian troops lost surprise.
1940 evacuation of Allied soldiers from France.
Symbol worn by Canadian soldiers to identify their nationality.
Limited food supplies during wartime.
Canada’s Prime Minister during most of WWII.
Leader of the Soviet Union, WWII Allied power.
German "lightning war" tactic involving fast, surprise attacks.
The genocide of six million Jews and millions of others by the Nazis.
Many Canadians chose this to join the armed forces.
Government control of information to maintain morale.
Longest WWII military campaign
Canadian military branch expanded greatly during WWII.
Famous Canadian fighter pilot ace.
The battle lines where Canadian soldiers fought
British Prime Minister famous for his speeches and leadership during WWII.
Canadian city known for aircrew training.
Capital of Canada, center of war planning.

31 Clues: Longest WWII military campaign • Famous Canadian fighter pilot ace. • Limited food supplies during wartime. • Canadian city known for aircrew training. • Capital of Canada, center of war planning. • Technology that helped detect enemy planes. • Canada’s Prime Minister during most of WWII. • Life in Canada supporting the war from home. • ...

World War 1 2025-10-29

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famous 1916 battle with massive casualties
process of preparing troops and resources for war
Germany's strategy to avoid a two front war
Belgian town scene of several major battles
used to identify dead soldiers
U.S president who outlined the Fourteen Points
killing that usually triggers war
agreement that ended fighting on November 11, 1918
British ocean liner sunk by a German submarine in 1915
this created stalemate and horrible casualties during ww1

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Woodrow Wilson's peace proposal which leads to wars end
soviet Russian leader during Bolshevik revolution
food supplies distributed to soldiers
secret Serbian Nationalist group
organization formed after the war to promote peace
one of the longest and most gory battles in 1916
German emperor during the war
German telegram that was intercepted by Britain
armored vehicle introduced during ww1
city where Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated

20 Clues: German emperor during the war • used to identify dead soldiers • secret Serbian Nationalist group • killing that usually triggers war • food supplies distributed to soldiers • armored vehicle introduced during ww1 • famous 1916 battle with massive casualties • Germany's strategy to avoid a two front war • Belgian town scene of several major battles • ...

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
Volunteer groups that support soldiers by providing aid and making comfort items
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 Z 2016-05-10

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enforced isolation of patients suffering from s contagious disease in order to prevent the spread of disease
a state of surviving; remaining alive
abnormal condition where the heart is located towards the right side of chest
caused by infection or capable of causing infection
of or relating to the former soviet union
a disaster or cataclysmic world ending event
a legendary bird said to burn its self to death and emerge from the ashes new
the residence of a religious community
care provided to improve a situation
a small crude shelter used as a dwelling

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strong and heat resistant synthetic fiber, often used as a reinforcing material and in bullet resistant vests
a cavalry consisting of two or more troops
the basic structure or features of a system or organization
the quality of being humane
with respect to the military
epidemic over a wide geographical area
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
an acute viral diseas of the nervous system of warm blooded animals
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence
the action of defending from or resisting attack

20 Clues: the quality of being humane • with respect to the military • care provided to improve a situation • a state of surviving; remaining alive • epidemic over a wide geographical area • the residence of a religious community • a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence • a small crude shelter used as a dwelling • of or relating to the former soviet union • ...

WORLD WAR I 2016-07-17

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When countries build up their armed forces for war
Empire who's Archduke was assassinated
When the government forces you into military service
Battle fought by the ANZACS
The pride one has for their country and willing to defend it when the time calls
When countries try to build up an empire by using colonisation or military force
When you go to battle
An alliance between United Kingdom, France and Russia

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The country Britain declared war against
One of the British Empire's allies
Archduke who was assassinated
Empire who Australia fought along side
An alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy
A place where soldiers fight battles
Australian and New Zealand Armed Forces
Where ANZAC's fought
Ballot which voters decide on a political question
A distortion of truth to persuade people to support an action or point of view
a person who goes into battle
When one or more countries promise to defend another during times of war

20 Clues: Where ANZAC's fought • When you go to battle • Battle fought by the ANZACS • Archduke who was assassinated • a person who goes into battle • One of the British Empire's allies • A place where soldiers fight battles • Empire who Australia fought along side • Empire who's Archduke was assassinated • Australian and New Zealand Armed Forces • ...

World War 1 2015-11-18

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First name of the creator of this puzzle
Front that was located between Germany and Russia
Posters or ads used to boost morale or persuade
Warfare that resulted from digging deep ditches for cover
Pact to help one another in a time of need
The ____ Telegram was intercepted and officially made the U.S. join the war
Gun used to fire rapidly at enemy forces
The ____ campaign was an attempt to secure control of the Dardanelles Strait
WW1 was also known as The ____ War
Policy that declared that submarines would fire at any unauthorized ship
Kaiser ___ II ruled Germany in WW1
Buildup of soldiers and war supplies
Known for its Eiffel Tower
Weapon that could burn your lungs or blind you
U.S. president during WW1
Name given to the area located between enemy trenches
The sinking of the ____ angered many U.S. citizens
Left the war early
A Large, solid vehicles used to cross no man's land
Also known as England
The Triple ___ included Britain, France, and Russia

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____ Powers were Germany and Austria-Hungary
The Treaty of ____ officially ended WW1
A ship that could go underwater and attack
Country that started the war beginning with Serbia
Seizing of a country/ territory by a stronger country
____ Powers were Britain, France, Russia, and the U.S.
Entered the war late
Known for their pointy hats
Plan created by the Germans to handle fighting on two fronts
The assassination of Archduke _____ sparked WW1
Term given to a war where countries devote all resources to it
Belief that your nation's needs are superior to others
A system where supplies were limited to serve war needs
Gear used as protection from poison gas
Front that experienced a stalemate in Northwest France
Allied with Germany and Austria-Hungary
A cease-fire
The Triple ___ included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
Debt securities issued by a government to finance military operations in times of war

40 Clues: A cease-fire • Left the war early • Entered the war late • Also known as England • U.S. president during WW1 • Known for its Eiffel Tower • Known for their pointy hats • WW1 was also known as The ____ War • Kaiser ___ II ruled Germany in WW1 • Buildup of soldiers and war supplies • The Treaty of ____ officially ended WW1 • Gear used as protection from poison gas • ...

World War I 2016-01-19

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Act An act passed by congress to draft men into the military in 1917
Movement of the African American population of the south to move to the North.
A right for people to choose their own government.
A telegram written by German Foreign Minister Zimmerman to Mexico for an Alliance to fight the U.S.
A world organization to promote cooperation.
This Board regulated the industries engaged in the war.
German Submarine
A nation that owes less to other nations than other nations owe that nation.
Fear that communists were out to destroy the American way of life.
Military glorification
Government agency created during WWI to encourage the citizens to support the war.
The passenger liner from Great Brittan sunk by German submarines

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Raising prices
A person whose beliefs forbid them from fighting in the war.
Republican candidate for the election of Ohio.
Act passed by congress in 1917 to serve penalties to anyone in acts of treason.
A document written by President Woodrow Wilson on resolving the War and Wars after it.
The front of the battle of Allies and Central Powers in WWI
A series of attacks in the early 1920's against suspected radicals and communists begun by General Palmer.
Merchant ships traveling together and were protected by warships.

20 Clues: Raising prices • German Submarine • Military glorification • A world organization to promote cooperation. • Republican candidate for the election of Ohio. • A right for people to choose their own government. • This Board regulated the industries engaged in the war. • The front of the battle of Allies and Central Powers in WWI • ...

World War I 2016-03-08

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Blinded or choked its victims or caused agonizing burns and blisters
A final set of demands
The growing class of factory and railroad workers, miners, and urban wage earners
The spreading of ideas to promote a cause or to damage an opposing cause
Agreement to end fighting in a war
Form of socialism advocated by Karl Marx
A type of warfare during the Battle of the Marne
Groups of merchant ships protected by warships
The glorification of the military
A deadlock in which neither side is able to defeat the other
President Wilson's list of terms for resolving future wars
Prepare military forces for war
A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country
A vital strait connecting the Black Sea and the Mediterranean
German for submarines

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Councils of workers and soldiers
Communist party officials assigned to the army to teach party principles and ensure party loyalty during the Russian Revolution
The domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region
The right of people to choose their own form of government
Leader of the bolsheviks
"The draft" which required all young men to be ready for military or other service
Territories administered by Western powers
Alliance between Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary
Payments for war damage
A nonbinding agreement to follow common policies
The spread of a disease across a large area
A policy to support neither side in a war
Germany's plan to defeat France quickly in order to focus on Russia
A radical socialist group
Channeling of a nation's entire resources into a war effort

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Strip of land between the trenches of opposing armies along the western front during WW1.
a policy of extending a countrys power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
patrioticfeeling, principles, or efforts.
nickname for American troops in europe.
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.
a ship that was sink in World War 1 by German U-boats.
The heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary.
Alliance:A union or association between three powers or states.
Warfare:World War 1 military strategy of defending a position by fighting form the protection of deep ditches.
teams of troops,ships,or equipment.
helmets a covering for a soldiers head.

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German Submarines.
Powers:World War 1 alliance led by Austria-Hungary and Germany and later joined by Bulgaria and the Ottoman empire.
war 1 a military conflict centered on Europe that began in the summer of 1914. The fighting ended in late 1918.
guns A rapid firing weapon.
the gathering of resources and preparation for war.
information given to show something or someone in a based way.
During WW1 Woodrow Wilson.
bonds U.S bonds sold during WW1 to raise money for loans to the Allies.
System:A formal agreement between two or more nations or powers to cooperate and come to anothers defense.
the U.S had less than 100 of them in WW1.

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Cost of the War
# of Civilians Killed
Truce Between Countries
David Lloyd Georges Goal
Argonne Forest NW
Devotion to Country
Statehood
John Pershing
George Clemenceaus Goal
Assassinated in Bosnia
Machine Guns, Bombs
A Treaty, Clemenceau/Wilson
Decleration of War
Allied Ships Sunk
Crumbled Defense Argonne
Political System
Nov. 11
Prepare for War
Many Vehicles
Agreement, Peace
Germany Approached the..
Group of Radicals
Strong Military Policy
False Information
Farms & .... Destroyed
Can't Read

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# of Soldiers Killed
Give Orders
# of Soldiers Wounded
Countries Defense
Alliances were Made because of...
Impact with Force
Big & Heavy/Maxim
Impact/Timed or Fused
Combat, Ditches
Part of the Ottoman Empire
Founder of Communist Party
Forbade Arms/Munition Sales
U-Boat
Expel from a Country
German Emperor
Tsar
Low Morale
Cleared Bunkers
A Draw
Payment
Incite, Anger
Speed
Choke, Burn, Blind
Landship

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Longest Battle of WW1 from 21 February - 18 December 1916
President of the USA at the end of the war
Heavy armored vehicle which could travel over barbed wire and across enemy trenches
Used extensively in trench warfare; laid, several rows deep, by both sides to protect the front line trench
Part of the Central Powers; declared war on Russia first; received total blame for the war
Part of the Triple Entente; largest navy in the world; blockaded the Germans
Part of the Allies; Battle of the Somme and Battle of the Marne took place in this country
French General who was overall commander of the Entente Forces during WW1
Trenches used to move between the front and rear trenches and to transport injured men to the field hospitals
These weapons fire a very fast stream of bullets for a long time (500-600 bullets/min)
Large and heavily armed Battleships which were a key part of the Naval Arms Race
Wilson's peace plan
Where the big field guns were located used to fire shells at the enemy
A medical condition caused by prolonged exposure of the feet to damp, unsanitary, and cold conditions

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Payments for war damage
Poisonous gas used against the enemy
French President at the end of the war
These were underground and were used as command centres, to store food, weapons, and artillery
Part of the Central Powers; had many different nationalities within country all wanting their own nation
International Organisation founded after end of WW1, largely failed to maintain international peace
war from inside trenches enemies would try killing each other with machine guns, tanks, and poison gas
British General associated with attrition
Another Name for the Third Battle of Ypres
The name given to the area between the two lines of trenches
German General who led the unsuccessful final attack of 1918

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The side of the trench facing the enemy.(7)
British Army shirt.(8)
Artillery bombardment upon a small area. (3,7)
The side of a trench farthest from the enemy.(7)
A Royal Artillery corporal.(10)
A large-scale attack on enemy positions.(4)
Fungal infection of the foot caused by exposure to wet and cold.(6,4)
The Royal Flying Corps.(3)
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.(5)
Psychological disorder caused by prolonged exposure to combat.(5,5)
Soldier who carried messages by hand.(6)
Reinforced concrete machine-gun post.(7)

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Conflict between different nations, states or groups.(3)
Sack filled with earth from which defences were built.(7)
Tank crew member responsible for managing the gears.(8)
Military prison or detention centre.(10)
Finned mortar bomb dropped from an aircraft.(6,7)
Narrow trench, normally for communication, made by digging at an angle from the existing trench.(3)
High-ranking staff officers.(5)
A shell that failed to explode.(3)
The territory between the two front lines.(2,4,4)
A long, narrow ditch.(6)
A truce during wartime.(9)
A permanent unit of an army typically commanded by a colonel, split up into companies and squadrons.(8)
Steel ejected from shell upon detonation.(8)
Cloth band worn round the arm to identify a particular duty or function.(6)

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William II the ruler of Germany.
Plan General Alfred Von Schlieffen
the United States have an ______ to fight.
of Attrition the German was to bleed the French army white.
this is where the Allies tried to open a Balkan front.
Nicholas II ordered partial mobilization of Russian army.
the military does this when they need more soldiers.
of Verdun fortress city on the German border.
Francis Ferdinand has a wife named Sofia, and both were killed.
Entente like the triple alliance.

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Alfred Von Schlieffen a plan that's named after him.
warfare death, rat infestations, trench fever etc.
uses this technique to get them ready for war.
leader for any military force.
reliance of military strength.
Princp kille the king of Austria.
there are two different alliances.
of Arabia urged Arab princes to revolt against their Ottoman overloads in 1917.
Germans nor the French could dislodge each other from trenches.
government tried to arouse enthusiasm for the war.
something to help the soldiers from getting hurt(safety).
war WWI

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person in military service unable to fight
US president when world war 1 finished
what many countries are doing to prepare for war
systems directed by government agencies
Alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
battle where the lakes are
giant airships used by the germans
Heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary
said Austria/Hungary could rely on Germany's full support
complete mobilization of resources and people for war
something authentic, not fake
battle between Germans and French

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fungi disease on foot from living in trenches
war based on wearing other side down by constant attacks
nations that help each other
Reason there's a lot of soldiers
19-year old Bosnian Serb who assassinated Archduke
person who created the schlieffen plan
war between russia and germany
battle between france and germany
ideas to make other people look good/bad
trench warfare started here
ordered mobilization of russian army against austria
Alliance between France, Britain,and Russia
dealing with government and decisions on public policy

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A german emperor
A battle in 1914 with German victory
A person not in the armed services
Union between three powers of states
German Admiral during WWI
Fights in an army
a fight between nations
A type of gun
Bloodiest battle in WWI
28th President
Sandwich man
economic system directed by government agency
Assasination group
Biased information to mislead opinions
took place on Gallipoli Peninsula
Someone holding hostile feelings toward you

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A war between Israel and Egypt from 1967 to 1970
Troops fighting from trenches
Britain, France, and Russia
murdered by sandwich man
A war with mobilization of resources and people
military draft
Person paid to kill
Putting readiness for war
A river in East central France

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nicholas 2
french revolution (academic)
large groups of people belonging tothe same racial.
plan plan failed
august 1914 eager for war
battle that was lost september 15
alfred von schieffen schieffen plan
russia mobilizes
francis ferdinand assassinated sarajevo
battle between france and germans 1916 700,00french and german.

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warfare building trenches which days so it turned into a trench warfare.
battle that was lost in august 20
war mobilization,resources
germany euroe bismarckis france were apart of this
russia serpia created a state
front russian army germany battle of musurian lakes trench warfare
armies expanded significantly between 1890 and 1914
princip sandwich brought him luck
in the air air ships bombing london
bombing london
alliance germany austria hungary
princip a sandwich brought him luck on his mission

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Sharp shooter
gun Type of guns that fired at a rapid pace.
Knife on the end of a gun.
Shock Nervous disorder
Whos plan was it to attack France?
Germany invaded.
board Stopped the bottom of the trench from becoming muddy and slippery.
step To shoot from.
Worse type of wound.
The punishment if you ran away.
Parados were used for what?
22 Date of first gas attack.
wealth Canada supported Britain because they were part of what?
Type of wire used to protect trenches.

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The month the war was declared in.
Austria blamed what country for the death of the Archduke?
Flew over head to warn about enemies.
A field with buried explosives
You stood in what in the trenches?
Cut hair short because of ...
Type of trench used to pass information on through.
mans land Strech of land between the two opposing forces.
The weather was...
Space dug in the ground under the trenches.
Large hole in the ground made from falling artillery shells.
range artillery What was 10k away from the trenches?
Sandbags infront of the trench.
foot When your feet swell then goes numb.
Popular type of rifle
Soldiers ate...

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Glorification of the military
Payment for war damages
To keep from wasting
________ Rankin, First woman elected to Congress
Type of objectors whose moral or religious beliefs forbid them to fight in wars
Communist revolution leader in Russia 1917
Rise or development
The right of people to choose their own form of government
Director of the CPI
Game being played on page 648
Act that allowed postal authorities to ban treasonable or seditious newspapers, magazines or printed materials from the mail
U'boats used torpedoes as well as on-deck guns to sink ships
To go against
Goods, usually defined as weapons and other articles used to fight a war
Our president during World War I
Person, group or nation joined with another for common purpose

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Used for reconnaissance, bombing and fighting
Soldiers killed, wounded or missing
Could fire 600 bullets per minute
Flu
Rising prices
Shared
Last name of 2 anarchists executed for killing 2 men during shoe factory burglary
A wave of widespread fear of suspected communists and radicals
American commander of troops in Europe
Groups of merchant ships sailed together, protected by warships
Act that authorized a draft of young men for military service
Note that proposed an alliance with Mexico and Germany
When African americans moved north and west after the war
Country south of Germany
Socialist leader that received over 900,000 votes in 1920 presidential election
Chlorine, phosgene and mustard could kill, blind or burn
Something worked toward; goals
British ship sank by German U-boats on May 7, 1915

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A revolution in what country led to the Red Scare?
The U.S. not approving The Treaty of Versailles made it _________
Head of the War Industries Board
Creating jobs in the North encouraged African Americans to move in what is called "The _____ _________"
Authorized a military draft
Nicola Sacco and Bartolmeo Vanzetti were considered what?
Commander of American forces in Europe
What did the Sedition Act of 1918 limit?
A viral illness; flu
Banned certain printed materials
Payment for war damages
The note from Germany that shocked the U.S. and led Wilson to no longer call for peace

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What was one cause of labor strikes in 1919?
What is considered a mutual defense agreement?
The country that quit fighting and got hammered in the The Treaty of Versailles
British passenger ship
Section of French border that was critical to winning the war
A country that owes less money than it is owed
Soldiers killed, wounded and missing
The countries in the Triple Alliance were Germany, Austria-Hungary and ______

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where prisoners were systematically exterminated
Pilots who deliberately crashed their planes into American ships
where members of specifically designated groups were confined
the big three agreed that Poland, Bulgaria, and Romania would hold free elections
War in the Bataan peninsula
Named for the city that served as the center of Nazism
international agreement governing the treatment of wounded soldiers and prisoners of war

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an organization that many had hoped would succeed where the leage of nations failed
Capturing Japanese held island in a steady path toward japan
Development of the atomic bomb
Bringing laborers from Mexico to America to work on farms
Allies hit Germany in force. Occurred on June 6th, 1944
Giving up completley without concessions
African American fighter squadron
Attacked by Japanese
Flying in the night to avoid being shot down
Helped kindle hope for American military in pacific
worked with Red Cross to save thousands of Eastern European Jews
Temporary imprisonment of members of a specific group
of War Information Worked closely with the media to encourage support of war effort

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island only 340 miles from Japan that had an airbase that was a strategic requirement for the invasion of Japan
turning point of the war in the Pacific where America scored a decisive blow against Japan
deadliest beach during the invasion of Normandy
what the US considered Japanese, German and Italian people in America
first US offensive in the Pacific that took place in the Solomon Islands
type of bombing with the goal being to target a country's ability to make war
Italian leader during the war
plan for the systematic extermination of Jews
massive Allied Invasion of France was given the codename Operation
code name for the project of developing the atomic bomb
Eisenhower put this man, nicknamed Blood and Guts, in command of North Africa
German commander in North Africa nicknamed the Desert Fox
temporary imprisonment of members of a specific group
if you controlled this region you controlled the Mediterranean Sea
atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima
type of non-stop bombing with the goal being to inflict maximum damage

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German submarine
Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin were known as the
battle that ended any realistic plan Hitler had of dominating Europe
Japanese pilots who deliberately crashed their planes into American ships
Night of the Broken Glass
program that brought laborers from Mexico
German counterattack after the invasion of Normandy was called the Battle of the
Allowed for internment in America
buy now and government pays you back later with interest
American strategy of capturing different islands, creating a path to Japan
limited amount of goods that could be purchased
African American labor leader
laws in Germany denying German citizenship to Jews
1943 riots in Los Angeles
June 6, 1944
Pacific battle where Japanese forces hid in their surroundings and waited for Americans to cross the beach. America raised its flag on the hill here
native born Americans of Japanese descent
Supreme Commander of the Allied invasion at Normandy
atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki

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german submarines
fighting from trenches dug in the battlefield
larges guns, canons, bombs
allowing people to decide for themselves about what kind of government that they want
emperor of Germany
long, deep ditches used for protection from the enemy
France's premier and delegate at Versailles
international group with the goal of keeping peace among nations
control of the amounts and kinds of goods people can have
area between the trenches in World War I, filled with barbed wire
known as "powder keg" of Europe; Peninsula in south eastern Europe
agreement at the end of WWI between Germany and Allied powers
war in which countries use all of their resources for the war
another name for World War One
glorifying war and preparing for it
one sided information designed to persuade

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land put as protectorates by the Treaty of Versailles
U.S. President who proposed the Fourteen Points
president Wilson's peace plane
most important event of the war; defeat of the Germans
the sinking of ships unexpectedly with the use of submarines
agreements to help other countries during a war
ship carrying 128 American passengers; German U-boats sinked it
control by a strong nation by a weaker nation
agreement to stop fighting
Germany's plan for winning the war on two fronts
pride in one's nation/country
ruler of Russia
military agreement wamong Britain, France, and Russia
Germany and Austria-Hungary
military agreement between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
message proposing alliance between Germany and Mexico
region in nothern France where much fighting took place
region along the border of Germany and Russia where fighting took place
Great Britain, France, and Russia

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The development of armed forces and one of the three "isms" to cause WWI.
Treaty that established 9 new nations and could be considered a cause of WWII.
The plan to defeat German U-Boats using merchant vessels to travel in large groups surrounded by destroyers and cruisers.
General for the US that felt Allies were fighting too much of a defensive war.
Group of countries that ending up winning the war.
This country was forced to pay reparations and take blame for WWI.
One of the worst plagues in history that caused a fourth of the US population to fall ill and 500,000 to die.
10 million were registered under this act to recruit more bodies for the war.
British passenger ship said to be sunk by the Germans, carrying hidden weapons.
A powerful country takes over a weaker country and colonizes it for natural resources.
Biased communication designed to influence people's thoughts or actions.

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The US government wanted Americans to buy these to help fund the war.
The assassination of this man essentially started the war.
Term for American infantrymen that were usually young and had dropped out of school and joined the army.
The dirty tactic used in WWI that had more cons than pros.
Wilson's plan for freedom and peace that was ultimately rejected by the Supreme Court.
Telegram sent by Germans to Mexico, asking for help and offering claims to US territories.
Clear violation of the 1st Amendment that could fine or imprison you for saying disloyal or profane things about the government during war time.
This included Germany, Austria Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire.
Emotional collapse from continuous fighting.
War hero celebrity who was originally a conscientious objector, or someone who refuses to fight for the sake of peace.

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Leader of Germany
country remaining apart from intentional political affairs
England, France, Russia
Making amends for a wrong that has been done
Tanks, Planes, Submarines, Battleships were all _____ ____ for Germany
Blistering agent
This area was de-militarized
The Treaty that ended the war
75 Mile range weapon
Ship sank off the coast of England
First country to develop a tank
Paint Brush
Zimmerman telegraph promised to help what nation

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Hydrochloric acid
England wanted a strong post war Germany because of...
becoming attached to the political ideology of a nation
War Guilt Clause ______ the Germany economy
Italy, Austria-Hungary, Germany
misleading information to promote one point of view
Old cans with fuses
Most soldiers killed by...
Territory given to Poland
No one wins this type of war
Germany was forbidden to unite with what country post war
Leader of England
Nation that switched sides
Germans most effective weapon

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the desired eye color of an ARYAN expressed by Adolf Hitler
the country that attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor
the ideology of NAZISM was detailed in this literary work
opposition to political and economic entanglements with other countries
the documentary entitled "TIME OF FEAR" focused on Japanese-American internment camps located in this state
the President of the United States who decided to use the atomic bomb against Japan
the aircraft that dropped the atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima
the name of the atomic bomb that was dropped on the city of Nagasaki
the establishment of a fixed allotment of goods deemed essential for the military

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the "Master Race" Adolf Hitler envisioned in his literary work
a program that provided military aid to Great Britain
he started the FASCIST movement after World War I
the joint powers of Italy, Germany, and Japan
the company that converted from making automobiles to aircraft during World War II
the beach where the bloodiest fighting occurred during Operation Overlord
the country invaded by both Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin
these acts outlawed arms sales or loans to warring nations
this project developed the atomic bomb
the GERMAN brand of FASCISM
the country that joined forces with the United States and Great Britain during the Normandy invasion

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German submarines that sunk the Lusitania and many supply ships
Pre-war alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
Introduced by the Germans; used poison gases as weapons
Practice United States tried to carry out by not joining sides in the war
Pre-war alliance between Britain, France, and Russia
Fighting that occurred in the western part of Europe mainly between Germany and the Allies
Used by Germany, allowed submarines to attack ships without warning
Joined the Allies in 1917
A deep love for one's country
Used for protection again poison gases
An agreement to end fighting
Fighting that occurred in the eastern part of Europe mainly between Russia and the Central Powers
Area of ground between enemy trenches
German emperor during World War I
Shortage of artillery shells on the front lines leading to a political crisis in Britain

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First aircraft used in the war, first for spying then as weapons
Could fire 600-1000 rounds per minute
German term for emperor
President of the United States during World War I
War between the Allied and Central Powers from 1914-1918
Many _________ believed that the war was evil, but still held on to deep connections to their home countries.
Proposal from Germany to Mexico to form an alliance
Advertisement or information used to promote or bash a cause
Nickname for World War I
Warfare between opposing armies that fight using trenches dug into the ground
Bonds used to finance the war and control inflation
Last czar of Russia that was shot and killed before the end of the war
Military weapon first introduced at the Battle of Somme (slow, hard to maneuver)
Treaty imposed on Germany by the Allies for reparations
Alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Turkey
Battle plan proposed in Germany that would allow them to successfully wage a two front war
Large peninsula where instability and conflict was known to be
A policy of extending rule over foreign nations
The assassination of this archduke led to the beginning of World War I
The building up of arms and a policy of keeping a strong and large military
Alliance of the United States, Russia, Great Britain, & France
Infections in the lower limbs caused by being in the trenches for extended periods of time under undesirable conditions
Type of war where nations put forth all resources and efforts to win
Ship sunk by German U-boat that played a significant role in the U.S. joining the war
Serbian who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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The belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interest.
Information given to show something or someone in a based way
World War 1 military strategy of defending a position by fighting form the protection of deep ditches.
President Woodrow Wilsons plan for organizing post WW1 Europe and for avoiding future wars.
A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
World War 1 alliance led by Austria-Hungary and Germany and later joined by Bulgaria and the Ottoman empire.
Most famous WW1 treaty; between Germany and the allied powers in which Germany accepted full responsibility for the war and agreed to pay reparations; the U.S did not ratify the treaty.
A ship that was sink in World War 1 by German U-boats.
The name given to the line of trenches which stretched from the english channel across the battle fields of France and Belgium during WW1.

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U.S bonds sold during WW1 to raise money for loans to the Allies.
Strip of land between the trenches of opposing armies along the western front during WW1.
The heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary.
German Submarines.
A formal agreement between two or more nations or powers to cooperate and come to another's defense.
Teams of troops,ships,or equipment.
The military alliance formed between Russia, Great Britain and France before World War 1.
A union or association between three powers or states.
Patriotic feeling, principles, or efforts.
During WW1 Woodrow Wilson.
A military conflict centered on Europe that began in the summer of 1914. The fighting ended in late 1918.

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a strong love for one's country.
World War 1 military strategy of defending a position by fighting from the protection of deep ditches.
government policy that requires citizens to join the army.
where soldiers trained for several months before battling.
a day that Australian and New Zealand celebrates all the lives that sacrificed and died for their country.
the name given to the line of trenches which stretched from the english channel across the battle fields of France and Belgium during WW1.
policy of building up an empire.
slang for Savage and uncivilized Germans.
idea about how nations should work together.
Germans released a deadly gas, also known as poison gas.
country pays for damage caused by war.
law that requires people of a certain age to enlist in the military.
a member of the armed forces lost to service through death, wounds, sickness or capture.
the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary.

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strip of land between the trenches of opposing armies along the western front during WW1.
a union or association between three powers or states.
the gathering of resources and preparation for war.
information given to show something or someone in a biased way.
women were able to be a part of the war by helping injured soldiers.
a formal agreement between two or more nations or powers to cooperate and come to another's defense.
the military alliance formed between Russia, Great Britain and France before World War 1.
most famous WW1 treaty.
a military conflict centered on Europe that began in the summer of 1914. The fighting ended in late 1918.
a rapid firing weapon.
these men were considered non-existent during and after the war with no acknowledgement.
leaders of britain, France, the U.S and Italy after WW1.
womens did a great load of voluntary work while men were in the war.
the creator of the 'Gas Mask' poem explaining the feelings and experience on the Western Front.
German Submarines.
an agreement to stop fighting.

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March Celebrates _______ History in America
Black Pearl Harbor hero
U.S. General in European Theater; planned DDay
The selective Service Act put this in motion
Car manufactures made these during the war
The day that declared WWII, all theaters, was over.
U.S. fought Japan in the _____ theater
U.S. foreign policy 1920-1941
Women recycled this to make explosives

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Women filled in for men playing this sport
Since 1976, this month recognizes Black history
Nickname for WWII soldiers
FDR referred to US manufacturers as the Aresenal of _____
Iconic WWII poster; feminist symbol
After the war, media stressed women should be _______
Selling of these helped finance the war cost
Pearl Harbor Memorial sits over the USS _____
The Yalta Conference set the stage for the ___
These books were distributed to manage rationing
American artist; first to draw Rosie
Famous for a negative reason
FDR VP; takes over after Roosevelt's death

22 Clues: Black Pearl Harbor hero • Nickname for WWII soldiers • Famous for a negative reason • U.S. foreign policy 1920-1941 • Iconic WWII poster; feminist symbol • American artist; first to draw Rosie • U.S. fought Japan in the _____ theater • Women recycled this to make explosives • Women filled in for men playing this sport • Car manufactures made these during the war • ...

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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 • ...

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murder of a public figure by surprise attack
a movement to unify all Slavic people in one political organization
a geographical area controlled by a distant country
a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force
battle of ww1
military-minded ruler of German empire and kingdom of Prussia
the act of acquiring something by conquest or occupation
projectiles to be fired from a gun
one of the Central Powers in World War I

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countries trying to build the best/most leathal weapons
identification with ones own nation and supports for its interests
a state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose
a war measure isolating an area of importance to the enemy
a union or association formed for mutual benefit
the glorification of military power
the heir presumptive to the throne of Austria-Hungary
someone injured or killed in a military engagement
large but transportable armament
a nonmilitary citizen
relating to or characteristic of soldiers or armed forces.

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was signed November 1918 to end WWI
was the first country to use gas against enemy troops in WWI.
The name given to Great Britain, France, and Russia during WW1.
note from German foreign secretary to Mexico
massive arms buildup late in Europe
treaty negotiated with Germany
was a battle that stopped the German advance
were the first to use flamethrowers in WWI
longest battle Feb-Dec 1916
most successful fighter pilot of the war
first use of poison gas
chlorine, Phosgene, and Mustard
became increasingly utilized for bombing
Many advances during WWI and it changed the way war was fought
one of the Triple Alliance(central powers)
British were not prepared for the victory
where they put the soldiers who were killed
joined WWI during the final year and half of fighting
mobilized 12 million troops during WWI, making it the largest army in the war
cut down many soldiers out of trenches and had cooling issues
Russia withdrew from the war due to civil unrest and revolt

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countries devoted all of their resources to the war effort
first US Marines in WWI combat - 4 June 1918
biggest slaughters in military history
launched burning fuel
first prototype tank
Russia defended Serbia & Germany supported Austria
designed to break the deadlock of trench warfare
Deep ditches to defend their positions and it stretched 400-500 miles across Western Europe
increased tension over territories and boundaries
Nickname of German submarines during WW1.
intensified rivalries between nations
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of the Austro-Hungarian Empire
Four empires collapsed after WWI: _______, Austro-Hungarian, German, and Russian
Bertha The nickname of a German cannon that hurled an 1800lb shell a distance of 9 miles. Named after the wife of Gustav Krupp.
there were _____ major battles(hint: number)
Nickname of aerial battles during WW1.
treaties to defend one another in event of war
tanks were initially called
also known as “The Great War”

40 Clues: first prototype tank • launched burning fuel • first use of poison gas • longest battle Feb-Dec 1916 • tanks were initially called • also known as “The Great War” • treaty negotiated with Germany • chlorine, Phosgene, and Mustard • was signed November 1918 to end WWI • massive arms buildup late in Europe • intensified rivalries between nations • ...

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Consist of U.S. Woodrow
Made up of Britain, France, Russia, and USA
Used to combat trenches
Made up of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Turkey
Germany submarines
Wanted land from Austria-Hungry
No progress
Respiratory system
Germans were held up by this country
Massive arms buildup in the late 1800s/early 1900s in Europe
Who defended Serbia?
Was assassinated which started WWI
First aircraft used spying
Who supported Austria?
Means "beautiful water"
They shoot rapidly fast
Troops dont like planes
What was the first chemical warfare that was introduced during WWI
Protection from poisonous gas
Intensified rivalries between nations

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Treaty negotiated with Germany
A knife, dagger,sword,or spike-shaped weapon
Most Americans favored this
Creates "No Man's Land"
In Africa increased tension over territories and boundaries
Attacked across river Somme by British
Used for reconnaissance/spotting
First full-scale offensive with the tank
Deep ditches to defend their positions
Who declared war on Serbia on July 28?
Treaties to defend on another in event of war "balance of power"
Gas that blistered lungs inside and out
"Red Baron"
Became increasingly utilized for bombing, dog fights, and strafing runs
Note from German foreign secretary to Mexico
Were introduced during WWI at the Battle of Somme
France Georges Clemenceau, Britain David Lloyd George,and Italy Vittorio Orlando

37 Clues: No progress • "Red Baron" • Germany submarines • Respiratory system • Who defended Serbia? • Who supported Austria? • Consist of U.S. Woodrow • Creates "No Man's Land" • Used to combat trenches • Means "beautiful water" • They shoot rapidly fast • Troops dont like planes • First aircraft used spying • Most Americans favored this • Protection from poisonous gas • Treaty negotiated with Germany • ...

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what did germans use to flee?
what was the most important weapon?
what did Woodrow Wilson
another world for blembs
self preservation
took over french and British colonies in Africa
what made killing easier?
where you could not go during trench warfare
who joined the war late?
a note from german foreign secretary to Mexico
massive arms buildup late 1900's in Europe
what did uncle sam do?
what killed 1,198 including 28 Americans
in Africa increased tension over territories and boundaries
the assassinations of who was 1 of the causes of WW1
treaties to defend one another in event of war
what was fighting in the trenches called

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won and ended the war
why did people have to wear gas masks
when did dog fights occur?
who wanted control of the Dardanelle and Bosporus straits?
intensified rivalries between nations
used to combat trenches
what were wet, cold and try
what was slow and had to maneuver?
what was used for spotting ?
they were used in trenches and on airplanes
who withdrew from the war?
who attacked to frighten the french?
what did uncle sam do

30 Clues: self preservation • won and ended the war • what did uncle sam do • what did uncle sam do? • what did Woodrow Wilson • used to combat trenches • another world for blembs • who joined the war late? • what made killing easier? • when did dog fights occur? • who withdrew from the war? • what were wet, cold and try • what was used for spotting ? • what did germans use to flee? • ...

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The Arch duke of Austria Hungary was assasinated by Gavrilo Princip
the process by which a country determines its own statehood and forms its own allegiances and government.
identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations.
wilsons plan for world peace
war damages
an international organization that would settle and discuss disagreements without war
was a british ship carrying over 100 Americans that was sunk by German U-Boats and in which most people died
germany, austria-hungary, italy
one of the largest during ww1
a system of fighting where armies fought for yards of ground
american troops

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was president and hated the war
Russian founder of the Bolsheviks and leader of the Russian Revolution and first head of the USSR (1870-1924). He founded the communist group that overthrew the monarchy in Russia.
created nine new nations and gave some of these nations to the Allies to govern some places until they could govern themselves, kept Germany from creating an army, and made Germany return land to france and pay war damages of $33 billion
france, britain,russia
not taking a side
the policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker territories
the stalemate was when there was no movement / gain of land during trench warfare
The first lord of the British admiralty
biased communication designed to influence people's thoughts and actions

20 Clues: war damages • american troops • not taking a side • france, britain,russia • wilsons plan for world peace • one of the largest during ww1 • was president and hated the war • germany, austria-hungary, italy • The first lord of the British admiralty • a system of fighting where armies fought for yards of ground • The Arch duke of Austria Hungary was assasinated by Gavrilo Princip • ...

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His murder was one of the causes of WWI
Began mass production of his automobiles
sunk by a German submarine
the belief or desire of a government
a type of land warfare using occupied fighting lines
28th president
brought end of ww1

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Man who flew his plane from New York to Paris without stopping
serious condition that results from your feet being wet for too long
A national policy of avoiding involvement in world affairs
fought from September 6-9, 1914
Serbian nationalist
A telegram Germany Sent to Mexico to convince Mexico to attack the U.S
alliance of Germany and Austria Hungary and other nations allied with them in opposing the Allies
German and French troops suffered in this battle
A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country
a term used during the First and Second World Wars to describe the contested armed frontier between lands
A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force
the exchange of goods or services for something of value
agreements between nations to aid and protect one another

20 Clues: 28th president • brought end of ww1 • Serbian nationalist • sunk by a German submarine • fought from September 6-9, 1914 • the belief or desire of a government • His murder was one of the causes of WWI • Began mass production of his automobiles • German and French troops suffered in this battle • a type of land warfare using occupied fighting lines • ...

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Death started WWI
Development of armed forces
Alliance between France, Britain, and Russia.
Form of warfare where trenches are dug
fields of barren land between trenches
Wilson's plan for world peace
Germany must accept responsibility for war
a list of men between the ages of 18 and 21 eligible for draft.
Nickname given to american infantry during WWI.
Devotion to the culture of ones country
communication with the purpose of pushing an agenda.
wanted to "make germany pay"

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claimed the right to refuse military service.
Worldwide organization made to maintain peace.
created to coordinate the buying and selling of war supplies for the U.S.
Spreading a countries force through military force.
prohibited any disloyal speech about the U.S government
British ocean liner sunk by a German U-Boat
WWI hero
served as protection to passenger ships during WWI.

20 Clues: WWI hero • Death started WWI • Development of armed forces • wanted to "make germany pay" • Wilson's plan for world peace • Form of warfare where trenches are dug • fields of barren land between trenches • Devotion to the culture of ones country • Germany must accept responsibility for war • British ocean liner sunk by a German U-Boat • ...

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the state or position of being in charge
invaded france
an inhabitant of a particular town or city
being free of outside control
elected head of republic
a cause of death
this country joined the war in december of 1941
many countries _______ together
a smaller number or part
soldiers or armed forces
a person exercising government or dominion
a person who uses unlawthol violence and intimidation
compulsory recruitment for military service
a fight between large organized armed forces
america is run by a _________

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not evenly distributing
entered World War I on 4 August 1914
the ability to direct or influence the behaviour of others
the policy of building up strong armed forces to prepare for war
not supporting either side
a weapon incorporating a metal tube from which bullets, shells, or other missiles are propelled by explosive force, typically making a characteristic loud, sharp noise.
a person that believes that the people as a whole rather than private individuals should own all property and share the profits from all businesses
people that refuse to fight in the war
unable to read or write
a state of conflict between different nations
russian pride in prestige
was one of the two main coalitions that fought in world war l
the policy of extending a country's power and influence threw diplomacy or military force
was invaded by germany
pride in one's nation

30 Clues: invaded france • a cause of death • pride in one's nation • was invaded by germany • not evenly distributing • unable to read or write • elected head of republic • a smaller number or part • soldiers or armed forces • russian pride in prestige • not supporting either side • being free of outside control • america is run by a _________ • many countries _______ together • ...

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(v.) to make international; to place under combined control or protection of many nations
(n.) moments in the history of the Universe when specific ingredients under the right "Goldilocks Conditions" come together to create something new and more complex
(n.) the body of beliefs, symbols, and political and social aims that characterizes a particular group or institution
(n.) a troop of infantry consisting of at least two battalions
(n.) one who opposes extreme political or social ideas, positions, or actions
(v.) to assemble and prepare (troops or the like) for active military duty or service to a country
(n.) the internal, usually forcible, overthrow of a political system or legitimate government
(v.) to examine and control the content of
(n. pl.) additions of personnel or or material to a military force
(n.) concern for or devotion to one's own nation, especially desire for national progress, defense, or independence
(n.) a period of reduced or declining economic activity
(v.) to murder for pay for ideological reasons
and effect (n.) of, pertaining to, or arising from a connection between two events in which one causes the other to happen
(n.) the condition of being deprived of false beliefs or hope; realizing something is not as one thought it was
(n.) a purposeful course of harassing, punishing, or exterminating others, esp. because of their race or religious, moral, or political beliefs
Revolution (P n.) the transition to new manufacturing processes in Europe and the United States, in the period between 1760 and 1840
(n.) the theory of a classless social system in which all property and means of production are owned in common; socialist theory deriving from the works of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
(n.) someone or something that engages in combat
(n.) one who uses armed force to rebel against one's own government
(n.) the power of self-government, with independence from outside control
(adj) unable to be avoided, evaded, or escaped; certain; fated
Depression (P n.) a the decade of the 1930's in the United States and other countries, characterized by the extreme economic hardship; the Depression
(n.) a usually long trip undertaken for religious purposes, such as to visit a holy place
(n.) a sudden, violent change
(v.) to place a government injunction or other legal restriction on trade or the shipment of goods
(n. pl.) a member of the armed forces removed from active duty as a result of being killed, wounded, captured, or missing in action

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(n.) compulsory enrollment in military service
(n.) an autonomous self-governing religious community, each organized under its own laws and headed by a religious leader, who was responsible to the central government for the fulfillment of millet responsibilities and duties, particularly those of paying taxes and maintaining internal security
(n.) a period of time marked by a particular cultural characteristics or by important events such as wars or advances in technology; a period of time beginning with an important event
(n.) open rebellion of subordinates against their established leaders, especially of military personnel against their superior officers
(n.) the analysis and deciphering of cryptographic writings or systems
(n.) the quality or state of being continuous; an unbroken or uninterrupted series
(v.) to limit the use or supply of
(adj.) having no precedent; never before observed or experienced
(n.) in India, a native soldier who served in the British army
(P n.) a member of the majority faction of the party that seized power in 1917 and formed the Communist party in the Soviet Union; a member of the Soviet, or any, Communist party
Empire (P n.) an empire of the Turks that existed from about 1300 to 1918 and that at times included much of the lan bordering on the Mediterranean
(n.) the policy of encroaching on other territories or countries for political or economic advantage
(n.) a person who is strongly or actively devoted to some cause, idea, group, or person
(n.) the act of striking back or taking revenge
(n.) the act of assembling, organizing, or adapting (industries, supplies, facilities, or the like) for immediate use or service in times of war or states of emergency; the act of assembling and preparing (troops or the like) for active military duty or service to a country
war (n.) global war in which all warring nations' mobilize for the war effort including soldier and civilian populations, who are both participants and targets; usually defined as meeting four criteria: mobilization, blurring of lines between citizen and civilian, total control of society, and rejection of a compromise peace
(n.) the practice or skill of conducting negotiations between nations or governments
(n.) the policy of extending the rule or authority of one nation over others by territorial acquisition or through economic or political dominance
a formal pact or agreement between or among nations
(n.) combined form of dependence
(n.) an economic system in which the means of production and distribution are privately owned and prices are chiefly determined by open competition in a free market
(n.) the title of male Russian rulers before 1917
(v.) to put a stop to; subdue; to restrain or prevent the expression of (fellings, utterances, or the like)
(n.) the intentional attempt to exterminate all members of a certain race, nationality, or ethnic group
(n.) the idea that the consumption of goods is beneficial to society or its economy
(n.) to take away false beliefs or hopes; remove illusions of
(n.) a final statement of demands, esp. when issued with a threat of action if rejected, as in a diplomatic discussion
(n.) information or opinions that are made public to promote or attack a movement, cause, or person
(adj.) of or related to a large group of people who share a distinctive culture, language, or religion, or who are of the same race or national heritage

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the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person
a former Japanese marshal admiral
is a way to win a battle without losing soldiers
to borrow money to finance its military during the war
a type of bomb that's thrown by hand
the 33rd president of the united states
an explosive weapon that is stored underground
a submarine weapon that shoots up to 24 bombs
the day Normandy was invaded
was the Soviet Union leader in 1922
combat on the ground
is a famous city in Japan
was the president of the Philipines in 1935

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a Japanese Special Attack Unit
the smartest agency in the United States
was one of five other beaches to be invaded
is a dictator that rules everything and every person
is another word that means to give up
was the most significant sea invasion during WWII
when every person gets the same amount of something
a group of warships
a new wave of soldiers that go to war
a dug up hole like the trenches
a territory of the United States
when the enemy gets attacked by submarines, aircraft, etc.

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Only president to be elected for three terms.
Victory ___ were planted to help stop a shortage of food
A very well-known concentration camp
June 6, 1944, a fleet of Allied ships invaded France
____ Camps were where Hitler kept the people he intended to kill
____ Einstein helped create the atomic bomb along with other United States scientist
An alliance between Great Britain, France, Soviet Union,the United States, and China.
The Nuremberg ____ were held to prosecute people who helped Hitler of War Crimes
The people mostly attacked by Hitler
German Soldiers known for killing Jews and Saluting Hitler

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The Japanese attack on United States Naval base in Pearl ___.
____ Airmen were African American fighter pilots that trained in Tuskegee, Alabama
Battle of ____ where the United States Navy won a stunning victory
The country most known for the Holocaust and the Nazis
A dictator that killed Jews because he didn't like them
____ Bombs were used at the end of World War II to end the war
One of the last countries to join the War.
An alliance between Germany, Japan, Italy.
___ camps that were another type of concentration camps. Known for systematically killing people
Battle of the ___ is where Germany stated a counter attack on the Allied soldiers
A form of combat used during World War II.

21 Clues: A very well-known concentration camp • The people mostly attacked by Hitler • One of the last countries to join the War. • An alliance between Germany, Japan, Italy. • A form of combat used during World War II. • Only president to be elected for three terms. • June 6, 1944, a fleet of Allied ships invaded France • The country most known for the Holocaust and the Nazis • ...

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friends
Document signed at the end of the war
conflict that in 1914–18 embroiled most of the nations of Europe
a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
identification with one's own nation and support for its interest
transcontinental country spanning Western Europe and overseas
Heir to the imperial throne of the Austro-Hungarian empire
made up of France, Britain, and Russia

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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.
An agreement or settle
To kill
to take over
a federal presidential-constitutional republic with three separate branches of government, including a bicameral legislature.
A unitary parliamentary republic
transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe
the fact of having committed a specified or implied offense or crime.
England, Scotland and Wales in combination, but not Northern Ireland
state of armed conflict between different nations
To Finish
Country in East Asia

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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.

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Making concessions to an aggressor in order to avoid conflict.
The practice of making unprovoked attacks or other military encroachments on the territory of another country.
A government order involving trade with another nation that forbids the buying or selling of something.
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.
A settlement reached in September 1938 in which Britain and France agreed to let Germany annex part of Czechoslovakia.
The nations pledge to respect Chinas territory and independence.
The stage infantry troops arrive to take care of any remaining areas of resistance.
The stage motorized divisions move through the opening and circle back to surround the enemy forces from behind.
A policy of limiting a nation's international relations so that it can exist in peace and harmony by itself in the world.
The stage planes bomb military and civilian targets behind the lines. Paratroopers disrupt communications and slow the movement of enemy reinforcements.
The name given to Italy and Germany, and later also to Japan and other German allies, during World War II
the stage tanks break through the weak spot, spreading panic among troops and civilians.

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The stage infantry troops create a smokescreen to hide the forces gathering for a breakthrough.
Soon to be Britain’s next prime minister.
A belief in increasing a nation's military strength as the way to become or remain powerful the glorification of military virtues and ideals.
Army led by Hitler.
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.
The stage German attackers identify a weak spot in the enemy's defensive line.
Believed his compromise with the Germans at the Munich conference had secured peace for Europe.
Leader of Nazis.

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Who was the dictator of Japan?
This battle was in July-September 1940.
The _________ included Japan,Germany,Italy, etc.
What caused the U.S. the enter WWII?
Who won Operation Barbarossa?
Who was the leader of the USSR?
Where was the first atomic bomb dropped?
The largest sea invasion?

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What was Great britains air fore called?
What started WWII?
The ___________ included the U.S., France, Britain, etc.
What was the Germans air force called?
Who was the leader of Great Britain during WWII?
Who was the president of the U.S. during WWII?
This is where D-day was.
Who decided to drop the first atomic bomb?
This was a massive aerial battle in Germany.
This caused many Jews and innocent people to die and was also led by Adolf Hitler.
Who won the battle of Leyte?
What was the turning point of WWII?

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fired hundreds of rounds per minute
extreme form of patriotism
telegram from Germany to Mexico
alliance of Germany and Austria Hungary
armored fighting vehicles
group of countries to maintain peace
union formed for mutual benefit
Germany's plan to defeat France
underground group in Serbia

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treaty that ended WWI
area between two trenches
coming out of your trench to attack
one country taking control of another
british passenger ship sunk by Germany
alliance of France, Russia, United Kingdom
type of warfare used in WWI
glorification of armed strength
silent killer in the trenches
long range version of canons
archduke of Austria Hungary

20 Clues: treaty that ended WWI • area between two trenches • armored fighting vehicles • extreme form of patriotism • type of warfare used in WWI • archduke of Austria Hungary • underground group in Serbia • long range version of canons • silent killer in the trenches • telegram from Germany to Mexico • glorification of armed strength • union formed for mutual benefit • ...

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where British and French stopped the German advance
surrendered to the Central Powers
Treaty of
sinking of the passenger ship in 1915
agreement made by opposing sides in a war
Black day of the German Army
poison gas used on Western Front
forced the Russians to abandon Polish territories
Unsuccessful attempt to avoid conflict through diplomacy
reorganized as the Republic of Turkey
Britain, France and Russia
asserted Canada's independence
seized power in 1917
intercepted and decoded by British intelligence
fled to exile in the Netherlands
Heir to the imperial throne
Face of the first world war
US president attempted to intervene as peacemaker
offered his resignation to the Kaiser
poison gas used in the war
specially trained units
important for the expansion of the Ottoman Empire
air ships used by Germany to bomb Britain
a salute to those who perished in the Great War

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trenches stretching from the English Channel to Switzerland
belief that war is good for nations
German submarines
one of the main causes of WW1
led Australia into World War 1
Godfrey Herbert captain of British Qship
First battle of the war
Led the Belgian army
made a peace proposal
New Germany
Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy
men of a certain age had to join the military
where the Battle of Passchendaele took place
Germany, Austria and Turkey
major supplier of war materials to Allies
written by Vladimir Lenin
the area between opposing armies and trench lines

41 Clues: Treaty of • New Germany • German submarines • Led the Belgian army • seized power in 1917 • made a peace proposal • First battle of the war • specially trained units • written by Vladimir Lenin • Britain, France and Russia • poison gas used in the war • Heir to the imperial throne • Germany, Austria and Turkey • Face of the first world war • Black day of the German Army • ...

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French palace where the leaders of the victorious Allied Powers met in 1919 to sign the peace treaties.
Italian represenative at the peace treaty that ended WW1.
Nickname of a German cannon that hurled an 1800lb shell a distance of 9 miles. Named after the wife of Gustav Krupp.
French General Commandeer in cheif of the Allied armies during World War 1.
Nickname of aerial battles during WW1.
Germany"s foreign secretary who attempted to persuade Mexico to join the war on the German side in exchange for Germany's help to get back Mexico's lost land in Texas and Arizona.
River in northeastern France, scene of a decisive battle where the French army stopped the German advance to ward Paris on September 12, 1914.
African American soldier who was awarded the Croix de Guerre, a high military honor from the French Government.
Name given to the battle lines between Russia and Germany during WW1.
russian revolutionaries who took control of the government in November 1917 and pledged to make peace with Germany.
Location of the assassination of the archduke of Austria on June 28th, 1914.
the name given to Great Britian, France, and Russia during WW1.
Nickname of German submarines during WW1.
a town in northern France site of signing of armistices between the Allies and Germany in 1918.
Name given to Germany and Austria-Hungary during WW1 because of their geographic location in the heart of europe
gas filled airships developed by Germany to drop bombs

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US naval leader during WW1 who devised the convoy system to protect merchant ships crossing the Atlantic.
Village in northeastern Poland, scene of a major Russian defeat by German forces in August 1914.
of the French army during WW1, called "papa".
Commander in chief of the german army during WW1.
Archduke of Austria whose assassination on June 28th, 1914 led to the outbreak of WW1.
Town in northeastern France on the Meuse River, scene of several battles during WW1.
Name given to the battle lines between France and Germany during WW1.
British King during WW1.
french representative at the peace treaty that ended WW1.
nickname of a US infantryman during WW1.
British representative at the peace treaty that ended WW1.
a series of proposals drawn up by US President Wilson that outlined his goals for a just and lasting "to make the world a safe democracy."
Serbian nationalist who assassinates the archduke and archduchess of Austria on June 28th, 1914.
Russian ruler during WW1, excuted by revolutionaries in 1917.
commander of the US army during WW1, called Black Jack.
French passenger ship that was torpedoed by a German submarine in March 1916.
Grim nickname given to the area between the trenches that were dug during World War 1.
Emperor of Austria during WW1.
river in northern France, scene of several battles during WW1.
Popular American song during WW1.
Brisith passenger ship that was torpedoed by a German submarine on May 7th, 1915. Killing 1200 passengers, including 139 Americans.
site where a treaty was signed between Germany and Russia in March 1918, which ended the war between the two countries.
an international organization established after WW1 for the preservation of world peace.
Wilhelm emperor of Germany during WW1 who, after his nations defeat abdicated and fled to exile in the Netherlands

40 Clues: British King during WW1. • Emperor of Austria during WW1. • Popular American song during WW1. • Nickname of aerial battles during WW1. • nickname of a US infantryman during WW1. • Nickname of German submarines during WW1. • of the French army during WW1, called "papa". • Commander in chief of the german army during WW1. • ...

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Government that has total, complete control over all aspects of life Methodsofcontrol: Police terror inluding spying, intimidation, and brutality
Massive arms buildup late 1800'a early 1900s in Europe.
Archduke franz frediand of the Austro- Hungarian empire assassinated by serb, in sarajevo june 28, 1914
east: persia becomes iran after nationalist revolt
Kemal modeled country after U.S and britain, including changed in clothes changes in clothing law, women's rights
Cut down many soldiers out of trenches
treaties to depend one another in event of war
gas blistered inside and out.
counties devoted all of their resoures to the war effort o-
secret police: tapped phones lines
war: western front ( france )
strip Germany of war making power
economy: all decisions made by the government
intensified rivalries between nations

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Lancuhed burning fuel
torpedoed many ships, including lusitanis, which angered U.S.
control of all media, false information Religiouspersecution: religion essentially eliminated
Empire: began to weaken post WWI, indian nationalism grew
warfare They stretched 400-500 miles across western Europe.
They had attacked Allied shipping across the Atlantic, a major cause of the U.S.
becomes first rue world war - countries from all over globe
not: final factor in U.S entering the war
in USSR: More educational opportunities
became increasingly utilized for bombing, dog fights
gas chemical warfare was introduced in ww1.
Zeppelins first aircraft used- spying
The first tanks were tough and could cause heavy damage.
acts: British act in 1919 to curb indian dissent Gandhi: Became leader of independence movement
Chlorine gas first used choked victims
inroduced by British at somme in 1916
independence: increased tensions between muslims and hindus, differing visions of future
control: artists could only portray what govt allowed
countries from all 6 settled continents involved in the war
gas and phosgene gas -attacked lungs

34 Clues: Lancuhed burning fuel • gas blistered inside and out. • war: western front ( france ) • strip Germany of war making power • secret police: tapped phones lines • gas and phosgene gas -attacked lungs • Zeppelins first aircraft used- spying • inroduced by British at somme in 1916 • intensified rivalries between nations • Cut down many soldiers out of trenches • ...

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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 • ...

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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

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This side had France, UK, and America
Countries taking over other countries
a ditch dug in the ground
This country had to pull out of the war
side of the war had Germany,Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria
He was the archduke of Austria-Hungary
The ruler of Germany after WW1
A telegram sent by Germany to Mexico in hope to bring them into the war
The president of America during WW1
a ship that can go under water

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The belief that a country should have a strong military
a government ruled by a dictator
This type of government took control of Germany after WW1
the treaty that ended the war
a peace agreement to end a war between 2 countries
The sinking of this ship made America join the war
loyalty and pride in your nation
a tax imposed by the government on goods
The country blamed for the war
Another name for WW1

20 Clues: Another name for WW1 • a ditch dug in the ground • the treaty that ended the war • The country blamed for the war • The ruler of Germany after WW1 • a ship that can go under water • a government ruled by a dictator • loyalty and pride in your nation • The president of America during WW1 • This side had France, UK, and America • Countries taking over other countries • ...

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Assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand which ignited the start of WWI
the cost of food, clothing, shelter, and other essentials that people
agreement between Germany and the Allies that brought the war to an official end and imposed harsh punishments on Germany
Consisted of Russia, Great Britain, and France
The aggressive build-upon armed forces to intimidate and threaten other nations
a strike that involves all
headed the General Intelligence
commander of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF)
headed by George Creel tried to "sell" the war to the American people
Consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy

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to protect against German U-boats, American ships travelled in a large group called a
headed by Bernard Baruch and coordinated the production of war materials
the space between opposing trenches
Message to German ambassador to Mexico that stated if Mexico became an ally of Germany in WWI, it would regain lost territories
which eventually became the FBI
in a community, not just workers in a particular industry
branch of military that enlisted women in WWI (noncombat roles)
to survive
Wilson's peace plan that he thought would establish long lasting peace in Europe
massive population movement of African Americans from the south to northern cities; changed American politics
governor of Massachusetts during the Boston Police Strike
nationwide fear over the spreading power and influence of communism
act made it illegal to speak against the war publicly

23 Clues: to survive • a strike that involves all • which eventually became the FBI • headed the General Intelligence • 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 • ...

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Duke who was assassinated
Prevent Monopolies
Achieved 5 star rank during WW1
What ship was destroyed that angered the US
Proud to be an American
What letter led to the US declaring war
Allied powers
Outlawed giving out false information
Women did the mans job while he was at war
When did WW1 occur?

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A part of land nobody dared to try to claim
Central Power
Overexaggerated News Papers
President during WW1
The treaty that ended the war
The group that killed the Duke
The strategy everyone used during battles
Outlawed Spying
Head of government in the Soviet Union
Senior Officer during WW1

20 Clues: Central Power • Allied powers • Outlawed Spying • Prevent Monopolies • When did WW1 occur? • President during WW1 • Proud to be an American • Duke who was assassinated • Senior Officer during WW1 • Overexaggerated News Papers • The treaty that ended the war • The group that killed the Duke • Achieved 5 star rank during WW1 • Outlawed giving out false information • ...

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allies will sometimes make bad
your allies can provide this
Great Britain France Russia
name given to the end of the war
a word meaning land
countries were competing for these items
this nation changed sides during the war
this person was killed
a cause that is based on a prior event

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he was a regular soldier during this war
Germany Austria Hungary Italy
European word for vacation
people often share these ideas
many European nations had these overseas
to form a group
understanding
style of combat that involved digging holes
to build up the size of your army and navy
many people fight over this
refers to different racial or religious groups
nickname for the war

21 Clues: understanding • to form a group • a word meaning land • nickname for the war • this person was killed • European word for vacation • Great Britain France Russia • many people fight over this • your allies can provide this • Germany Austria Hungary Italy • allies will sometimes make bad • people often share these ideas • name given to the end of the war • ...

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Clause in the Treaty of Versailles in which Germany had to accept sole responsibility for the war, including all deaths, losses, and damages.
A deep devotion to one's nation that can serve as a unifying force within a country, but also a dividing force between countries.
Growing rivalries and mutual mistrust led to the creation of different military groups as a mutual defense strategy.
German battle strategy to prevent a war on two fronts, in which they would attack both fronts but in separate times.
An agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time, also known as truce.
Unofficial ceasefires around Christmas of 1914 in which enemy soldiers buried their dead, sang carols, exchanged food and played soccer.
Area of land between two enemy trench systems, not controlled by either side, and full of barbed wire, dead bodies and craters from artillery.

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Last name of the German who wrote a telegram to the Mexican government, stating that they would help Mexico reconquer the land it lost to the US if they allied with Germany.
A bloody civil war and one of the causes why Russia surrendered in WWI and left.
Territorial and economic competition for overseas empires led to increasing rivalries.
Weapon that fires ammunition automatically that could wipe out waves of attackers and thus made it difficult for enemy forces to advance.
Weapon, also known as U-boat, that could sink ships with its primary weapon: the torpedo.
A demand or statement of terms followed by a threat with no negotiations allowed that must be complied in a specific period of time.
Weapon that was an armored combat vehicle that could cross many types of terrain.
Policy of glorifying military power and keeping an army prepared for war.
A large-scale conflict that takes action on several continents and involves the participation of many countries.
Situation in which further action or progress by opposing groups seems impossible.
Weapon that caused temporary or permanent blindness, severe blisters, and even death by choking.
International association to safeguard world peace, precursor of the United Nations.
Holes dug by soldiers to escape enemy fire in which this war was fought.
Governments imposed this system in which civilians could buy only small amounts of the items that were also needed for the war effort, for example sugar and meat.

21 Clues: Holes dug by soldiers to escape enemy fire in which this war was fought. • Policy of glorifying military power and keeping an army prepared for war. • A bloody civil war and one of the causes why Russia surrendered in WWI and left. • Weapon that was an armored combat vehicle that could cross many types of terrain. • ...

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The Process of persuading people to believe in an idea or ideas
Not staying on a side
Known as the powder keg of europe
A message calling on Mexico to join in a coming war against the US
Germany sunk with u boats with civilians (and military supplies) killed over 100 Americans
Submarines/Unterseeboots
Got assassinated and this lead to the start of WW1
defense agreement among nations
Colonies supplied counties with goods
Development of armed force and their use as a tool of diplomacy

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Devotion to the interests of ones cultures and ones nation
A plan to avoid the war on two fronts.
Trench warfare is a type of fighting where both sides build deep trenches as a defense against the enemy
The cause of prolonged supplies being shipped by boat
A piece of head equipment that protects from harmful gases
alliance between Germany, Austria Hungary and italy
a group of merchantmen or troopships traveling together with a naval escort
Alliance with France Britain and russia
Someone that is against the war and loves peace
Mustard gas is a type of chemical warfare agent that causes severe blisters and burns on the skin and burns on the skin eyes and lungs

20 Clues: Not staying on a side • Submarines/Unterseeboots • defense agreement among nations • Known as the powder keg of europe • Colonies supplied counties with goods • A plan to avoid the war on two fronts. • Alliance with France Britain and russia • Someone that is against the war and loves peace • Got assassinated and this lead to the start of WW1 • ...

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Coalition of France, Britain, Russia, Serbia, Italy, and the USA.
Information manipulation to influence public opinion.
Concerns related to women's employment and family structures.
Women's roles before, during, and after the war.
Advocates for women's rights, led by Emily Pankhurst.
The government that replaced the German government after WWI.
Introduced in 1916, it led to widespread military service.
Crisis triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Entertainment and camaraderie on the battlefields.
Long term cause of WWI related to intense national pride.
Coalition of Germany, Austria, Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire.

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Economic competition between Britain and Germany.
Those who refused to fight for various reasons.
Competition for colonial possessions.
Significant fighting during WWI.
Treaty that ended WWI and imposed penalties on Germany.
Style of warfare with deep trenches on the Western Front.
British manufacturing success and German industrialization.
Term holding Germany responsible for WWI and limiting its military.
The global conflict that erupted in 1914.

20 Clues: Significant fighting during WWI. • Competition for colonial possessions. • The global conflict that erupted in 1914. • Those who refused to fight for various reasons. • Women's roles before, during, and after the war. • Economic competition between Britain and Germany. • Entertainment and camaraderie on the battlefields. • ...

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France, Russia, and Great Britain
German U-boats dominated the seas
100 rounds per minute
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
Leader of the Russian Revolution
Invented against trench warfare
Building up armed forces getting ready for war
The month world war ended
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Ottoman Empire
Agreements or promises to defend and help another country
The month world war one was declared

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Having pride in your country willing to defend
Spreading of ideas to promote or cause damage to an opposing side
Trying to build up an empire
Policy to remain away from foreign affairs and interests, especially hostile actions
Britain, France, Russia, Japan, Italy
Switzerland, Belgium, Spain, The Netherlands, and Denmark
Deadlock in which neither side is able to defeat the order
Spying behind enemy lines and air battles
Who worked in factories for men in the battle

20 Clues: 100 rounds per minute • The month world war ended • Trying to build up an empire • Invented against trench warfare • Leader of the Russian Revolution • France, Russia, and Great Britain • German U-boats dominated the seas • Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy • The month world war one was declared • Britain, France, Russia, Japan, Italy • ...

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The year the war started
The area in between trenches
The trenches turned the western front into this
The country that was allied with Serbia
One of the reasons Russia left the war
The "I" in MAIN
The "M" in MAIN
Wilson's plan at the end of the war
Last battle of the war, Germany is finished
The Zimmerman telegram was sent to this country
The number of countries created at the end of the war
Peacekeeping organization
The country allied with Austria-Hungary
Russia's new name after the war
11/11 at 11:00
Bloodiest battle of the war
The year the US joined the war
The country that joined the war when Germany invaded Belgium
The "A" in MAIN
Treaty that ended the war

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The American commander during the war
The country allied with Russia
The country that joined the war because of LETS
This sparked Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria. They lost the war
First time Germans retreat
The "L" in LETS
The "T" in LETS
The country that declared war on Serbia
First major battle of the war
The "E" in LETS
The "S" in LETS
The president of the US at this time
Longest battle of the war
The "N" in MAIN
He wrote a telegram to Mexico
WWI was called this at the time
France, Britain, US, Russia. They won the war

38 Clues: 11/11 at 11:00 • The "L" in LETS • The "T" in LETS • The "I" in MAIN • The "M" in MAIN • The "E" in LETS • The "S" in LETS • The "N" in MAIN • The "A" in MAIN • The year the war started • Longest battle of the war • Peacekeeping organization • Treaty that ended the war • First time Germans retreat • Bloodiest battle of the war • The area in between trenches • First major battle of the war • ...

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Development of ones armed forces and their use as a tool of diplomacy
New gun that fires fast
Germany must accept sole responsability for war
Colonies supplied counties with goods
Wilson's Plan for world peace
New machine; armoured vehicle
International Organization
Fighting for the mere yards of ground
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

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Balance of power
Devotion to the interests and culture of ones nation
Telegram from German ambassador to Mexico
France, Britain, and Russia/US
British boat sunk by German U-Boat
Destroys escort merchant ships across Atlantic
Epidemic overshadowed by the war that cost 30 million people their lives
Creates 9 new nations, ends the war, and places various conditions on Germany
Biased communication designed to influence people
Truce
Seceded from WW1 to have a Civil War

20 Clues: Truce • Balance of power • New gun that fires fast • International Organization • Wilson's Plan for world peace • New machine; armoured vehicle • France, Britain, and Russia/US • Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy • British boat sunk by German U-Boat • Seceded from WW1 to have a Civil War • Colonies supplied counties with goods • Fighting for the mere yards of ground • ...

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Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin met for the first time at this meeting
German attempt to rescue trapped German troops at Stalingrad
This battle resulted Japan's attempt to reach Australia
140 of these began being produced each month starting in March 1943
Prime Minister of Great Britain for the majority of the war
Communist dictator of the Soviet Union
The type of bomb dropped on Nagasaki and Hiroshima
Name of the war in Europe
Neville Chamberlain's actions toward Hitler at the Munich Conference
Allied amphibious invasion of Europe on the beaches of Normandy
Became president of the U.S. in 1945
Pride of the German Navy
Type of camp where Japanese Americans were kept
The battle confirmed Allied position of Pacific supremacy
Death camp liberated in January 1945
German attempt to break through the bulge of the Soviet battle-line
Emperor of Japan
Japan bombed this naval port in Hawaii

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A plan to divide German forces in preparation for the Allied invasion of Europe
Title of speech FDR gave on December 8, 1941
Russians had Germans encircled at this ruined city
Name of the war in the Pacific
President of the U.S. from 1933-1945
European Jews were sent here to be killed
Allied invasion of North Africa
Another name for the celebration on September 2, 1945
Name given to the plan to murder European Jews
American control of this island led to an American airbase and control of important sea routes
This battle was a turning point in the Pacific Theater
Fascist dictator of Italy
This offensive was the first American offensive in the Central Pacific
Another name for the celebration on May 8, 1945
Suicide crashings by Japanese pilots
Hitler's last ditch attempt to break through the Allied line heading toward Germany
Allied victory of this battle created an emergency landing site that saved 24,000 airmen

35 Clues: Emperor of Japan • Pride of the German Navy • Name of the war in Europe • Fascist dictator of Italy • Name of the war in the Pacific • Allied invasion of North Africa • President of the U.S. from 1933-1945 • Became president of the U.S. in 1945 • Suicide crashings by Japanese pilots • Death camp liberated in January 1945 • Communist dictator of the Soviet Union • ...

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He was head of the Food Administration
The spread of information to win support for a cause
This amendment gives equal voting rights
Germany, Italy and Austria Hungary
firing on one another from opposing lines of dugout trenches
Builing empires by imposing outside rule on people
They gave short speeches to recruit for the war
Did not want to join the League of Nations
This agreement gave Germany 30% of Russia
He was assassinated
The British ship that was sunk by uboats

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Commands the American Expeditionary forces
President during WWI
The fear of communism
First woman elected to Congress
This country was invaded by Germany and caused Great Britain to enter the war.
a halt in fighting to talk about peace
This battle started the end of the war.
All men between 21 and 30 must register for the draft
This treaty dealt with Germany and set up the League of nations
He was arrested because of the Espionage Act of 1917
He sent a telegram to Mexico asking them to attach the Usa
The devotion to the interest of one's own country.
founded the Womens peace party
This could not be used for toys during WWI

25 Clues: He was assassinated • President during WWI • The fear of communism • founded the Womens peace party • First woman elected to Congress • Germany, Italy and Austria Hungary • a halt in fighting to talk about peace • He was head of the Food Administration • This battle started the end of the war. • This amendment gives equal voting rights • The British ship that was sunk by uboats • ...

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a heavy armored fighting vehicle carrying guns
The front that was covered in trenches
The plan in which Germany would quickly defeat the British and French and then quickly rush to the Eastern Front to fight Russia.
the man who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand
a union or association formed for mutual benefit,
patriotic feeling, principles, or efforts.
the action of assassinating someone.
The war front that spanned 1,000 miles and was fought between Russia, Germany and Austria Hungary.
A term used during World War I to describe a German soldier
In World War I, the Allies included Britain, France, Italy, Russia, and the United States
Nickname for the American soldiers
allow each person to have only a fixed amount of (a particular commodity).
small insect that lives on mammals

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is a medical condition caused by prolonged exposure of the feet to damp, unsanitary, and cold conditions.
an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.
an airplane
information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
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.
Germany and its allies (Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire) in World War I
Area between enemy trenches often filled with barbed wire and leftover artillery shells, dangerous area to cross
notes written and mailed between people
large-caliber guns used in warfare on land.
a long, narrow ditch
a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
Toxic fumes in the air that would cause internal and external damage to enemy soldiers

25 Clues: an airplane • a long, narrow ditch • Nickname for the American soldiers • small insect that lives on mammals • the action of assassinating someone. • The front that was covered in trenches • notes written and mailed between people • patriotic feeling, principles, or efforts. • large-caliber guns used in warfare on land. • a heavy armored fighting vehicle carrying guns • ...

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enemies
An agreement to work together
Someone who betrays his country
Frans Ferdinand
British warship
An agreement to stop the war
King of Germany
fighting for the right of women to vote

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metal case filled with explosives
Information spread to promote a cause
Peninsula in South Eastern Europe
Compulsory military service
wood Many SA soldiers died in this battle
A mental condition caused by trauma on the battle field
Many black SA sailors were killed on this ship
Military tactics of WW1
A person who does not believe in war
Friends in time of war
Peace treat was signed here
A field in Belgium where a large battle took place
having a love for ones country
Ottoman Empire
King of Russia

23 Clues: enemies • Ottoman Empire • King of Russia • Frans Ferdinand • British warship • King of Germany • Friends in time of war • Military tactics of WW1 • Compulsory military service • Peace treat was signed here • An agreement to stop the war • An agreement to work together • having a love for ones country • Someone who betrays his country • metal case filled with explosives • ...

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when countries would give in to Hitler's demands so a war would not begin
began on June 4, 1942, when Japan started bombing the islands
The largest naval battle in history
the the air force of Great Britain
a secret program
American, British, and Canadian troops invaded France on June 6, 1944
A key turning point of the war
a prison for those who pose as a threat to the state or country
The extermination of an entire group of people

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the mass murder of 6 million Jews and non-Jews
More than 600 Americans and about 10,000 Filipinos died
purposely crashing piloted planes into enemy ships
The Germans quickly pushed the allied forces back about 65 miles, creating a huge bulge in the allied lines
American and Japanese aircraft carriers and fighter planes clashed
Where allied forces took only the most strategically important islands, instead of each Japanese-held island
Victory in Japan Day
Victory in Europe Day
Great Britain,the Soviet Union, the United States, China, France
a weapon that produces tremendous power by splitting atoms
A term used by the Nazis which meant the extermination of the Jews

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 mass murder of 6 million Jews and non-Jews • The extermination of an entire group of people • purposely crashing piloted planes into enemy ships • ...

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In the beginning, the U.S. didn't want to go to war so they attempted to remain _____.
Many Americans were forced to ________ gas, food, and other supplies to ensure that the military had the materials it needed.
Being fought on _________ different continents at the same time made WWII different from WWI.
Planted by many Americans (and schools)as a way to help in the war effort.
Germany, Japan, and Italy made up the ______ Powers.
World War II was fought in Europe and in _______.
Great Britain and France initially entered WWII because of an _____ they had with Poland.
This program allowed the U.S. to send supplies and equipment to help fight the Axis Powers without actually entering the war.
Germany was led by _____.
GA's Bell Bomber Plant was important to the state because it created over 30,000 ______.

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Just like in WWI, _________ had more training facilities and military bases than did any other state.
Created 30,000 jobs for Georgians due to the high demand for B-29 Bombers
Many of the workers hired to build Liberty Ships in GA were ____.
The U.S. was not interested in joining the war when it 1st started because Americans were recovering from the _____.
Served as U.S. President during WWII
Even though the ______ initially signed a pact pledging help to Germany when it invaded Poland, they soon joined the Allied Powers instead.
The U.S. entered WWII on Dec. 7, 1941, after ________ was bombed by the Japanese.
Brunswick and ____________________ became important areas for the building of Liberty ships for WWII.
What did the U.S. use to get Japan to surrender?
The U.S. entered WWII and fought on the side of the _______ Powers

20 Clues: Germany was led by _____. • Served as U.S. President during WWII • What did the U.S. use to get Japan to surrender? • World War II was fought in Europe and in _______. • Germany, Japan, and Italy made up the ______ Powers. • Many of the workers hired to build Liberty Ships in GA were ____. • The U.S. entered WWII and fought on the side of the _______ Powers • ...

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The U.S. entered WWII on Dec. 7, 1941, after ________ was bombed by the Japanese.
Brunswick and ____________________ became important areas for the building of Liberty ships for WWII.
Created 30,000 jobs for Georgians due to the high demand for B-29 Bombers
Planted by many Americans (and schools)as a way to help in the war effort.
Many Americans were forced to ________ gas, food, and other supplies to ensure that the military had the materials it needed.
The U.S. entered WWII and fought on the side of the _______ Powers
Being fought on _________ different continents at the same time made WWII different from WWI.
Germany was led by _____.
GA's Bell Bomber Plant was important to the state because it created over 30,000 ______.
Germany, Japan, and Italy made up the ______ Powers.
Even though the ______ initially signed a pact pledging help to Germany when it invaded Poland, they soon joined the Allied Powers instead.
Many of the workers hired to build Liberty Ships in GA were ____.

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Just like in WWI, _________ had more training facilities and military bases than did any other state.
Great Britain and France initially entered WWII because of an _____ they had with Poland.
This program allowed the U.S. to send supplies and equipment to help fight the Axis Powers without actually entering the war.
Served as U.S. President during WWII
World War II was fought in Europe and in _______.
In the beginning, the U.S. didn't want to go to war so they attempted to remain _____.
The U.S. was not interested in joining the war when it 1st started because Americans were recovering from the _____.
What did the U.S. use to get Japan to surrender?

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This man's death set off a chain reaction which ultimately led to the outbreak of World War I: Francis _________
The only major naval engagement of World War I: Battle of ______
Type of warfare that resulted in the use of masks
Flying mammal
Leader of Italy during WW1: _______ Orlando
Who assassinated the Archduke Francis Ferdinand: _______ Princip
Powers who fought against the Central Powers
Truce in 1914 between German and French troops
Has a trunk
Declared war on France when France mobilized its army
Battle that saw the first use of chemical weapons
The worst gas used in WW1
Man's best friend
The German fleet of ships were known as: ____ ____ Fleet
When war becomes a "numbers game"
Needless killing and the waste of life for minimal benefit
Name given to Great Britain's navy: The _____ _____
Last open battle of WW1
Called for the right of self-determination by countries and also for the formation of the League of Nations: ______'s 14 Points
Political leader of France during WW1, but not its president: Georges __________
The king of Germany during WW1: _______ II
Commander of the American troops in Europe during WW1: John ________
Which battle witnessed the first use of the modern tank
President of France during WW1: _______ Poincare
Ended the war between Russia and the Central Powers: Treaty Of
The top commander during WW1 who was inspirational at the Battle of Tannerberg: Paul Von __________
American president during WW1: Woodrow ______
Explosive that could be lobbed into a trench system

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Austria's foreign minister who was known to be a war hawk: _______ Berchtold
Declared war on Germany, joining the Allied Forces
Has an alliance with Serbia because of shared Slavic thnic heritage
Likes to chase mice
Used to drop bombs on the enemy as well as find out the enemy's position
Had a history of mistrust and conflict with Germany
The Triple Alliance was formed by Germany, Austria-Hungary, and
Why were there intermittent truces or cease-fires between opposing trench systems
British general of British Troops in France during WW1: Sir Douglas ____
How many days could men spend in the trench system before being relieved
The German Plan of totally destroying French Forces by outflanking them was called
The leader of Great Britain during WW1: Lloyd ______
Declares war on Serbia with Germany's support
The last "open" battle of the Western Front
What type of warfare involved digging, barbed wire, and "no man's land"
Large marsupial
Attempt by Germany to bring Mexico into the war: __________ Telegram
The sinking of Lusitania was one of the many reasons this country entered the war
The German chancellor during WW1, favored war: Otto _______
Top French commander during WW1: ______ Joffre
The sinking of what ship that brought the United States closer to entering WWI
An explosive that shot directly with a flatter trajectory
How many treaties did Turkey sign inn WW1

51 Clues: Has a trunk • Flying mammal • Large marsupial • Man's best friend • Likes to chase mice • Last open battle of WW1 • The worst gas used in WW1 • When war becomes a "numbers game" • How many treaties did Turkey sign inn WW1 • The king of Germany during WW1: _______ II • Leader of Italy during WW1: _______ Orlando • The last "open" battle of the Western Front • ...

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Victory
Austro-Hungaria
Rearmanent
Treaty
The Cebtral Powers
No-man's-land
The Army
Armistice

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To withdraw
Wounded
Conquerings
Peace
Trench warfare
Valmuer
Submarine
Archduke
The navy
Chemical weapons
Empire
The Allies

20 Clues: Peace • Treaty • Empire • Wounded • Victory • Valmuer • Archduke • The navy • The Army • Submarine • Armistice • Rearmanent • The Allies • To withdraw • Conquerings • No-man's-land • Trench warfare • Austro-Hungaria • Chemical weapons • The Cebtral Powers

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name of the war
gaining control over a country
where jews were sent
fish
air force pilot before the start flying
ditch dug for protection
strong loyalty to ones country
president during the war
led Germany during the war
Germany, Italy and Japan
led by Adolf Hitler
shut up/stoptalking
known as one of the "Big Three"
what they killed jews in

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to talk alot about a topic
anyone with little authority
someone who thinks he's important
Atomic bomb dropped(F)
genocide killing millions
American troops forces to march 65 miles to prison camps
Eggs
Atomic bomb dropped(L)
the town the atomic bombs were dropped on(starts with n)
the town the atomic tombs were dropped on(starts with h)
Kite
German lightning warfare
the U.S, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union

27 Clues: fish • Eggs • Kite • name of the war • led by Adolf Hitler • shut up/stoptalking • where jews were sent • Atomic bomb dropped(F) • Atomic bomb dropped(L) • ditch dug for protection • president during the war • Germany, Italy and Japan • German lightning warfare • what they killed jews in • genocide killing millions • to talk alot about a topic • led Germany during the war • ...

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Limiting the amount of goods- esp. Food- that citizens can buy during wartime
(_____ Hand) the Serbian terrorist group who assassinated Franz Ferdinand to fight for all Serbians' freedom
(_____ War 1) WWI, also called the “Great War” was one of the deadliest global conflicts in history. It was fought between the Allies and the Central Powers. Fighting occurred throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Pacific, and parts of Asia.
to prepare and organize troops for war
strong love or pride for your country- willing to fight for your country
(____ Warfare) Fighting with trenches, mines, and barbed wire. Horrible Living conditions, great slaughter, no gains, stalemate, used in WW1.
(Treaty at _____) Treaty that ended WW I. It blamed Germany for WW I and handed down harsh punishment.
(_____ Power) Austria-Hungary, Germany, Ottoman Empire.
(Kaiser _____ II) Leader of Germany during WW1
The British passenger ship carrying 128 americans and weapons that was sunk by a German submarine- one reason for USA entering WW1
(______ Telegram) Secret German proposal to Mexico to form an alliance against USA- another reason for USA entering WW1
Nickname given to American soldiers because of their uniform buttons or their healthy, freash appearance compared to skinny soldiers who had fought for years
(Franz) The Archduke of Austria who was assassinated by Serbian terrorists- the Spark.
(____ Plan) German Plan to defeat both France and Russia at the same time.
The Building up of troops and weapons in preparation for war.

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promise to defend other countries- sides or teams of countries who face off in war
Agreement between enemies in a war to stop fighting- a truce
(Woodrow ______) American President during WWI
Situation where neither side can win or get an advantage- a draw
info or pictures that try to influence people's opinions and behaviors- not necessarily true
(Allied Powers - Triple ______) Great Britain, France, Russia
Not getting involved in other countries affairs/wars. USA tried this at the beginning of WW1

22 Clues: to prepare and organize troops for war • (Woodrow ______) American President during WWI • (Kaiser _____ II) Leader of Germany during WW1 • (_____ Power) Austria-Hungary, Germany, Ottoman Empire. • Agreement between enemies in a war to stop fighting- a truce • (Allied Powers - Triple ______) Great Britain, France, Russia • ...

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Means “lightning war.” A new type of warfare first used by the Germans in WWII. (pg 415)
German word for “living space.” (pg 414)
Country that Hitler promised to give Stalin in exchange for the Soviets pledge to not attack Germany (pg 41)
Hitler wanted the return of this city because it was an ethnically German city in the Polish Corridor close to the Baltic Sea. (pg 414)
This is the German speaking region of Czechoslovakia that Hitler wanted to bring back under German control. (pg 413)
This British Prime Minister claimed “I believe it is peace for our time” after meeting with Adolf Hitler. (pg 411)
In October of 1936, Germany and Italy created an alliance, known as the ______ Powers (pg 413)
Japan turned this area of China into an industrial and military base for future expansion (pg 412)
In October of 1935, Italy invaded this African country. (pg 413)
Hitler’s violation of the Treaty of Versailles boosted his _________ in Germany (pg 412)
Hitler did not want to fight on two ___________, east and west, at the same time. (pg 414)
The period of time during the German air war against England where they specifically attacked cities (pg 418).

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Port city in France that saw hundreds of thousands of French and British troops trapped during the German invasion of France. (pg 415)
Germany could not attack the English by sea so they attacked through this instead. (pg 417)
Americans supported this policy that the country should not be involved in any war (pg 414)
During the Pearl Harbor attack, the Japanese failed to sink any of these types of ships. (The answer is in plural form) (pg 419).
The United States did this to Japanese assets because of the Japanese actions in Indochina (pg 419)
British Prime Minister who is famous for saying, “We shall defend our island whatever the cost may be.” (pg 417)
The unoccupied part of France that was ruled by a pupper German government was known as this (pg 417)
In 1940, the United States started the first peacetime one of these. (pg 418)
Great Britain and France did little to stop Hitler’s expansion because they believed in this idea (pg 413)
Abbreviation for the Royal Air Force, (Great Britain's air force) (pg 417)
This word means “political union.” Germany had this union with Austria in 1938. (pg 413)
He became the Japanese prime minister in 1941 and began preparing Japan for war against the United States. (pg 419)
France relied on the ______ Line, a string of heavily armed fortresses along the German border. (pg 415)

25 Clues: German word for “living space.” (pg 414) • In October of 1935, Italy invaded this African country. (pg 413) • Abbreviation for the Royal Air Force, (Great Britain's air force) (pg 417) • In 1940, the United States started the first peacetime one of these. (pg 418) • Means “lightning war.” A new type of warfare first used by the Germans in WWII. (pg 415) • ...

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people had a specific amount of food they could buy
British passenger ship
loyalty and devotion to a nation
led the USA into war in 1917
made it a crime to convey info about war efforts
state of being neutral
Germany's intentions if USA declared war
punishes acts of interference with govt relations
France, USA, UK, Russia, Italy, Japan
a union between nation
make people aligned with government interests
outlined conditions of peace
when a strong country invades a weak country
heir to the throne of austria-hungary

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wanted a strong military
freedom of press under 1st ammendment
submarines sink ships
a German submarine
sold to support the cause of WW1
points rebuilding of the post war world
expand the military temporarily
two three four or more trenches, a mile long
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Ottoman Empire
created after the first world war for resolving international disputes

24 Clues: a German submarine • submarines sink ships • British passenger ship • state of being neutral • a union between nation • wanted a strong military • led the USA into war in 1917 • outlined conditions of peace • expand the military temporarily • loyalty and devotion to a nation • sold to support the cause of WW1 • freedom of press under 1st ammendment • ...

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Member of the Black Hand, that wanted Bosnia to be free of Austria-Hungary and become part of a large Serbian Kingdom
Great Britain, France, and Russia
Ditches protected by barbed wire
A policy of active government intervention in the economy that may have prevented a social revolution in the United States
The four causes of World War I
A period of low economic activity and rising unemployment
Involving a complete mobilization of resources and people
Began as a small faction of a Marxist party called the Russian Social Democrats that were dedicated to violent revolution
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy

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A war based on wearing the other side down by constant attacks and heavy losses
Systems directed by government agencies
Ideas spread to influence public opinion for or against a cause
28th President of the United States
Guaranteed Germany's new western borders with France and Belgium
A military draft
The government aims to control the political, economic, social, intellectual, and cultural lives of its citizens
Heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary
32nd Democratic President of the United States that won the 1932 presidential election
Councils composed of representatives from the workers and soldiers
The right of unions to negotiate with employers over wages and hours
Going into debt
Process of assembling troops and supplies for war

22 Clues: Going into debt • A military draft • The four causes of World War I • Ditches protected by barbed wire • Great Britain, France, and Russia • 28th President of the United States • Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy • Heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary • Systems directed by government agencies • Process of assembling troops and supplies for war • ...

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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 • ...

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It was a group of governments that strived to prevent wars and protect independent nations.
Payment that the losers of a war must pay to the victors.
The nickname for US soldiers in World War I
The Eastern Front during World War I was fought in Eastern Europe between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Bulgaria on one side and Russia and Romania on the other side.
A secret telegram from Germany that was intercepted by the British. It requested an alliance between Germany and Mexico against the United States. The discovery of this telegram caused the United States to declare war on Germany.
The name for German submarines which comes from the German word "Unterseeboat."
A geographical region of the German Empire that included northern Germany and Poland
A geographical region in Southeast Europe that includes countries such as Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Romania, and Serbia.
A type of land warfare where each side digs long lines of trenches for protection.
A strategy that Germany had for fighting a war on two fronts: one against France and one against Russia.

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The front line was the point at which the armies of each side met.
The Treaty between the Allies and Germany that ended World War I.
Information used and distributed to present one side of an issue.
President Woodrow Wilson issued Fourteen Points that were his goals for an end to World War I and lasting peace.
Large, heavy guns used on land warfare.
The Big Four were the leaders from the four Major Allies including Britain, France, Italy, and the United States.
The area between the front lines of two enemy armies
The Central Powers included Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria
An alliance between a number of countries including Britain, France, Russia, Italy, and Japan
The original alliance between Russia, France, and Britain. It later became the Allied Powers.

20 Clues: Large, heavy guns used on land warfare. • The nickname for US soldiers in World War I • The area between the front lines of two enemy armies • Payment that the losers of a war must pay to the victors. • The Treaty between the Allies and Germany that ended World War I. • Information used and distributed to present one side of an issue. • ...

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cloth and/or rubber mask connected to an air filter and used to protect the face and lungs from poison gases.
the inner wall of a trench, made of earth and wood and topped with sandbags, to protect soldiers.
a signal, given by siren, to announce that it is now safe to remove one’s gas mask after a gas attack.
type of wire used for establishing telephone connections between posts.
shelter dug on the side of a trench, in the ground, used as living quarters, for storage of supplies or for protection.
an artillery projectile containing an explosive bursting charge.
steel blade, shaped like a short sword, that is fixed at the end of a rifle and used for hand-to-hand combat.
a small, flat, wingless insect that lives off the blood of its host.
a unit of soldiers, normally consisting of 50 men.
a soldier, armed with a rifle and usually well hidden, who shoots at exposed individuals of an enemy’s forces.

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the narrow, muddy, treeless stretch of land, characterized by numerous shell holes, that separated German and Allied trenches during the First World War. Being in No Man’s Land was considered very dangerous since it offered little or no protection for soldiers.
type of gas which gives off a poisonous vapour, designed to kill, injure or disable a soldier by inhalation or contact.
weapon used to fire very large projectiles. Howitzers, guns and mortars are types of artillery. Popularly known as cannons.
a type of cannon used to fire projectiles at high angles.
a tunnel within a trench, dug to a point beneath the enemy’s trenches.
a specific task assigned to an individual or group, usually entailing physical labour.
narrow ledge, located inside a trench, that allows soldiers to see over the parapet.
a long, deep and narrow hole in the ground, with the earth thrown up in front, dug to protect soldiers from bullets and other projectiles.
the area of military operations during the First World War which ran from Belgium, through northern France, and to the Swiss border.
a place that is designated for soldiers to receive food and shelter.

20 Clues: a unit of soldiers, normally consisting of 50 men. • a type of cannon used to fire projectiles at high angles. • an artillery projectile containing an explosive bursting charge. • a place that is designated for soldiers to receive food and shelter. • a small, flat, wingless insect that lives off the blood of its host. • ...

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a reason for an action or condition
murder by sudden or secret attack often for political reasons
a general encounter between armies, ships of war, or aircraft
the land of a person's birth, residence, or citizenship
the power or capacity of causing an effect in indirect or intangible ways
the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
a geographic area belonging to or under the jurisdiction of a governmental authority
to make known formally, officially, or explicitly

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a final proposition, condition, or demand
a military person lost through death, wounds, injury, sickness, internment, or capture or through being missing in action
a comparatively narrow passageway connecting two large bodies of water
one engaged in military service and especially in the army
to refuse to accept, consider, submit to, take for some purpose
to assemble and make ready for war duty
a telegraphic dispatch
based on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services
incitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority
competitive or opposing action of incompatibles
a state of usually open and declared armed hostile conflict between states or nations
a definite course or method of action selected from among alternatives and in light of given conditions to guide and determine present and future decisions

20 Clues: a telegraphic dispatch • a reason for an action or condition • to assemble and make ready for war duty • a final proposition, condition, or demand • competitive or opposing action of incompatibles • to make known formally, officially, or explicitly • the land of a person's birth, residence, or citizenship • one engaged in military service and especially in the army • ...

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This leader was executed a hung on display with his mistress
Hitler made this a government policy meaning hatred towards jews
A cause of WWII when Hitler was allowed to take over part of Czechoslovakia but then ended up taking over all of it
Battle involving Canadians capturing this Italian town
Germany invaded this country on September 1, 1939 to start WWII
These camps were designed for mass murder
This country signed the non-aggression pact with Germany
Spain's leader during WWII
The US dropped the atomic bomb called "little boy" on this city
Emperor of Japan during WWII
NRMA soldiers were nicknamed this
Battle over the skies against Germany
A miracle happened at this beach in France

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William Mackenzie King promised that he wouldn't introduce this law in the 1939 election
The US dropped another atomic bomb called "fat man" on this city
Russia's leader during WWII
The beach that Canada landed on during operation overload
A german word that means lightning warfare
Jews were forced into these places in Poland during the Holocaust
Battle in France that didn't go as planned for the Allies
Internment camps were made for these people following the Pearl Harbour attack
Battle involving Germany trying to stop Canada from transporting materials to Britain
Evil dictator who led Germany through WWII
These things were censored during WWII
This country declared war on Germany independently on September 10, 1939
This leader was paralyzed from the waist down
Canada surrenders to the Japanese in this country
Known for his "we shall fight on the beaches" speech
This person was put in charge of making sure goods were made properly and quickly
Canada's prime minister during WWII

30 Clues: Spain's leader during WWII • Russia's leader during WWII • Emperor of Japan during WWII • NRMA soldiers were nicknamed this • Canada's prime minister during WWII • Battle over the skies against Germany • These things were censored during WWII • These camps were designed for mass murder • A german word that means lightning warfare • Evil dictator who led Germany through WWII • ...

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Why Japan wanted to expand
Hitler to Mussolini
Genocide of jewish
Americas plan to reconstruct Europe
Leader of germany
Dropped atomic bomb
Where a nuke was dropped
Act that made Germany,Italy,Japan allies
Normandy
Another name for Hitler
Soviet Leader
People Hitler was against

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Great Britain prime minister
Italian Dictator
Hitler's political system
Lightning war
American government system
Name of conference to split germany
Hitler's largest concentration camp
Dictator of Japan
Name of the trials to punish Nazis for war crimes

21 Clues: Normandy • Lightning war • Soviet Leader • Italian Dictator • Leader of germany • Dictator of Japan • Genocide of jewish • Hitler to Mussolini • Dropped atomic bomb • Another name for Hitler • Where a nuke was dropped • Hitler's political system • People Hitler was against • Why Japan wanted to expand • American government system • Great Britain prime minister • ...

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must at all times be equal or better than any two other navies combined
extreme pride and affection for ones country
all of the resources of a nation are organized for the one purpose
the alliance between France, Russia, Britain
ditches that offered protection against enemy fire but vulnerable to artillery attacks
a terrorist organization that supported violent action to achieve its goal
a close association of nations for the achievement of common objective
to avoid a two front war, Germany attacks France in 6 weeks the proceeds to attack Russia through the neutral land Belgium
unification of the Slavic peoples of the Balkans
famous cheque where Germany expressed their support for Austria-Hungary no matter what
the policy of making a countries armed forces very strong
advancing and fully exposed to the enemy fire and their machine gun

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competition to become the best equipped military
development of industries in a country
the alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
continuous stalemates where it was impossible for one side to gain the upper hand
the narrow strip between trenches
where a country must fight on two distinct fronts
a threat which states that one must meet certain conditions or face dire consequences
extending the rule of authority of ones country over other counties or territories

20 Clues: the narrow strip between trenches • development of industries in a country • extreme pride and affection for ones country • the alliance between France, Russia, Britain • competition to become the best equipped military • unification of the Slavic peoples of the Balkans • where a country must fight on two distinct fronts • ...

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Communist group that overthrew the Russian government
Note/telegram that asked Mexico to attack the US
Germans sunk this ship which enraged Americans
Battle where Russia was destroyed, but gave France time
WWI was the first time _ were used in warfare
_ Campaign where Ottoman Empire joined the war
Australians, New Zealanders, and Canadians who fought at Gallipoli
The assassination of Franz _ led to WWI
Vladimir _ was the leader of the Bolsheviks
Outbreak of _ led to the deaths of 20-50 million people in WWI

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US president Woodrow _ tried to remain neutral during WWI
Most deadly battle of WWI
_ gas was used to attack trenches
This battle was known as the Death Race
Treaty of _ ended WWI
Much of WWI was a _ because neither side could make a lot of progress
Tsar _ was the ruler of Russia during WWI
This battle was meant to "bleed France white"
_ was used to influence the public's opinion
_ Campaign had 3 parts, fought in Belgium
no-mans _ was the area between trenches
_ Massacre where Ottomans killed 1,000,000 Armenians
Battle where trench warfare began
_ was responsible to fight Austria-Hungary

24 Clues: Treaty of _ ended WWI • Most deadly battle of WWI • _ gas was used to attack trenches • Battle where trench warfare began • This battle was known as the Death Race • no-mans _ was the area between trenches • The assassination of Franz _ led to WWI • Tsar _ was the ruler of Russia during WWI • _ Campaign had 3 parts, fought in Belgium • ...

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Leader of America at the beginning of WWII
The invasion of this country is the start of World War I
Leader of American forces in Europe
Last offensive of the German army in the West before the war ends
Leader of American forces in the Pacific
Leader of England during WWII
Acquiring a territory as part of your own, ie Austria and Czechlosovakia
Second city to have an atomic bomb dropped on them ending the war with Japan
American leader at the end of WWII
American strategy of capturing land in the Pacific to get closer to Japan
Turning point of the war in the Pacific
Turning point of war with Soviet Union

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Living space was needed for the German people
Bloody battle in the Pacific that was used as a staging point for the invasion of Okinawa
America, England, Russia, and the French Resistance
Attack on America that forced us into war
Gave the President of America the power to sell or lend equipment to countries fighting the Axis Powers
Leader of the Soviet Union
Emporer of Japan
America's position for the first two years of the war
Pacifying someone by giving into their demands
First city to have an atomic bomb dropped on them
Leader of American forces in North Africa and Italy
The idea that all Germans should be living in Germany
General of the Japanese Army
Country that invaded China and threated the US territory of the Philippines
Leader of Germany
Better known name for Operation Neptune where Allied forces land in Normandy, France.

28 Clues: Emporer of Japan • Leader of Germany • Leader of the Soviet Union • General of the Japanese Army • Leader of England during WWII • American leader at the end of WWII • Leader of American forces in Europe • Turning point of war with Soviet Union • Turning point of the war in the Pacific • Leader of American forces in the Pacific • Attack on America that forced us into war • ...

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Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the war
Nickname for the generation that fought in WW1
Trenches were primarily on this front in France and Belgium
Germany’s last major offensive campaign in 1918
ocean liner sunk by a German U-boat in 1915
Country where Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated
System for mandatory enlistment in the military

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Battle in 1916 with over one million casualties
1917 revolution that led Russia to withdraw from the war
A secret communication from Germany encouraging Mexico to attack the U.S.
French general who led Allied forces during the final part of WWI
Nickname for American soldiers in WWI
Woodrow Wilson’s proposed peace framework
The alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire
A country that joined the Allies in 1917
Type of warfare with soldiers in long, narrow ditches
1919 agreement that placed heavy reparations on Germany
Poisonous gas first used as a weapon in WWI
where the treaty ending WWI was signed
Type of military aircraft used for reconnaissance and combat

20 Clues: Nickname for American soldiers in WWI • where the treaty ending WWI was signed • A country that joined the Allies in 1917 • Woodrow Wilson’s proposed peace framework • Poisonous gas first used as a weapon in WWI • ocean liner sunk by a German U-boat in 1915 • Nickname for the generation that fought in WW1 • Battle in 1916 with over one million casualties • ...

World War I 2025-03-11

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Prevents access to trade
Weapon that led to development of trenches
Treaty that ended WWI
Nation that exited the war early due to the Bolshevik Revolution
___________ Telegram
Common name for a German submarine
Cease fire
“Clear and Present _________” est. by Schenck v. US
Speech critical of the government
Amendment challenged during WWI
US President during WWI
Obtained right to vote after WWI
___________ Gas introduced at the Battle of Ypres
Supported neutrality
Wanted US to enter WWI
US entered the war on this side during WWI
Number of years WWI lasted
Spying to obtain political or military information
______ war; the complete mobilization of people & resources
Mass movement of Black Americans to northern cities
Widespread fear associated with communism

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British passenger ship sunk by Germany submarines
Process of preparing a nation for war
Wilson’s ________ Points
Organization created to prevent war; the US never joined it
Event that sparked WWI
Used for the fist time as a symbol of the US during WWI
Information designed to influence public opinion
German Kaiser during WWI
Majority of WWI was fought here
Another name for WWI
Act passed to establish the draft
Nation invaded by Germany en route to France
Soldiers stopped in an unofficial cease fire on this holiday
Established to conserve energy & fuel (abbreviation)
Serbian nationalist group
Name given to American soldiers in WWI
Homeland of Franz Ferdinand
___________ Pledge
Intense pride in one’s homeland
Flower symbolizing the remembrance of WWI soldiers
Area between the trenches
Sold to Americans to finance the war
_______ Gardens
First introduced at the Battle of the Somme

45 Clues: Cease fire • _______ Gardens • ___________ Pledge • Another name for WWI • ___________ Telegram • Supported neutrality • Treaty that ended WWI • Event that sparked WWI • Wanted US to enter WWI • US President during WWI • Wilson’s ________ Points • Prevents access to trade • German Kaiser during WWI • Serbian nationalist group • Area between the trenches • Number of years WWI lasted • ...

World War One 2025-04-01

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Australia and New Zealand Army Corps
When a country either builds up its military to be stronger than its rivals, or allows leaders of the military to start making government decisions.
An agreement between two or more countries to support and defend each other during war.
Information to persuade or influence people to one point of view.
An artillery bullet or bomb
A person killed or injured in war.
Controlling or restricting the information that the public receives by banning certain topics in books, newspapers, movies, media etc.
An extreme sense of pride in your country, including feeling that your country/race is superior to all others.
Prisoner of War

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Large-calibre guns used in warfare on land.
A foreign person of thing
An affectionate term for an Australian soldiers
Australian Imperial Force
Being forced by the government to enlist in the army.
Returned Services League
an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting
An official written agreement between two countries.
Fragments of a bomb, shell, or other object thrown out by an explosion
Life in the home country while war is being fought abroad.
The belief that stronger and more powerful countries should rule over weaker ones.

20 Clues: Prisoner of War • Returned Services League • A foreign person of thing • Australian Imperial Force • An artillery bullet or bomb • A person killed or injured in war. • Australia and New Zealand Army Corps • Large-calibre guns used in warfare on land. • An affectionate term for an Australian soldiers • An official written agreement between two countries. • ...

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