World War One in 19 Words

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  1. 6. This was an attack by Great Britain and France on a waterway in Turkey that connected Asia and Europe. This attack was executed in WWI since it would allow for an easier attack on Britain's and France's enemy, Russia, helping to weaken Russia during WWI. It was also planned in order to gain more allies from neutral countries. This attack failed due to Germany helping the Turkish army and the loss of many British ships.
  2. 7. A battle tactic used in WWI that consists of constant and forceful attacks on an opposing country in order to weaken them, in turn causing them to surrender. The stronger army usually has the most money and goods. The trench battles of WWI used this tactic since they needed to wear down the other side to win.
  3. 8. This is an event that occurs when two opposing sides come to a point where seemingly nothing can be done. This happened in the trenches of WWI and lead to slow battles with a grey area on who truly won a battle. WWI consisted of many of these due to the unsure ways of winning in trenches since no one would leave.
  4. 10. This was an action that Germany agreed to in the signing of Versailles. Germany promised in the signing to provide money for and mend the devastation that was left in its wake during WWI. The treaty of Versailles held this against the Germans since this was the treaty that ended WWI.
  5. 12. A type of battle in WWI that was fought between two armies. The armies did not move very much due to their settlement in dug out spaces as they attacked the opposing team. This fighting was created after weapons advanced to a point where they could not be stopped by any known defense. The two trenches formed “no man's land”.
  6. 13. One of the most prominent use of this strategy in WWI was made by the British. This tactic was used on the water to block the ports of Austria-Hungary and Germany in order to run them out of resources and force them to give up. This weakened both of the countries as the fought in WWI and lead to the Allies win.
  7. 16. One of the main reasons for the beginning of WWI. Many of the countries involved with WWI were very focused on this since growing in size meant growing in power and status. The greed that was displayed by the countries of Europe and their need for more lead to the tension that caused WWI.
  8. 18. A battle that consisted of planes in close proximity to each other . Machine Guns were placed on the wing of planes were the weapons in this battle. WWI consisted of many influential battles using this tactic, the first battle being between Lieutenant Spratt and a German pilot.
  9. 19. A large warship that was used by both sides of the fight in WWI. They were used to drop bombs on specific places. This allowed the Germans to fight closer to England throughout WWI. These weapons were used as attacks from above in WWI.
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  1. 1. This was a telegram sent from Germany to Mexico. It offered help in reclaiming the land of the United States in return for their help in WWI. When this message was sent, the United States intercepted it and decided to fight back against the Germans and enter WWI. After this the USA joined the Allies.
  2. 2. Facts and information that have been changed or altered in order to display a specific belief that can be spread to others in order to change how they see an event or occurrence. Used in WWI in order to allow the public to understand what was happening around them, but also allowed the government to control their opinions on certain events due to the information he provided about it.
  3. 3. A mutual agreement that began the end of WWI. Germany was struggling to hold on so they decided to end WWI. This consensus was created by Germany and the Allies an was signed in order to end the fighting that was occuring in WWI. This consensus was created 6 months before the Treaty of Versaille which truly ended WWI.
  4. 4. An expensive vacation boat that was owned by Great Britain. It was sunk after an attack by a German submarine. This attack was not allowed in war, and also ended up killing americans when it was attacked. This was one of the reasons that America joined WWI and fought against Germany.
  5. 5. A treaty between the Allied Powers of Europe and Germany. This treaty was signed in order to end WWI. This treaty forced Germany to undo all of the damage that it had done throughout the war, and give taken land back to the Allies. Overall, the treaty punished Germany for their actions in WWI and created peace between the countries as it weakened Germany and ended WWI.
  6. 9. This was the type of war that took place in WWI. This consisted of a country making war the most important thing. Everything was done for the better of the war, and to help their country and it allies win. This led to and attack on the people of the countries and not only the military. A countries way of life was altered by this devotion to war by allowing women to work.
  7. 11. Used by the United States during the formation of WWI. This is the choice of not choosing sides in war in order to stay out of conflict. The US choose neutrality in order to provide weapons for both sides, gain profit and not cause conflict within the nationalities living within its borders.
  8. 14. The action of building resources and military for war. The countries of Europe were rapidly growing their military before WWI in order to display power, and stay safe from attackers. The growth of the multiple armies in Europe created fear and was one of the main reasons for the beginning of WWI.
  9. 15. The action of joining forces with other countries e in order to provide well-being and protection for those involved. This partnership is said to be one of the main reasons for the beginning of WWI since it caused tension all over Europe.
  10. 17. Plan An idea formed by Germany’s military in order to attack France. This attack style was later used on France during WWI, but was not successful due to the small military that executed it.