WWI
Across
- 1. the U.S. forces, led by Gen. John Pershing, who fought with the allies in Europe during WWI
- 7. German submarines used in World War I
- 9. information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause
- 10. Formed in 1920. An organization of nations formed after World War I to promote cooperation and peace.
- 13. As part of the Treaty of Versailles, Germany was ordered to pay fines to the Allies to repay the costs of the war. Opposed by the U.S., it quickly lead to a severe depression in Germany.
- 14. Law that requires people of a certain age to enlist in the military.
- 16. Tax on your average income to support the war.
- 20. joined allied powers late
- 21. a policy or ideology of extending the rule over peoples and other countries
- 22. The rapid spread of a contagious disease among large numbers of people.
- 25. ottoman empire
- 26. The U.S had less than 100 of them in WW1
- 28. a covering for a soldiers head
- 30. german emperor
- 31. idea about how nations should work together
- 33. 28th President of the United States
- 36. A system of managing government through departments.
- 38. Protection of merchant ships from U-boat attacks by having ships travel in large groups escorted by warships.
- 39. Treaty that ended WW I. It blamed Germany for WW I and handed down harsh punishment.
- 40. a temporary peace agreement to end fighting
- 43. They used intimidation and fear towards blacks catholics, and jews.
- 44. the belief of a government or a people that a state should maintain a strong military
- 45. Movement between 1915 - 1940 of millions of African Americans to the north in search of work and fair treatment.
- 46. States Germany alone must accept responsibility for causing the war.
Down
- 2. Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
- 3. a rapid firing weapon
- 4. Commander of the American Expeditionary Force
- 5. 1917 law that set heavy fines and long prison terms for antiwar activities
- 6. Started in 1919 - Intense fear of communism and other politically radical ideas.
- 8. An alliance between Great Britain, France and Russia in the years before WWI.
- 11. Fighting with trenches, mines, and barbed wire. Horrible living conditions, great slaughter, no gains, stalemate, used in WWI.
- 12. They do no believe in government.
- 15. A telegram Germany Sent to Mexico to convince Mexico to attack the U.S.
- 17. to give up power
- 18. wilson's plan for world peace following world war I
- 19. countries forming together for mutual benefit
- 23. unable to read or write
- 24. a british passenger ship that was sunk by a german U-boat in 1915
- 27. russian emperors
- 29. made it a crime to write, print, utter, or publish criticism of the president of government
- 32. The Great War
- 34. certificates sold by the United States government to pay for the war.
- 35. strongly supporting a nation
- 37. left allied powers early
- 41. policy of supporting neither side in a war
- 42. a person who tries to stir up war