Across
- 2. The group of nations, including Britain, France, and later the United States, that fought against the Central Powers.
- 5. The group of nations, including Germany and Austria-Hungary, that fought against the Allies.
- 6. An agreement to stop fighting, ending World War I on November 11, 1918.
- 7. Strong pride in one’s nation or ethnic group that can lead to conflict with others.
- 8. The alliance of Great Britain, France, and Russia before World War I.
- 11. The part of the Treaty of Versailles that blamed Germany for starting World War I.
- 12. A German submarine used during World War I.
- 14. The belief that a country should build up its military and be ready to use force.
- 16. A type of fighting where soldiers lived and fought from long ditches to protect themselves.
- 19. A policy in which a nation seeks to control other lands for resources, power, or influence.
- 20. The pre-World War I alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
Down
- 1. A secret message in which Germany asked Mexico to join the war against the United States.
- 3. A naval strategy in which submarines sank ships without warning, including civilian ships.
- 4. A situation in which neither side in a conflict can gain an advantage or win.
- 9. Money a defeated country is required to pay for damages caused during a war.
- 10. The planned killing of a public or political figure.
- 13. An international organization created to promote peace and prevent future wars.
- 15. The peace treaty that officially ended World War I and punished Germany.
- 17. A strategy in which each side tries to wear down the enemy through continuous losses.
- 18. Agreements between countries to support each other, especially in times of war.
