Imperialism and World War 1

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