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- 3. The joined forces of Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire during WW1.
- 10. Taking place in both the eastern and western front, this type of warfare was fought from dug-in positions, or in trenches.
- 11. German submarines.
- 12. The longest and deadliest battle of World War 1; this particular battle ended with no clear victory. (February 21- December 18, 1916)
- 14. A prewar alliance between Russia, France, and Britain.
- 15. Heir to the Austria-Hungary throne before being assassinated by a Serbian nationalist (their death started WW1).
- 16. A treaty imposed by Allied forces that put the war's blame on Germany exorbitant reparations.
- 17. Certificates sold by the government in the U.S. in order to help fund the war.
- 18. A telegram from Germany to Mexico that was intercepted by British intelligence (also one reason the U.S. to join the war).
- 21. A mutual defensive treaty.
- 22. The German foreign minister responsible for the Zimmerman Telegram.
- 23. Expanding a nation’s power outside of their own borders (yet another main cause of WW1).
- 27. Payments made to insure coverage for damage or injury inflicted during war.
- 30. One of the largest battles fought in the war, it was simultaneous with the Battle of Verdun. (July 1- November 18, 1916)
- 32. A constant escalation of armed forces; depending on one’s military to determine foreign policy (another main cause).
- 33. Britain’s prime minister during WW2, and head of Britain’s navy until he was demoted in 1915.
- 35. “The battle to end all battles” or the first war that involved at least one country from each continent participating
- 36. Poisonous gas used against enemies.
- 37. Desire by common people to have their own homeland (one of the main causes of WW1).
- 38. A war measure that prevents anything from going in or out of the country.
- 39. A British passenger ship that was sunk by a German submarine.
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- 1. Formulated in 1905, a German plan that said how Germany should handle the threat of a war on fronts with Russia and France.
- 2. A battle on October 19, 1914 in which the Allied and German forces began to control the city through its advantageous posts on the north coast of Belgium.
- 4. The terrorist Serbian nationalist group responsible for planning the Archduke’s assassination
- 5. One of many new weapons of the war; a weapon that fires a quick stream of bullets for extended amounts of time.
- 6. A war that is declared victorious determined by which side is able to endure numerous, prolonged casualties.
- 7. A German policy that allowed for submarines to attack merchant ships without warning (would allow the sinking of the Lusitania).
- 8. A battle during September 5-9, 1914. After their defeat, the Allies managed stop German forces at the Marne River and forced them back.
- 9. America’s longstanding hesitance to get involved with European affairs and alliances.
- 13. Warfare dependent on gas or diesel engines, tanks, or airplanes.
- 16. A heavy armored vehicle; could easily travel over barbed wire or enemy trenches.
- 19. dirigible bombers that could level buildings in seconds.
- 20. The total number of people who are killed, wounded, or captured in battle.
- 24. A prewar alliance that consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy before Italy dropped out to remain neutral in regards of the war.
- 25. A war in which all of a country’s resources go to the war effort.
- 26. The president of the United States during the entire war period.
- 28. The joined forces of the United States, France, Britain, Russia, and Italy during WW1.
- 29. The area between the trenches, which were filled with barbed wire.
- 31. This sickness took a toll on soldiers from both sides of the war.
- 34. The Russian tsar who abdicated in March 1917 after the “February Revolution”.