World War I

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  1. 5. This weapon was an early example of chemical warfare.
  2. 7. This technological advancement introduced in 1918 made it possible for the Allies to break through the Central Powers' trenches.
  3. 8. This country was dissolved into many smaller countries at the end of the war.
  4. 9. Germany offered Mexico a chance to retake California, Texas, and other Southwestern States with this telegram.
  5. 15. This man was the President of the United States during World War I. (last name only)
  6. 16. The practice of creating a strong and powerful military.
  7. 19. This refers to the movement of African Americans from the rural areas of the south to urban cities in the north.
  8. 24. A number of secret _____ played a large role in bringing many countries into a war that should have been a regional conflict.
  9. 25. The area between trenches which was particularly lethal for either side to cross.
  10. 26. Limiting the consumption of food, fuel, fabric, or metal during the war.
  11. 27. This man led the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia. (last name only)
  12. 28. This was a large ditch dug into the ground to provide soldiers cover from enemy fire.
  13. 29. The Federal Government raised money for the war by selling these to American citizens.
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  1. 1. At the end of World War I, this country was held responsible for all damages of the war.
  2. 2. The Committee on Public Information created a lot of _____ in order to convince Americans to support the war.
  3. 3. When using this weapon, one soldier had the same firepower as 500 soldiers using rifles.
  4. 4. This Allied Country left the war in 1917 after a violent revolution removed their Emperor from power.
  5. 6. Even though the President of the United States recommended the creation of this organization, the US Senate refused to actually join.
  6. 10. The era of _____ resulted in many rivalries and tensions between the large empires of Europe.
  7. 11. The belief that one's country or culture is the best.
  8. 12. The _____ Powers were Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire.
  9. 13. When this ship sank in 1915, 126 Americans died, raising tensions between the US and Germany.
  10. 14. At the end of the war, the President of the United States suggested "_____ Points" to prevent future wars.
  11. 17. The majority of World War I was a _____, in which neither side made any significant gains against the other.
  12. 18. The _____ Act limited the free speech rights of Americans during the war.
  13. 20. The Treaty of _____ officially ended World War I, but ultimately caused many more problems for the future of Europe.
  14. 21. New German technology used to launch surprise attacks on allied ships.
  15. 22. The death of this man was the "explosion" that ignited the war. (last name only)
  16. 23. The _____ Powers were the United Kingdom, France, Russia, and the US.
  17. 30. The Selective Service Act allowed the government to ______ citizens into military service.