World War I

3. defending a position by fighting from within deep ditches
4. German submarines used to attack Allied and neutral ships
5. alliance between Austria-Hungary, Germany, and Ottoman Empire (AH GOE)
6. alliance between Japan, France, Russia, Italy, and Great Britain (JF RIB)
8. British passenger ship that was attacked by a German U-boat, killing 128 Americans
10. situation in which neither side can win a clear victory
11. “flu;” killed more people worldwide than World War I combat
13. a final peace settlement of World War I
14. strong sense of pride and loyalty to one’s nation
16. building an empire by founding colonies or conquering other nations
17. secret note in which Germany promised to give Mexico parts of the United States if Mexico would form an alliance with Germany against the United States
18. a wartime vegetable garden developed to increase food production especially by home gardeners
20. bonds issued to raise billions of dollars for the Allies’ war efforts
24. payments for war damages
25. President Wilson’s plan for peace and the end of World War I

1. the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary who was assassinated in 1914
2. US President during World War I
7. established the draft of men between the ages of 21 and 30 in 1917
9. murder of a public figure by surprise attack
12. an international assembly of nations to settle disputes between countries and encourage democracy
15. countries join forces or work together to achieve a goal
19. aggressive buildup of armed forces
21. unbiased; not favoring either side in a conflict
22. overthrew the Russian government to set up communism, which led to Russia’s withdrawal from World War I
23. truce