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- 3. A German military strategy devised before World War I to quickly defeat France by circumventing its fortified border with Belgium and then turning east to fight Russia.
- 4. Prime Minister of France during World War I, known for his role in leading France to victory and his uncompromising stance during the Treaty of Versailles negotiations.
- 6. The controlled distribution of scarce resources, such as food and goods, to ensure equitable distribution during times of scarcity, often implemented during wartime.
- 8. The 28th President of the United States who served during World War I and played a key role in shaping the post-war world through his advocacy for the League of Nations and the Fourteen Points.
- 11. The alliance during World War I consisting primarily of Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria.
- 12. The alliance during World War I consisting primarily of France, Russia, the United Kingdom, Italy (from 1915), and later joined by the United States and others.
- 13. An alliance formed in 1907 between France, Russia, and the United Kingdom, in response to the formation of the Triple Alliance and growing tensions in Europe.
- 14. A type of warfare characterized by troops occupying trenches dug into the ground, facing each other across a stagnant front line.
- 15. Information, often biased or misleading, spread to promote a particular political cause or ideology.
- 16. A formal agreement to cease hostilities, often used as a preliminary step to negotiate a peace treaty.
- 17. A belief in the importance of military power and the glorification of military virtues, often leading to the prioritization of military buildup and aggressive foreign policy.
- 18. II: The last German Emperor and King of Prussia who ruled from 1888 to 1918, known for his militaristic policies and role in the events leading up to World War I.
- 19. A statement of principles outlined by Woodrow Wilson in 1918, aiming to establish lasting peace and address the causes of World War I.
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- 1. The theater of World War I located in Eastern Europe, primarily involving Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Russia.
- 2. The main theater of World War I located in Western Europe, characterized by trench warfare and static battle lines.
- 5. Watercraft capable of operating underwater, used extensively in naval warfare during World War I for blockade, commerce raiding, and other purposes.
- 7. An alliance formed in 1882 between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy, primarily for mutual defense against potential adversaries, particularly France.
- 9. An international organization established after World War I with the goal of maintaining world peace and preventing future conflicts, precursor to the United Nations.
- 10. The right of a people to determine their own political status, form of government, and economic system without external influence.
- 13. A concept of warfare in which a nation mobilizes all available resources, including civilian population and industry, to support the war effort.
- 20. The peace treaty signed in 1919 that officially ended World War I, imposing harsh penalties on Germany and laying the groundwork for future conflicts.