Across
- 2. The development of armed forces and one of the three "isms" to cause WWI.
- 3. Treaty that established 9 new nations and could be considered a cause of WWII.
- 4. The plan to defeat German U-Boats using merchant vessels to travel in large groups surrounded by destroyers and cruisers.
- 6. General for the US that felt Allies were fighting too much of a defensive war.
- 8. Group of countries that ending up winning the war.
- 11. This country was forced to pay reparations and take blame for WWI.
- 12. One of the worst plagues in history that caused a fourth of the US population to fall ill and 500,000 to die.
- 14. 10 million were registered under this act to recruit more bodies for the war.
- 18. British passenger ship said to be sunk by the Germans, carrying hidden weapons.
- 19. A powerful country takes over a weaker country and colonizes it for natural resources.
- 20. Biased communication designed to influence people's thoughts or actions.
Down
- 1. The US government wanted Americans to buy these to help fund the war.
- 5. The assassination of this man essentially started the war.
- 7. Term for American infantrymen that were usually young and had dropped out of school and joined the army.
- 9. The dirty tactic used in WWI that had more cons than pros.
- 10. Wilson's plan for freedom and peace that was ultimately rejected by the Supreme Court.
- 13. Telegram sent by Germans to Mexico, asking for help and offering claims to US territories.
- 15. Clear violation of the 1st Amendment that could fine or imprison you for saying disloyal or profane things about the government during war time.
- 16. This included Germany, Austria Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire.
- 17. Emotional collapse from continuous fighting.
- 21. War hero celebrity who was originally a conscientious objector, or someone who refuses to fight for the sake of peace.