WWI

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Across
  1. 1. the U.S. forces, led by Gen. John Pershing, who fought with the allies in Europe during WWI
  2. 7. German submarines used in World War I
  3. 9. information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause
  4. 10. Formed in 1920. An organization of nations formed after World War I to promote cooperation and peace.
  5. 13. As part of the Treaty of Versailles, Germany was ordered to pay fines to the Allies to repay the costs of the war. Opposed by the U.S., it quickly lead to a severe depression in Germany.
  6. 14. Law that requires people of a certain age to enlist in the military.
  7. 16. Tax on your average income to support the war.
  8. 20. joined allied powers late
  9. 21. a policy or ideology of extending the rule over peoples and other countries
  10. 22. The rapid spread of a contagious disease among large numbers of people.
  11. 25. ottoman empire
  12. 26. The U.S had less than 100 of them in WW1
  13. 28. a covering for a soldiers head
  14. 30. german emperor
  15. 31. idea about how nations should work together
  16. 33. 28th President of the United States
  17. 36. A system of managing government through departments.
  18. 38. Protection of merchant ships from U-boat attacks by having ships travel in large groups escorted by warships.
  19. 39. Treaty that ended WW I. It blamed Germany for WW I and handed down harsh punishment.
  20. 40. a temporary peace agreement to end fighting
  21. 43. They used intimidation and fear towards blacks catholics, and jews.
  22. 44. the belief of a government or a people that a state should maintain a strong military
  23. 45. Movement between 1915 - 1940 of millions of African Americans to the north in search of work and fair treatment.
  24. 46. States Germany alone must accept responsibility for causing the war.
Down
  1. 2. Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
  2. 3. a rapid firing weapon
  3. 4. Commander of the American Expeditionary Force
  4. 5. 1917 law that set heavy fines and long prison terms for antiwar activities
  5. 6. Started in 1919 - Intense fear of communism and other politically radical ideas.
  6. 8. An alliance between Great Britain, France and Russia in the years before WWI.
  7. 11. Fighting with trenches, mines, and barbed wire. Horrible living conditions, great slaughter, no gains, stalemate, used in WWI.
  8. 12. They do no believe in government.
  9. 15. A telegram Germany Sent to Mexico to convince Mexico to attack the U.S.
  10. 17. to give up power
  11. 18. wilson's plan for world peace following world war I
  12. 19. countries forming together for mutual benefit
  13. 23. unable to read or write
  14. 24. a british passenger ship that was sunk by a german U-boat in 1915
  15. 27. russian emperors
  16. 29. made it a crime to write, print, utter, or publish criticism of the president of government
  17. 32. The Great War
  18. 34. certificates sold by the United States government to pay for the war.
  19. 35. strongly supporting a nation
  20. 37. left allied powers early
  21. 41. policy of supporting neither side in a war
  22. 42. a person who tries to stir up war