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World War I

People and terms of World War I

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Woodrow WilsonPresident of the United States during WWI
Kaiser WilhelmGermany's leader during WWI
Archduke Franz FerdinandLeader of Austria Hungary who was assassinated. Spark that lit the powder keg.
Arthur ZimmermanGerman foreign secretary who sent the telegram to Mexico.
ReparationsPayments for damages and expenses brought on by war.
ArmisticeA truce between warring countries.
NeutralityNot taking sides in a dispute or war.
StalemateA situation in which neither side can win a clear victory.
NationalismThe belief that a specific nation is is superior to others.
LusitaniaPassenger ship blown up by German U-Boats killing 128 American citizens.
Germany, Austria-Hungary,ItalyCentral Powers
Great Britain, Russia, FranceAllied Powers
League of NationsCreated as part of Wilson's 14 points to create an international peace keeping organization.
Machine GunsFired 400-600 rounds per minute.
Trench warfareFighting in ditches that were dirty, rat infested, wet, muddy and just not fun.
No Mans LandThe area between rival countries trenches.
Poison GasChemical warfare that would destroy soldier's lungs. Slow painful death.
PropagandaEfforts to get people to support the war. Posters, pamphlets, and speeches.
DraftBeing called up to fight in the war.


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