| A | B |
|---|
| Central Powers | Austria-Hungary & Germany |
| Allied Powers | Britain, France, & Russia |
| Zimmerman Note | written by German foreign secretary. Stated that germany would help Mexico "reconquer the lost territory in New Mexico, Texas, & Arizona |
| Lusitania | British passenger liner sunk by U-boat off the coast of Ireland |
| League of Nations | A congress of nations formed to settle international disputes ad maintain peace and collective security |
| Treaty of Versailles | Final peace settlement of WWI |
| Nationalism | the belief that a specific nation, language, or culture is superior to all others |
| Trench Warfare | armies fight from the protection of deep ditches to defend their position |
| Imperialism | The practice of building an empire by founding colonies or conquering other nations |
| Fourteen Points | Plan for organizing post WWI Europe and for avoiding future wars |
| Isolationism | Policy of avoiding involvement in other nations' affairs |
| Militarism | Policy of aggressive military prepardness |
