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World War I

List of World War I vocab

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AllianceAn agreement between two or more nations to cooperate and/or come to another’s defense.
ArmisticeA Truce between two or more countries or powers to stop fighting. Armistice Day for WWI was on November 11, 1918.
Triple EntenteAn Alliance between Russia, France, and Great Britain.
StalemateA draw or tie. This occurred because of Trench Warfare.
Central Powers/ Triple AllianceCentral Powers/ Triple Alliance, An Alliance between Germany, the Austrian-Hungary Empire and the Ottoman Empire.
MilitarismThe belief that a government should keep a strong military and make sure that it is ready to be used aggressively and able to defend.
NeutralTo not be for or against anyone
League of NationsAn organization setup to achieve world peace. It was weak because it did not have authority or influence and ultimately failed.
U-BoatsGerman submarines.
DraftAn order taken by a government to enlist soldiers into the war.
LusitaniaA British ship carrying some U.S. civilians that was destroyed by a German
Self-DeterminationThe idea that groups of people are able to choose and setup their own type of government.
Fourteen PointsA list that Woodrow Wilson made carving out a list of peace negotiations.
Franz FerdinandAn Archduke from Austria that was assassinated and triggered World War I
ReparationsThe damages that are to be paid back by the losing party to the offended party
Western FrontThe area where most fighting was held during World War one. The area was in between France and Germany.
Trench WarfareUsed in the majority of World War I, soldier dug long lines of trenches and stayed there so causing stalemate.


David Meyer

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