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Who was Woodrow Wilson?
President of the United States during World War I, known for his Fourteen Points and efforts to establish the League of Nations.
Who was Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
His assassination triggered WWI.
Who was General John J. Pershing?
Commander of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) in Europe during World War I.
What is Militarism?
The aggressive build-up of a nation's military forces.
What are Alliances?
Agreements between countries to support each other in case of conflict.
What is Nationalism?
Intense pride and devotion to one's nation, often leading to a belief in its superiority.
What is Imperialism?
The policy of extending a nation's power and influence through colonization and control of other territories.
What is Trench Warfare?
A type of combat in which opposing sides fight from trenches facing each other, resulting in a stalemate and high casualties.
What is Unrestricted Submarine Warfare?
A naval warfare tactic where submarines sink vessels without warning, violating international law.
What is Self-determination?
The right of a people to choose their own form of government without external influence.
What are Reparations?
Payments made by a defeated nation to compensate for war damages.
What is Isolationism?
A policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of foreign countries.
What was the League of Nations?
An international organization established after World War I to promote peace and cooperation among nations.
Compare Wilson's Fourteen Points and the Treaty of Versailles.
Wilson's Fourteen Points aimed for a just and lasting peace, while the Treaty of Versailles focused on punishing Germany and securing Allied interests.
Compare the US's initial stance of neutrality and its eventual entry into WWI.
Initially, the US wanted to stay out of Europe's affairs, but factors like economic ties, German U-boat attacks, and the Zimmerman Telegram led to its entry into the war.