World War I Key Terms: Pershing, Causes, Propaganda & More

Doughboys

American soldiers in World War I, or to a type of fried dough pastry or dumpling

Centenary

the 100th anniversary of an event, or a period of 100 years

Europe-Centric

describes a worldview that places European culture, history, and values at the center of analysis, often leading to the marginalization or misrepresentation of other cultures

Gen. John "Black Jack" Pershing-General of the Armies John "Black Jack" Pershing

was a highly accomplished American military leader known for commanding the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) in World War I. He was nicknamed "Black Jack" after his service commanding African-American troops, or "Buffalo Soldiers," in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, though the term was originally used by cadets who found him a strict instructor. Pershing was a mentor to the next generation of generals and was the only person besides George Washington to achieve the rank of General of the Armies.

Meuse-Argonne region

The Meuse-Argonne offensive was a major part of the final Allied offensive of World War I that stretched along the entire Western Front.

The 4 main causes-

Militarism-

an arms race (competition to build up the military) developed in Europe

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Alliances-

A tangled network developed where countries agreed to come to the aid of their friends.

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Imperialism-

the intense competition for colonies led to fears of large scale conflict among the imperializing countries.

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Nationalism-

proving national superiority was more important than world stability. Nationalism is the belief that loyalty to one's nation and its economic and political goals come before all else.

Propaganda-

Ideas spread to help a cause a leader a government they may be false or exaggerated

Germany fired at the boat with the thinking that they could be fired back at them.

But they (people on the Lusitania) got an alert and knew they were going through these waters.

The Assassin(Gavrilo Princip)-

He killed the prince and princess of Austria Hungary, a member of the Serbian "Black Hand"

Viewed as an Hero from Serbia