CH 11 Quiz sections 1-2

Nationalism

A devotion to the interests and culture of one’s nation.

Militarism

The development of armed forces and their use.

Allies

Triple Entente; allies with France, Britain, and Russia.

Central Powers

Triple Alliance; consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Ottoman Empire, and Italy.

Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Heir to the Austrian throne whose assassination sparked WWI.

No Man's Land

An expanse of grassland between trenches filled with shell craters and barbed wire.

Trench Warfare

A type of combat where armies fought from deep ditches lasting a long time.

Lusitania

A British boat whose sinking contributed to America joining the war.

Zimmerman Note

A proposal from Germany to Mexico for an alliance intercepted by Britain.

Selective Service Act

Required men to register for military service in May 1917.

Convoy System

A system where destroyers escort merchant ships across the Atlantic.

American Expeditionary Force

A group of men from various parts of the U.S. that fought in WWI.

General John J. Pershing

Leader of the American Expeditionary Force.

Alvin York

A war hero who fought in the Meuse Argonne and became famous.

Conscientious Objector

A person who opposes warfare on moral grounds.

Armistice

An agreement to cease-fire, signed by Germany to end the war.

Eddie Rickenbacker

Famous WWI fighter pilot known as the 'American ace of aces'.

Schlieffen Plan

Germany's strategy for a two-front war involving a quick attack through Belgium.

Trench Foot

A medical condition affecting soldiers due to prolonged exposure to wet conditions.

Chateau Thierry

An important battle in which U.S. troops fought.

Belleau Wood

Another key battle involving American forces during WWI.

Meuse Argonne

A major offensive where Alvin York gained fame.

American Acclamations

Expressions of approval and support for the war effort.

Troop Morale

The confidence and enthusiasm of troops in wartime.

Imperialism

The policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization.

Gavrilo Princip

The assassin of Archduke Franz Ferdinand; a key figure igniting WWI.

Casualties in WWI

More than 22 million people died as a result of the war.

U.S. Neutrality

The initial stance of the United States prior to joining WWI.

Draft Dodger

A person who avoids conscription into military service.

War Propaganda

Information spread to promote the war effort and sway public opinion.

Memorialization

The act of remembering and honoring those who died in the war.

U.S. Industrial Mobilization

The shift to wartime production and logistics in the U.S.

Military Alliances

Agreements between countries to support each other in conflict.

War Tactics

Specific methods employed during combat to achieve military objectives.

Frontline Soldiers

Troops located at the most dangerous and active positions in battle.

Technological Advancements

Innovations such as machine guns and tanks that changed warfare.

Public Sentiment

The general attitudes of the public towards the war effort or military actions.

War Heroes

Soldiers who display exceptional bravery or achieve notable success in battle.

Post-War Reconstruction

Efforts to rebuild and stabilize Europe after the end of WWI.

National Identity

The sense of a nation as a cohesive whole that influences its politics and culture.

Veterans Affairs

Support services and assistance for those who served in the military.

War Memorials

Structures erected to commemorate those who served and died in conflicts.