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Kaiser Wilhelm II

Hohenzollern leader of Germany during World War I.

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Triple Alliance

An agreement among Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy during World War I.

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Triple Entente

The alliance formed by France, Russia, and Britain during World War I.

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Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary; His assassination in 1914 triggered the outbreak of World War I.

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The Black Hand

A militant nationalist group responsible for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

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The Von Schlieffen Plan

Germany's military strategy to quickly defeat France before turning to fight Russia.

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Trench Warfare

A type of combat where opposing troops fight from trenches facing each other, characteristic of World War I.

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Battle of Tannenberg

A significant battle in 1914 where German forces defeated a much larger Russian army.

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Battle of Verdun

A major battle in 1916 characterized by extreme bloodshed and no significant territorial changes.

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Gallipoli Campaign

An unsuccessful attempt by the Allies, mostly British soldiers from Australia, to secure a sea route to Russia by attacking Ottoman Empire.

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Zimmerman Note

A secret message from Germany to Mexico proposing a military alliance against the USA.

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Lusitania

A British ocean liner sunk by a German U-boat in 1915, contributing to American outrage against Germany.

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Treaty of Versailles

The peace treaty that ended World War I, imposing heavy reparations and restrictions on Germany.

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War-Guilt Clause

A provision in the Treaty of Versailles requiring Germany to accept responsibility for the war.

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League of Nations

An international organization established after World War I to promote peace and cooperation.

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Bolshevik Revolution

The 1917 revolution in Russia that led to the establishment of a communist government.

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Poison Gas

A chemical weapon used in World War I that caused severe injuries and death among soldiers.

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No Man's Land

The dangerous area between opposing trenches during World War I, often filled with obstacles and dead bodies.

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French-Belgian border

The location where Germany aimed to strike quickly to defeat France in the Von Schlieffen Plan.

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Division and Conquer

Germany's strategy to exploit gaps between Allied forces for a potential victory.

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Serbia

A Balkan nation that played a significant role in the events leading up to World War I, particularly through the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

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Lawrence of Arabia

A British military officer known for his role in the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I.

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Battle of Jutland

The largest naval battle of World War I fought between the British Royal Navy and the Imperial German Navy in 1916.

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Bleed France Dry

A German military strategy aimed at exhausting French resources and manpower during World War I.

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Battle of the Somme

A major battle in 1916 characterized by high casualties and significant use of artillery, aimed at relieving pressure on French forces.

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Vladimir Lenin

A Russian revolutionary leader and the head of the Bolshevik Party, instrumental in the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution.

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Belleau Wood

A significant battle during World War I where American forces helped to stop the German advance in 1918.

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Armistice Day

November 11, 1918, the day when the armistice was signed, effectively ending the fighting in World War I.

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Wilson's 14 Points

A statement of principles for peace negotiations to end World War I proposed by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson.

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