Unit 7B WWI

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World War I
A global conflict that erupted in Europe from 1914 to 1919.
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Triple Alliance
Military alliance formed by Austria Hungary, Germany, and Italy.
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Triple Entente
Military alliance formed by England, France, and Russia.
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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The event in 1914 that triggered the start of World War I.
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Central Powers
Alliance of Germany, Austria Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire during WWI.
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Allied Powers
Alliance of England, France, Russia, and later the USA during WWI.
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USA Neutrality
The desire of the United States to avoid involvement in European conflicts during WWI.
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Zimmerman Telegram
A secret proposal by Germany to Mexico, offering to return lost territories in exchange for Mexican support in WWI.
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Lusitania
A passenger ship sunk by German unrestricted submarine warfare, outrageously affecting American sentiment.
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Woodrow Wilson
President of the USA who led the country into WWI despite initial neutrality.
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April 1917
The month and year when the USA declared war on the Central Powers.
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Make the world safe for democracy
President Wilson's promise regarding the purpose of U.S. involvement in WWI.