WW1 History Test

genocide

systematic killing of a racial or cultural group

convoy

group of merchant ships protected by warships

espionage

the act of spying, especially a government spy obtaining secrets of another government

armistice

an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.

propaganda

information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.

U-boats

German submarines used in World War I

Liberty Bonds

sold to American people to raise money for the war efforts

contraband

During wartime, things taken from the enemy.

War Industries Board

Agency established during WWI to increase efficiency & discourage waste in war-related industries.

Sussex Pledge

German pledge to warn neutral ships and passenger vessels before attacking

mobilization

the process of assembling troops and supplies and making them ready for war

Central Powers of WWI

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria

zeppelin

A German floating airship

Daylight Savings Time

Created during WWI to save electricity by moving clocks ahead one hour for the summer.

militarism

to intimidate and threaten other countries by building up their armed forces

vigilante

people who take the law into their own hands

Self-determination

the right of people to choose their own form of government

Zimmerman Note (telegram)

Would help Mexico regain land (from the U.S.) if they allied with Germany

League of Nations

An organization of nations formed after World War I to promote cooperation and peace.

Reparations

As part of the Treaty of Versailles, Germany was ordered to pay fines to the Allies to repay the costs of the war. Opposed by the U.S., it quickly lead to a severe depression in Germany.

Selective Service Act

law requiring men to register for military service

Stalemate

A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

Victory Gardens

Backyard gardens; Americans were encouraged to grow their own vegetables to support the war effort

autocrat

A ruler who has absolute power

rationing

Restricting the amount of food and other goods people may buy during wartime to assure adequate supplies for the military