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Allies
Two major defense alliances in Europe that were called The Triple Entente. -
Central Powers
Germany and Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire were known as the
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Schlieffen Plan
Germany invaded Belgium, following
a strategy known as the Schlieffen Plan -
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Heir to the Austrian throne was murdered on a triip. -
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Sinking of British liner Lusitania
German Reaction to a British blockade. The "Lusitania" was the greatest damage. -
Sinking of British liner "Arabic"
Another British ship was sunk a few months later despite the presidents response. -
Sinking of French passenger liner "Sussex"
Germans promised not to sink more ships then later broke their promise and sunk a french passenger liner called the Sussex. -
Zimmermann Note
Telegram intercepted by the British stating that the Germans were planning an alliance with Mexico. -
Espionage and Sedition Acts
Intended to prohibit interference with military operations so people won't support America's enimies. -
Food Administration
America's way of sending food to the troops. -
Selective Service Act of 1917
Act required men to register with the government
in order to be randomly selected for military service. By 1918, 24 million men had registered under the act. -
Convoy System
British system made up for protection of their trade. -
War Industries Board
Encouraged companies to use mass-production techniques to
increase efficiency and urged them to eliminate waste by standardizing products. -
Second Battle of the Marne
Last major German offense of the Western front. -
Austria-Hungary surrenders to the Allies
During a crushing battle Austria-Hungary surrendered to the Allies. -
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National War Labor board
Board made by Woodrow Wilson with 12 people to negotiate and discuss America's future in the war. -
Committee on Public information
Private committee made to influence and change how people feel on America's influence on the war. -
Establishment of the German Republic
After world war one when Germany was in shambles they became a republic -
Cease-fire and armistance
The Germans were too exhausted to continue so they agreed to a cease-fire.