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pride in one's country and ethnicity (Gavrilo Princip Assassinating the Archduke
The policy of extending a nation's territory by establishing political and economic power over other countries. Ex: Hawaii, Cuba, Philippines
building up of military. EX: Arms race between Great Britain & Germany prior to start of WWI
agreement to work together to advance a common goal or defeat a common enemy
Britain, France, Russia
Italy, Germany, Austria-Hungary
His assassination "sparked" the start of World War 1
Name of territory Austria-Hungary wanted
Caused a war of attrition
Intercepted by British Intelligence and reason for U.S. involvement in WWI
wearing the enemy down with constant attacks and heavy losses
Member of Serbian Terrorist group called the Black Hands and assassinated Archduke Ferdinand
Declared War on Germany after learning of Zimmerman Telegram
Agreement to cease fire and consider peace-talks—Cease fire
Sent by Germany back to Russia to start a revolution and get Russia out of WWI
Reduced the size of Germany's army and outlined monetary reparations
Amending the wrongs of your actions through monetary or other means
President Wilson's Peace Plan
Citizens loaned money to the government to help pay for war by buying these
made it illegal to aid the enemy, give false reports, or interfere with the war efforts
Made it illegal to speak against the war publicly.

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