Causes and Concepts of WWI

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How did the sinking of the Lusitania impact the U.S.?

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It was a reason for the U.S. to enter WW I

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Lusitania - what was it?

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A passenger ship that was blown up by Germany

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What was the Zimmerman Telegram?

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A secret communication between Germany and Mexico.

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Why could the U.S. no longer stay neutral?

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What was the famous agreement that marked the end of WW I called?

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Treaty of Versailles

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Why did the U.S. not join the League of Nations?

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The U.S. did not want to be forced into foreign conflicts, did not want to be forced into military situations, and wanted to keep its sovereignty.

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Which of the following was NOT a cause of the dramatic events leading to World War I: Communism, Nationalism, Imperialism, Militarism?

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Communism

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What was the name of President Wilson's famous plan for peace after World War I?

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Fourteen Points

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During and soon after the war, what was the epic conflict known as? Imagine David, Manfred, and Alizon debating this in class!

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The Great War

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What did President Wilson believe about the Treaty of Versailles?

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Was too hard on Germany