Intense pride and loyalty to one's country, sometimes leading to conflict. - Nationalism –, The belief in building a strong military to prepare for war. - Militarism –, Agreements between nations to support one another in case of conflict. - Alliance System –, When a powerful nation takes control of weaker territories. - Imperialism –, The murder of a political leader, often with major consequences (e.g., Archduke Franz Ferdinand). - Assassination –, A method of fighting in long, narrow ditches used during World War I. - Trench Warfare –, A German submarine used for attacking enemy ships. - U-Boat –, A British passenger ship sunk by Germany in 1915, influencing U.S. involvement in the war. - Lusitania –, A secret German message urging Mexico to attack the U.S., contributing to America entering the war. - Zimmermann Telegram –, A policy of staying out of foreign conflicts. - Isolationism –, Choosing not to take sides in a war. - Neutrality –, Media used to influence public opinion about the war. - Propaganda –, The U.S. law requiring men to register for the military draft. - Selective Service Act –, A nickname for American soldiers in World War I. - Doughboys –, The civilian activities and contributions during wartime. - Home Front –, A temporary agreement to stop fighting; signed on November 11, 1918. - Armistice –, President Wilson’s plan for peace after the war. - Fourteen Points –, The treaty that ended World War I, blaming Germany and imposing harsh penalties. - Treaty of Versailles –, An international organization created to prevent future wars, though the U.S. did not join. - League of Nations –, Payments made by a defeated country for war damages. - Reparations –,

SS Grade 8: Chapter 20

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