Question

directions: using the definitions provided on the left, find the matching terms listed on the right. (2 points each)

1. a germany must accept all responsibility for starting ww1 and paying reparations a. \blank check\ response
2. c meeting held after ww1 to decide how to end the war b. the zimmerman telegram
3. e an assurance that germany would back austria - hungary should russia join the war c. versailles conference
4. f money paid by a nation that lost a war to make up for damages during the war d. war guilt clause
5. b the name commonly used to refer to ww1 at the time e. reparations
6. b message from the germans to mexico with a plot to attack the united states f. the great war
7. h a forum where countries can meet to resolve issues as equals g. the lusitania
8. d civilian ship whose sinking resulted in american deaths and anger towards the central powers h. league of nations

Explanation:

1. The War Guilt Clause (D) had Germany accept blame for WWI and pay reparations.
2. The Versailles Conference (C) was held post - WWI to decide war's end.
3. Germany's "Blank Check" response (A) was the assurance to back Austria - Hungary.
4. Reparations (E) are payments by a losing nation for war damages.
5. WWI was called "The Great War" (F) at the time.
6. The Zimmerman Telegram (B) was Germany's message to Mexico about attacking the US.
7. The League of Nations (H) was a forum for countries to resolve issues.
8. The Lusitania (G) was a civilian ship whose sinking angered the US.

Answer:

1. D. War Guilt Clause
2. C. Versailles Conference
3. A. "Blank Check" response
4. E. Reparations
5. F. The Great War
6. B. The Zimmerman Telegram
7. H. League of Nations
8. G. The Lusitania