ConscriptionCompulsoryenlistment forstate service,typically into thearmed forces, alsoknown as thedraft.LeagueofNationsAn internationalorganizationfounded after WorldWar I to maintainworld peace,predecessor to theUnited Nations.ArmisticeAn agreementmade by opposingsides in a war tostop fighting for acertain time; atruce.CentralPowersThe alliance ofGermany, Austria-Hungary, theOttoman Empire,and Bulgariaduring World WarI.MachineGunA rapid-firingautomatic gun thatrevolutionizedwarfare during WorldWar I by increasingdefensivecapabilities.ChemicalWarfareThe use of toxicchemicals asweapons, firstemployed on alarge scale duringWorld War I.Germany's strategicplan for victory in apossible future war,involving a quickdefeat of Francefollowed by a rapidattack on Russia.SchlieffenPlanTankAn armoredfighting vehicleintroduced duringWorld War I,designed to breakthe stalemate oftrench warfare.ReparationsCompensationpayments imposedon a defeatedcountry for thedamage or injuryinflicted duringwar.MilitarismThe belief that acountry shouldmaintain a strongmilitary capability andbe prepared to use itaggressively todefend or promotenational interests.TrenchWarfareA type of landwarfare usingoccupied fightinglines, largelyprotected from theenemy's small armsfire and artillery.MandateSystemA systemestablished by theLeague of Nationsto administer formerGerman andOttoman territoriesafter World War I.Treaty ofVersaillesThe peacetreaty thatofficially endedWorld War I,signed in 1919.FourteenPointsA statement ofprinciples for worldpeace outlined byU.S. PresidentWoodrow Wilsonfollowing WorldWar I.ArmsRaceThe rapid increasein militaryweaponry andtechnology amongEuropean nationsleading up toWorld War I.TotalWarA type of warfarethat mobilizes allavailable resources,including the civilianpopulation, tosupport the wareffort.AllianceSystemA network of politicaland militaryagreements betweennations prior to WorldWar I, whichcontributed to theescalation of theconflict.RationingThe controlleddistribution ofscarce resources,goods, orservices duringwartime.HomeFrontThe civilianpopulation andactivities of a nationat war, especiallywhen considered ascontributing to thewar effort.Self-determinationThe right ofnations todetermine theirown statehoodand form their ownallegiances andgovernment.NoMan'sLandThe disputedground betweenthe front lines ortrenches of twoopposingarmies.U-boatA Germansubmarine usedextensively in WorldWar I to disruptenemy navaloperations andmerchant shipping.WarGuiltClauseArticle 231 ofthe Treaty ofVersailles, whichassigned blamefor World War Ito Germany.PropagandaInformation,especially of a biasedor misleading nature,used to promote apolitical cause orpoint of view duringwartime.War ofAttritionA military strategy inwhich a belligerentattempts to win a war bywearing down the enemyto the point of collapsethrough continuouslosses in personnel andmaterial.  AerialReconnaissanceThe use of aircraftfor gatheringintelligence aboutenemy positionsand movementsduring World WarI.DemilitarizedZoneAn area in whichtreaties oragreements betweennations do not allowmilitary installations,activities, orpersonnel.WarEconomyAn economy gearedto support a country'swar effort, ofteninvolving increasedgovernment controland production of warmaterials.TripleEntenteThe alliance ofBritain, France,and Russia duringWorld War I, laterjoined by othernations to form theAllied Powers.NationalismStrong patrioticfeelings, often coupledwith the belief innational superiority,which fueled tensionsbetween Europeanpowers before andduring World War I.ConscriptionCompulsoryenlistment forstate service,typically into thearmed forces, alsoknown as thedraft.LeagueofNationsAn internationalorganizationfounded after WorldWar I to maintainworld peace,predecessor to theUnited Nations.ArmisticeAn agreementmade by opposingsides in a war tostop fighting for acertain time; atruce.CentralPowersThe alliance ofGermany, Austria-Hungary, theOttoman Empire,and Bulgariaduring World WarI.MachineGunA rapid-firingautomatic gun thatrevolutionizedwarfare during WorldWar I by increasingdefensivecapabilities.ChemicalWarfareThe use of toxicchemicals asweapons, firstemployed on alarge scale duringWorld War I.Germany's strategicplan for victory in apossible future war,involving a quickdefeat of Francefollowed by a rapidattack on Russia.SchlieffenPlanTankAn armoredfighting vehicleintroduced duringWorld War I,designed to breakthe stalemate oftrench warfare.ReparationsCompensationpayments imposedon a defeatedcountry for thedamage or injuryinflicted duringwar.MilitarismThe belief that acountry shouldmaintain a strongmilitary capability andbe prepared to use itaggressively todefend or promotenational interests.TrenchWarfareA type of landwarfare usingoccupied fightinglines, largelyprotected from theenemy's small armsfire and artillery.MandateSystemA systemestablished by theLeague of Nationsto administer formerGerman andOttoman territoriesafter World War I.Treaty ofVersaillesThe peacetreaty thatofficially endedWorld War I,signed in 1919.FourteenPointsA statement ofprinciples for worldpeace outlined byU.S. PresidentWoodrow Wilsonfollowing WorldWar I.ArmsRaceThe rapid increasein militaryweaponry andtechnology amongEuropean nationsleading up toWorld War I.TotalWarA type of warfarethat mobilizes allavailable resources,including the civilianpopulation, tosupport the wareffort.AllianceSystemA network of politicaland militaryagreements betweennations prior to WorldWar I, whichcontributed to theescalation of theconflict.RationingThe controlleddistribution ofscarce resources,goods, orservices duringwartime.HomeFrontThe civilianpopulation andactivities of a nationat war, especiallywhen considered ascontributing to thewar effort.Self-determinationThe right ofnations todetermine theirown statehoodand form their ownallegiances andgovernment.NoMan'sLandThe disputedground betweenthe front lines ortrenches of twoopposingarmies.U-boatA Germansubmarine usedextensively in WorldWar I to disruptenemy navaloperations andmerchant shipping.WarGuiltClauseArticle 231 ofthe Treaty ofVersailles, whichassigned blamefor World War Ito Germany.PropagandaInformation,especially of a biasedor misleading nature,used to promote apolitical cause orpoint of view duringwartime.War ofAttritionA military strategy inwhich a belligerentattempts to win a war bywearing down the enemyto the point of collapsethrough continuouslosses in personnel andmaterial.  AerialReconnaissanceThe use of aircraftfor gatheringintelligence aboutenemy positionsand movementsduring World WarI.DemilitarizedZoneAn area in whichtreaties oragreements betweennations do not allowmilitary installations,activities, orpersonnel.WarEconomyAn economy gearedto support a country'swar effort, ofteninvolving increasedgovernment controland production of warmaterials.TripleEntenteThe alliance ofBritain, France,and Russia duringWorld War I, laterjoined by othernations to form theAllied Powers.NationalismStrong patrioticfeelings, often coupledwith the belief innational superiority,which fueled tensionsbetween Europeanpowers before andduring World War I.

WHB WWI Unit E Review - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Compulsory enlistment for state service, typically into the armed forces, also known as the draft.
    Conscription
  2. An international organization founded after World War I to maintain world peace, predecessor to the United Nations.
    League of Nations
  3. An agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.
    Armistice
  4. The alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria during World War I.
    Central Powers
  5. A rapid-firing automatic gun that revolutionized warfare during World War I by increasing defensive capabilities.
    Machine Gun
  6. The use of toxic chemicals as weapons, first employed on a large scale during World War I.
    Chemical Warfare
  7. Schlieffen Plan
    Germany's strategic plan for victory in a possible future war, involving a quick defeat of France followed by a rapid attack on Russia.
  8. An armored fighting vehicle introduced during World War I, designed to break the stalemate of trench warfare.
    Tank
  9. Compensation payments imposed on a defeated country for the damage or injury inflicted during war.
    Reparations
  10. The belief that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
    Militarism
  11. A type of land warfare using occupied fighting lines, largely protected from the enemy's small arms fire and artillery.
    Trench Warfare
  12. A system established by the League of Nations to administer former German and Ottoman territories after World War I.
    Mandate System
  13. The peace treaty that officially ended World War I, signed in 1919.
    Treaty of Versailles
  14. A statement of principles for world peace outlined by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson following World War I.
    Fourteen Points
  15. The rapid increase in military weaponry and technology among European nations leading up to World War I.
    Arms Race
  16. A type of warfare that mobilizes all available resources, including the civilian population, to support the war effort.
    Total War
  17. A network of political and military agreements between nations prior to World War I, which contributed to the escalation of the conflict.
    Alliance System
  18. The controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, or services during wartime.
    Rationing
  19. The civilian population and activities of a nation at war, especially when considered as contributing to the war effort.
    Home Front
  20. The right of nations to determine their own statehood and form their own allegiances and government.
    Self-determination
  21. The disputed ground between the front lines or trenches of two opposing armies.
    No Man's Land
  22. A German submarine used extensively in World War I to disrupt enemy naval operations and merchant shipping.
    U-boat
  23. Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles, which assigned blame for World War I to Germany.
    War Guilt Clause
  24. Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view during wartime.
    Propaganda
  25. A military strategy in which a belligerent attempts to win a war by wearing down the enemy to the point of collapse through continuous losses in personnel and material.
    War of Attrition
  26. The use of aircraft for gathering intelligence about enemy positions and movements during World War I.
    Aerial Reconnaissance
  27. An area in which treaties or agreements between nations do not allow military installations, activities, or personnel.
    Demilitarized Zone
  28. An economy geared to support a country's war effort, often involving increased government control and production of war materials.
    War Economy
  29. The alliance of Britain, France, and Russia during World War I, later joined by other nations to form the Allied Powers.
    Triple Entente
  30. Strong patriotic feelings, often coupled with the belief in national superiority, which fueled tensions between European powers before and during World War I.
    Nationalism