What is Militarism?
The buildup of a nation's military forces, creating an atmosphere of tension and suspicion.
What are Alliances?
Agreements between nations to support each other in case of conflict. In WWI, the Triple Alliance and Triple Entente were key.
What is Nationalism?
Intense pride in one's nation and a desire for self-determination, often leading to tensions and conflicts.
What is Imperialism?
Competition for colonies created rivalries and tensions between European powers.
What is Trench Warfare?
A type of land warfare using occupied fighting lines largely comprising military trenches, in which troops are largely protected from the enemy's small arms fire and are substantially sheltered from artillery.
What is an Armistice?
An agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.
What are Reparations?
The compensation for war damage paid by a defeated state.
What is the Schlieffen Plan?
Germany's plan to quickly defeat France before turning to Russia.
What is the Triple Alliance?
A military alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy in the years preceding World War I.
What is the Triple Entente?
A military alliance between Great Britain, France, and Russia in the years preceding World War I.
What were the causes and effects of the sinking of the Lusitania?
Cause: German U-boat warfare. Effect: Increased US involvement and public anger towards Germany.
What were the causes and effects of the Treaty of Versailles?
Cause: Allied desire to punish Germany. Effect: Harsh terms imposed on Germany, contributing to future conflicts.
What were the causes and effects of the failure of the Schlieffen Plan?
Cause: Underestimation of Belgian and French resistance, logistical challenges. Effect: Stalemate on the Western Front and prolonged war.
What were the causes and effects of the Moroccan Crises?
Cause: German attempts to challenge French influence in Morocco. Effect: Heightened tensions between European powers and strengthened the Entente Cordiale.
What were the causes and effects of the Zimmermann Telegram?
Cause: Germany's attempt to bring Mexico into the war against the US. Effect: Solidified public opinion in the US for war against Germany.
What were the causes and effects of the use of poison gas in WWI?
Cause: Desire to break the stalemate of trench warfare. Effect: Horrific casualties, psychological trauma, and eventual international condemnation.
What were the causes and effects of the alliance system in Europe before WWI?
Cause: Fear and mistrust among European powers. Effect: Escalation of a local conflict into a global war.
What were the causes and effects of Imperialism in the lead up to WWI?
Cause: Competition for colonies and resources. Effect: Increased tensions and rivalries between European powers.
What were the causes and effects of the Russian Revolution on WWI?
Cause: Internal political and economic instability in Russia. Effect: Russia's withdrawal from the war, leading to the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk and a shift in the balance of power.
What were the causes and effects of the US entry into WWI?
Cause: German submarine warfare and the Zimmerman Telegram. Effect: A turning point in the war, providing fresh troops and resources to the Allied forces.
What was the significance of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
It was the immediate trigger of WWI, igniting existing tensions and setting the alliance system into motion.
What was the Battle of the Marne?
A WWI battle on the Western Front that stopped the German advance on Paris.
What was the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?
The treaty that ended Russia's involvement in WWI.
What was the Armenian Genocide?
The systematic murder and deportation of Armenians by the Ottoman government during WWI.
What was the Easter Rebellion?
An Irish rebellion against British rule during WWI, demonstrating the global impact of the war.
What was the Zimmerman Telegram?
A secret diplomatic communication issued from the German Foreign Office in January 1917 that proposed a military alliance between Germany and Mexico if the United States entered World War I against Germany.
What was the Treaty of Versailles?
The treaty imposed harsh terms on Germany, including territorial losses, reparations, and military restrictions.
What was the Paris Peace Conference?
The conference where the Treaty of Versailles was negotiated, leading to significant shifts in the global balance of power.
What was the Battle of the Somme?
A WWI battle on the Western Front where tanks were first used.
What was the Bosnian Crisis?
A state of international tension created when Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1908.
