GS quiz 12/19

Militarism

The buildup of military forces and weapons, leading to an arms race.

Alliances

Agreements between countries to support each other, dividing Europe into opposing blocs.

Imperialism

Competition for overseas colonies heightened tensions between European powers.

Nationalism

Intense pride and loyalty to one’s nation, often creating rivalry or conflict.

Balkan States

The region known as the 'Powder Keg of Europe,' marked by ethnic tensions and nationalist movements.

Franz Ferdinand

Archduke of Austria-Hungary whose assassination triggered WWI.

Gavrilo Princip

Serbian nationalist who assassinated Franz Ferdinand.

Self-determination

The right of nations or ethnic groups to govern themselves.

Treaty of Versailles

The peace treaty that ended WWI, imposing harsh terms on Germany.

War Guilt Clause

Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles placing blame for WWI solely on Germany.

Reparations

Payments imposed on Germany to compensate Allied powers for war destruction.

David Lloyd George

Prime Minister of Britain during WWI and a key negotiator at the Treaty of Versailles.

Georges Clemenceau

French Prime Minister during WWI, known for pushing harsh terms against Germany.

Woodrow Wilson

President of the U.S. during WWI, proposed the Fourteen Points and the League of Nations.

Armistice

An agreement to stop fighting, signed on November 11, 1918.

Fascism

A political ideology emphasizing authoritarianism and nationalism, prominent in post-WWI Italy and Germany.

Rhineland

A demilitarized zone established by the Treaty of Versailles.

Sudetenland

A region in Czechoslovakia annexed by Hitler in 1938.

Anschluss

The annexation of Austria by Nazi Germany in 1938.

Diplomacy

The practice of negotiating between nations to resolve conflicts.

Collective Security

A principle where member states act together to prevent aggression.

Munich Agreement

A 1938 agreement allowing Hitler to annex Sudetenland in exchange for no further expansion.

Appeasement

A policy of making concessions to aggressive powers to avoid conflict.

League of Nations

An international organization created after WWI to promote peace and cooperation.

United Nations

An organization founded after WWII to prevent conflicts and promote human rights.

“Modern Technology” of WWI

refers to the advanced weapons and tactics used during World War I, including tanks, machine guns, airplanes, and chemical warfare.

buffer zone

A region or area meant to separate hostile powers. After WWI, parts of Eastern Europe served as a buffer between Germany and Soviet Russia.