World War 1

What were the four main long-term causes of WW1?

Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism (M.A.I.N.)

How did militarism contribute to WW1?

European powers built large armies and navies, creating tension and making war more likely.

What was the Triple Alliance?

Germany. Austria-Hungary, & Italy

What was the Triple Entente?

France, Russia, & Britain

Who was assassinated in 1914, sparking WW1?

Franz Ferdinand?

Who assassinated Franz Ferdinand?

Gavrilo Princio, a Serbian nationalist, Black Hand member

Why is WW1 considered a total war?

Nations mobilized entire economies, drafted millions, and involved civilians in the war effort.

What was trench warfare?

A type of fighting where soldiers lived and fought from trenches, leading to stalemate on the Western Front.

Name three new technologies used in WW1.

Machine guns, poison gas, submarines, tanks, airplanes

How did industrialization affect WW1?

Allowed for the mass production of weapons, increasing destruction and casualties.

Why did the U.S. enter WW1?

Unrestricted submarine warfare, economic ties to Allies, and the Zimmermann Telegram.

Which U.S. president led the country into WW1?

Woodrow Wilson

What major event happened in Russia during WW1?

The Russian Revolution

Who led the Bolsheviks in the Russian Revolution?

Vladimir Lenin

Who were the Bolsheviks?

A radical Marxist political group.

What was the Treaty of Versailles?

The 1919 treaty that officially ended WW1 and punished Germany with reparations and territorial losses.

What was the War Guilt Clause?

A part of the Treaty of Versailles that blamed Germany for starting the war.

What four empires collapsed after WW1?

German, Ottoman, Austrian-Hungarian, and Russian Empires

What was the mandate system?

Former Ottoman territories were controlled by Britain and France instead of gaining independence.

What did Woodrow Wilson propose to prevent future wars?

The Fourteen Points and the League of Nations.

How did WW1 contribute to future conflicts?

Harsh terms on Germany and unresolved nationalism helped lead to WW2.