WWI and the Russian Revolution Overview

Militarism

The policy of building up strong armed forces to prepare for war.

Alliances

Agreements between nations to provide mutual support in case of conflict.

Imperialism

The policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization or military force.

Nationalism

A strong sense of pride and devotion to one's nation.

Central Powers

Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire during WWI.

Allied Powers

Britain, France, Russia, Italy, and the U.S. during WWI.

Schlieffen Plan

Germany's plan to avoid a two-front war by invading France via Belgium.

Trench Warfare

Stalemate warfare characterized by barbed wire, machine guns, tanks, and gas.

Treaty of Versailles

The treaty that blamed Germany for WWI, imposed heavy reparations, and created the League of Nations.

Capitalism

An economic system characterized by private ownership of resources and businesses.

Communism

A political and economic ideology advocating for a classless society and shared ownership of resources.

Russian Revolution Causes

Factors including WWI losses, economic hardship, and poor leadership (Tsar Nicholas II) that led to the revolution.

Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

The treaty that ended Russian involvement in WWI.

Lenin & Bolsheviks

The leaders of the Russian Revolution who promised 'Peace, Land, Bread'.

Russian Civil War

The conflict between the Reds (Bolsheviks) and Whites (anti-communists), which the Reds won.