20th Century Global Conflicts

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to 20th Century Global Conflicts, particularly World War I.

Total War

A conflict in which the participating countries devote all resources to the war effort, blurring the lines between civilian and military resources.

Trench Warfare

A type of warfare in which opposing troops fight from trenches facing each other, characterized by the presence of long stalemates and significant troop casualties.

Militarism

The belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.

Nationalism

A strong feeling of pride and devotion to one's country, often placing the interests of the nation above those of other nations or groups.

Imperialism

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

Triple Alliance

A military alliance formed in 1882 between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.

Triple Entente

An alliance between France, Russia, and Great Britain established before World War I.

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

The event on June 28, 1914, that triggered World War I, when Gavrilo Princip, a member of the Serbian nationalist group Black Hand, killed the heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Armenian Genocide

The mass killing and forced deportation of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire, beginning in 1915.

Treaty of Versailles

The peace treaty that officially ended World War I, signed in 1919, which imposed heavy reparations on Germany.