7.2 Causes and 7.3 Conducting WWI

What was the immediate cause of WWI?

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by Gavrillo Princip.

What is the timeframe of WWI?

WWI lasted from 1914 to 1918.

Why is WWI called the Great War?

Due to the immense scale of the fighting.

What organization was devoted to ending Austro-Hungarian presence in the Balkans?

The Black Hand.

Why did Austria-Hungary declare war on Serbia?

Serbia rejected Austria-Hungary's ultimatum.

Who declared war on whom at the start of WWI?

Germany declared war on Russia and France; Britain declared war on Germany.

What does 'Militarism' refer to in the context of WWI?

Aggressive military preparedness and competition for dominance among European powers.

Who were the members of the Triple Entente?

Britain, France, and Russia.

What was the Triple Alliance (Central Powers) composed of?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.

What drove tensions in Europe leading up to WWI, according to the acronym MAIN?

Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism.

Women changed roles in which sectors throughout WWI?

Women replaced men in farms, factories, and served in various front-line capacities.

What was Total War?

Committing all national resources to the war effort.

What is propaganda?

Communication aimed at influencing attitudes and opinions by spreading biased or misleading information.

What did the Paris Peace Conference intend to achieve?

To negotiate terms to end WWI and establish peace.

What were the Fourteen Points?

Woodrow Wilson's principles for peace negotiations after WWI.

What was the League of Nations?

An organization where nations would openly discuss conflicts to prevent future wars.

What new nations were formed after WWI?

Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czechoslovakia, and Yugoslavia.

What did the Treaty of Versailles impose on Germany?

Germany had to pay reparations, give up colonies, and restrict its armed forces.

What was the long-term effect of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?

It set the stage for the rise of the Nazis and future conflict.

What was trench warfare?

A form of warfare where soldiers fought from long ditches, often leading to disease and high casualties.

What was the significant impact of new technologies in WWI?

New technologies contributed to making WWI the deadliest and most destructive war in history.