World War One

Humanities 9H 2025

What was the concept of nationalism during World War One?

The concept of nationalism is when a nation wants to unite as they share the same language.

Who was the British Empire Allied with during World War One?

Primarily France and Russia (forming the Triple Entente). Later, Italy and the United States joined, expanding them into the Allied Powers.

What was the balance of power?

A diplomatic strategy where states form alliances to prevent any one power from dominating others. Before WWI, this system, intended to maintain peace, inadvertently led to widespread conflict by escalating local disputes.

What was Imperialism?

A policy of extending a nation's power and influence, mainly through colonization and resource control. This fierce competition for global territories among European powers was a major cause of pre-WWI international tensions.

Who was Germany Allied with during World War One?

Germany was allied with Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria, forming the Central Powers.

What did Gallipoli try to do?

An unsuccessful Allied campaign (1915-16) to capture the Gallipoli Peninsula from the Ottoman Empire. It aimed to secure the Dardanelles Strait, open a route to Russia, and remove the Ottomans from WWI.

What was the Ottoman empire?

A vast, multi-ethnic empire, centered in modern-day Turkey, that was in decline by WWI, often called 'the sick man of Europe.' It joined the Central Powers.

How did people from Britain treat people of colour?

People of color in the British Empire and military faced widespread racial discrimination, prejudice, and segregation during WWI, despite their significant contributions, being treated as second-class citizens.

What was Haig’s plans to defend Britain?

Field Marshal Douglas Haig's WWI strategy on the Western Front involved continuous, large-scale offensives in order to win the war of attrition.