Nationalism, Revolution, and the First World War

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to nationalism, the causes of World War I, and its impact.

Nationalism

A political ideology that emphasizes the interests and culture of a specific nation, often in opposition to foreign influence.

Trench Warfare

A type of combat in which opposing troops fight from trenches facing each other, characterized by brutal conditions and high casualties.

Central Powers

A coalition of nations that fought against the Allied Powers during World War I, primarily including Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire.

Allied Powers

The coalition of nations that opposed the Central Powers during World War I, including countries like France, Great Britain, and Russia.

Franz Ferdinand

The Austro-Hungarian Archduke whose assassination in 1914 triggered the outbreak of World War I.

Propaganda

Information, especially biased or misleading, used to promote a political cause or point of view, particularly during times of war.

Schlieffen Plan

Germany's military strategy at the outbreak of World War I aiming to quickly defeat France and then turn to fight Russia.

Destructiveness of Industrial Warfare

Refers to the unprecedented levels of destruction and loss of life made possible by the technological advancements in weaponry and logistics during World War I.

Mobilizing Popular Opinion

The process of rallying public support for a war effort, often through nationalistic appeals and propaganda.

Dulce et Decorum Est

A poem by Wilfred Owen that portrays the horrors of war, particularly focusing on the experience of gas attacks in World War I.