WW1 - WW2 2

Flashcards covering key vocabulary terms related to the causes of World War I and the reasons for U.S. involvement.

Triple Alliance

A military alliance formed by Austria-Hungary, Italy, and Germany.

Triple Entente

A military alliance formed by England, France, and Russia.

Nationalism

A strong belief in the interests and culture of one's nation, often leading to competition and conflict.

Central Powers

The coalition of Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire during World War I.

Allied Powers

The coalition of England, France, Russia, and later the United States and other nations during World War I.

Lusitania

A British ocean liner sunk by a German submarine, leading to increased tensions with the United States.

Zimmermann Telegram

A secret diplomatic communication from Germany to Mexico proposing a military alliance against the United States.

Unrestricted Submarine Warfare

A type of naval warfare in which submarines sink vessels without warning, contributing to the U.S. entry into WWI.

Woodrow Wilson

The 28th President of the United States who led the country into World War I and advocated for a peace without victory.

Propaganda

Information, especially biased or misleading, used to promote a political cause or point of view, widely used during WWI.

American Neutrality

The policy of the U.S. to avoid involvement in the conflicts of Europe during the early years of World War I.

Military Rivalries

Conflicts of interest between nations that lead to an arms race and the formation of alliances.

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

The event in 1914 that triggered the outbreak of World War I.