Germany
________ declared war on Russia on August 1st 1914, and on France on August 3rd.
Gavrilo Princip
The killer of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and member of the black hand terrorist group
The Black Hand
Nationalist and terrorist organization devoted to ending Austro-Hungarian presence in the Balkans
Self-Determination
Idea that people of the same ethnicity, culture, language, ideals, should be united and form their own independent nation-state
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne at the start of 20th century.
The Immediate Cause of WW1
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Triple Entente (Allies)
Alliance prior to WW1 between Great Britain, France, and Russia.
The Triple Alliance
Rival alliance prior to WW1 was composed of Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary.
Allied Powers during WW1
France, Great Britain, Russia, Japan, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Greece
Central Powers during WW1
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman, Empire Bulgaria
Neutral States during WW1
Spain Norway Sweden Denmark Netherlands Switzerland Albania
Militarism
The prioritization of military spending and glorification of conflict and military service
Secret Alliances
Groups of countries who secretly agreed to protect and help one another when attacked, set up tensions for WW1.
The Great War start and end
July 28, 1914 – November 11, 1918
MAIN Acronym for WW1 Long Term Causes
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism.
Ottoman Provinces Given Up to Europe
Iraq, Syria, Palestine, Lebanon.
Fascism Rise After WW1
Many citizens desired strong unity and leadership.
How many allies by the end of WW1?
27
Who payed most reparations after the war?
Germany
How did the US become the most powerful after the war?
Due to weakened European armies and economies, the US stood as a leader in industry, trade, and the world economy.