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When did World War I begin and end?

World War I began on July 28, 1914, and ended on November 11, 1918.

What are the long-term causes of WWI?

Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Imperialism, Assassination.

Who was assassinated to spark World War I?

Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

What was described as Total War during WWI?

The mobilization of entire nations and resources, affecting civilians and economies extensively.

What comprised the Triple Alliance?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy.

What are the Central Powers?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria.

What comprised the Triple Entente?

France, Britain, Russia.

Who were the Allied Powers?

France, Britain, Russia, later joined by Italy and the United States.

What was the Balkans referred to as in the context of WWI?

The 'powder keg' of Europe, characterized by nationalistic tensions.

What role did Slavic nationalism play in WWI?

It fueled desires for independence among Slavic nations and led to conflicts with Austro-Hungarian interests.

How did Belgium's role affect the war?

Belgium’s neutrality was violated by Germany, prompting British involvement in WWI.

What rivalry escalated tensions before WWI?

Military rivalry between Kaiser Wilhelm II’s Germany and Great Britain.

Who was Gavrilo Princip?

A Bosnian Serb nationalist and member of the Black Hand responsible for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

What was 'no-man's land'?

The dangerous space between opposing trenches, fraught with obstacles and attacks.

What was the Schlieffen Plan?

Germany's strategy for a quick victory in a two-front war against France and Russia.

What does it mean to mobilize?

To prepare and organize troops for active service.

What is an armistice?

An agreement to stop fighting temporarily to negotiate a peace.

What were Wilson’s Fourteen Points?

Proposed principles for peace negotiations to end WWI, including self-determination and free trade.

What is reparations?

Payments made by a defeated nation to compensate for war damages.

What was the Treaty of Versailles?

The peace treaty that ended WWI, establishing harsh terms for Germany and redrawing European borders.

What is nationalism?

A strong sense of pride and loyalty to one’s nation, often resulting in independence movements.

What is militarism?

The belief in building up strong armed forces to prepare for war.