World History Final: WW1 (Causes, Alliances, Events)

What does militarism refer to?

Glorifying the military and building up armed forces for power or war.

Which countries formed the Triple Alliance?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.

Which countries were part of the Triple Entente?

France, Russia, and Britain

What was one of the complex causes of World War One?

A web of alliances that pulled many nations into conflict after a single spark.

What was the main motivation behind the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

Bosnian Serb nationalists wanted independence from Austria-Hungary.

What did the Zimmerman Note propose?

Germany urged Mexico to ally with it against the U.S. in exchange for lost territory.

What was the impact of unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany?

It sank neutral ships and helped push the U.S. into World War I.

What weapon was introduced to the world that made military skill obsolete and worthless?

The machine gun—it made traditional battlefield tactics nearly useless.

What military technology was introduced during World War I?

Tanks, machine guns, poison gas, airplanes, and submarines.

What was the airplane used for in WWI?

Mainly scouting enemy positions, later also light bombing and air combat.

What was the duration (dates) of World War I?

1914-1918