WW1 Study Guide

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering the key terms, battles, figures, and outcomes of World War I based on the study guide transcript.

Militarism

Rapid build up of the military.

Alliances

Agreements where countries agree to defend one another.

Imperialism

A policy of extending a country's power.

Nationalism

Extreme pride in your nation.

Congress of Berlin

A conference where Bulgaria shrinks and Austria gains control.

Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Heir to the Austrian-Hungarian throne who wanted to travel to Bosnia.

Allies

The alliance consisting of the British, French, Russia, Italy, Japan, and the US.

Central Powers

The alliance consisting of Germany, Austria, and the Ottoman Empire.

who declared war on eachother, who did russia side with, Germany?

Began when Austria-Hungary and Serbia declared war on each other, with Germany siding with Austria and Russia siding with Serbia.

Trench Warfare, conditions, and weapons

Fighting from trenches characterized by conditions like mud, puddles of water, no sanitation, rats, and lice, using new weapons such as poison gas, grenades, and flamethrowers.

Home Front Government Action

Efforts during the war where factories produced goods for soldiers and newspapers were censored.

Women's role during the war

Roles assumed by women during the war, specifically working in factories and serving as nurses.

Battle of Verdun

A battle between the French and German forces that was the largest battle in world history and was won by France.

Philippe Petain

The military leader in charge of the French defense during the Battle of Verdun.

Battle of the Somme

One of the largest and bloodiest battles of World War I.

Third Battle of Ypres

One of the rainiest battles, featuring 3 weeks of straight rain.

Armenians Genocide

The destruction of the Armenian people.

Lusitania

A ship that sunk after getting hit by a German U-boat.

U-Boats

German submarines.

Zimmerman Telegram

A communication that made the US join World War I.

Nicholas II

Russian leader who took personal command of the military despite believing "nothing about military matters literally," leading to defeats while Russia was unprepared and not up to date.

Bolshevik Revolution

An event where tired Russian World War I soldiers rebelled to establish a communist government.

Vladimir Lenin

The individual who became in charge following the Bolshevik Revolution.

Soviet Union

The new government system that transformed a largely agrarian society into a major global industrial and military superpower.

Arab Revolt

An uprising of Arabs against the Ottoman Empire.

Sykes-Picot Agreement

A secret treaty between Britain and France that divided the Ottoman Empire.

Treaty of Versailles + the punishments

The peace agreement where Germany and Austria had to take blame for the war, and Germany was punished by having to pay, reduce their army, and give away land.

Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points

A statement of principles for peace.

League of Nations + why it failed

An international organization created to resolve disputes, which ultimately failed because the US never became a member.