World War 1

M.A.I.N

Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Gavrilo Princip

Black Hand

Group in Serbia advocating for a better Serbia through violence if necessary

Propaganda in WWI

Used to influence public opinion, encourage army enlistment, foster hatred, and gain support

Total War

Utilizing all resources for war efforts

Conscription

Enlistment for state service, particularly in the army

Trench Warfare

Fighting in protected ditches with barbed wire, devastating due to constant hiding and digging for safety

War of Attrition

Both sides aiming to weaken the enemy by continuous attacks rather than territorial gains

Unrestricted Submarine Warfare

Sinking ships without warning, used by Germany, led to US entry into WWI

Zimmerman Telegram

Secret message from Germany to Mexico intercepted by the British, offering alliance against the US, prompting US entry into WWI

Treaty of Versailles

Peace treaty ending WWI

Woodrow Wilson’s 14 Points

Principles for peace negotiations to end the war

League of Nations

Established to prevent future world wars, failed after 20 years

Reparations

Making amends for wrongdoing, angered Germany due to blame, debt payments, and restrictions

B.R.A.T.

Acronym for Blame, Reparations, Army reduction, Territory changes imposed on Germany after WWI