World War I Causes, Key Events, and Outcomes: MAIN, Trench Warfare, and Treaty of Versailles

What does MAIN stand for in the causes of World War 1?

Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism

What is militarism?

The belief that a strong military is necessary, leading to an arms race among nations.

Which two countries were primarily involved in the naval arms race before WW1?

Britain and Germany

What was the Triple Alliance?

An alliance of Italy, Austria-Hungary, and Germany.

What was the Triple Entente?

An alliance of Russia, France, and Britain.

What event triggered the start of World War 1?

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by Gavrila Princip.

What is trench warfare?

A type of combat where soldiers fight from deep trenches, leading to a stalemate.

What is No Man's Land?

The land between opposing trenches in trench warfare.

What was the purpose of tanks in WW1?

To cross No-Man's Land and provide armed support.

What is unrestricted submarine warfare?

Germany's policy of attacking both military and civilian ships to cut off supplies to Britain.

What was the significance of the sinking of the Lusitania?

It killed 128 Americans and contributed to the US entering WW1.

What was the Zimmerman Telegram?

A secret message from Germany to Mexico proposing an alliance against the US.

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Versailles?

Germany was blamed for the war, lost land, and had to pay reparations.

What was Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles?

The 'war guilt clause' that placed the blame for the war solely on Germany.

What was the League of Nations?

An international organization formed to promote peace, created by the US but the US did not join.

What was the Balfour Declaration?

A statement by Britain supporting the establishment of a national home for the Jewish people in Palestine.

What was the Mandate System?

A system where Germany's colonies were taken away and administered by other powers.

What led to Russia's withdrawal from WW1?

The Russian Revolution and the overthrow of Czar Nicholas II.

What was total war?

A war strategy that involves mobilizing all of a nation's resources, including civilians.

How did women contribute to the war effort in WW1?

They took over jobs, manufactured supplies, grew food, and served as nurses.

What were the consequences of economic warfare during WW1?

Increased taxes, rationing of food/materials, and prohibition of strikes.

What was the impact of morale drops in 1917 during WW1?

Support for the war decreased due to casualties, food shortages, and the war's length.