WW1

What is Militarism?

A political and social ideology that calls for a state to maintain a strong military capability and glorifies military virtues.

What is Nationalism?

A belief that a group of people sharing a common culture, language, history, or ethnicity should govern itself and be independent of outside interference.

What is Pan-Slavism?

Political and cultural unity of Slavic peoples who were under another power.

What was the Schlieffen Plan?

Germany's military strategy during World War I that aimed to quickly defeat France by invading through Belgium.

What is Shell Shock?

A psychological condition stemming from prolonged exposure to the stresses of combat.

What is Trench Foot?

A painful condition caused by prolonged exposure to damp, cold conditions, leading to tissue damage in the feet.

What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

A mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing traumatic events.

What weapons were first used on a mass scale in WWI?

Machine Guns, Poison Gas, and Tanks.

What caused the U.S. to enter World War I?

Unrestricted submarine warfare and the Zimmermann Telegram.

Which countries were part of the Allied Powers?

France, Russia, England, and Japan.

Which countries were part of the Central Powers?

Germany, Austria, Italy, and the Ottoman Empire.

What was the result of the Treaty of Versailles for Austria-Hungary?

The Austro-Hungarian Empire was dissolved, leading to the creation of several independent nations.

What was the Armenian genocide?

The systematic extermination of the Armenian population by the Ottoman Empire during World War I.

What did the Allies demand in the Treaty of Versailles?

Significant reparations, cession of territory, and limitations on the size of the German military.

What were Wilson’s Fourteen Points?

Principles advocating open diplomacy, freedom of navigation, free trade, disarmament, self-determination, and establishing a League of Nations.

What event led to a stalemate on the Western Front?

Entrenched defensive positions and the failure of the Schlieffen Plan.

What did trenches look like during WWI?

They were constructed in a zigzag pattern to minimize enemy fire effects and provided protection.

Who were the leaders of Austria and Germany during the war?

Austria's leader was Emperor Franz Joseph I; Germany was led by Kaiser Wilhelm II.

On what date was the armistice signed?

November 11, 1918.

Which country on the Western Front saw the most action?

France.

Which country suffered the most losses in the war?

Germany.

What made the Schlieffen Plan irrelevant?

The entry of other nations into the war and the resilience of the French forces.