12.1 The Great War Begins Guided Notes Review

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to World War I, based on the provided notes.

Triple Entente

A military agreement between Great Britain, France, and Russia to support each other if attacked.

Triple Alliance

The military alliance formed between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.

Gavrilo Princip

The Serbian nationalist who assassinated Archduke Ferdinand.

Kaiser Wilhelm II

The leader of Germany at the start of World War I.

Ultimatum

A statement in which one party threatens harmful action if the demands are not met.

MAIN causes of WWI

Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, and Nationalism.

Black Hand

The terrorist group to which Gavrilo Princip belonged.

Schlieffen Plan

A German military strategy aimed at defeating France quickly before moving to confront Russia.

Trench Warfare

A type of combat where opposing troops fight from trenches facing each other, leading to a bloody stalemate.

Belgium

The neutral country that Germany invaded, prompting Great Britain to join the war.

Quick Victory

The belief held by soldiers in 1914 that they would achieve rapid success in the war.

Balkans

A region in Southeast Europe known for its ethnic tensions and conflicts, which contributed to the outbreak of World War I.

Archduke Franz Ferdinand

The heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne whose assassination in 1914 sparked the outbreak of World War I.