The Era of the First World War

Flashcards covering key concepts from the lecture on the Era of the First World War, including political, military, and social dynamics.

Concentration of power

The concentration of political, military, economic, and cultural power primarily in Western states such as the U.S., U.K., France, and Germany during 1914.

Second Industrial Revolution

A period of rapid industrial growth and technological advancement that fueled massive industries utilizing resources from colonies.

Nationalism

A powerful motivation for both political unification and movements for secession, particularly notable in Eastern Europe during the early 20th century.

Trench warfare

A type of warfare characterized by soldiers fighting from trenches, leading to a brutal war of attrition with high casualties.

Sedition Act of 1918

A law that penalized individuals for making false statements or engaging in actions that would interfere with military operations or promote the success of enemies.

Total war

A conflict where all of a nation's resources are mobilized for the war effort, resulting in significant government intervention in the economy.

Fourteen Points

A statement of principles for peace proposed by U.S. President Wilson that called for democratic values and self-determination for nations.

Treaty of Versailles

The major treaty that formally ended World War I in 1919, placing blame for the war primarily on Germany.

Geopolitical consequences

The outcomes of World War I that included the break-up of empires, emergence of new nations, and significant shifts in global power dynamics.

Social consequences

Post-war transformations that led to the destruction of old social orders and the strengthening of democracy, socialist ideas, and women's rights.