WW1 Study Guide

Triple Alliances

A pre-war alliance consisting of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire.

Allied Powers (Triple Entente)

This alliance included France, Great Britain, and Russia.

Nationalism

Intense national pride and loyalty that contributed to tensions between countries.

Imperialism

Competition for colonies and global dominance.

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

A significant precursor to WWI, leading to heightened tensions in Europe.

Who was assassinated to spark WWI?

Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary.

Country Responsible for the Assassination

Serbia.

Assassin of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Gavrilo Princip, a member of the Black Hand.

The Black Hand

A Serbian nationalist group aiming to gain independence for Serbia from Austro-Hungarian rule.

Aircrafts in WWI

Introduced as a new way to travel and drop bombs.

Machine Guns

Provided a faster method to kill enemies during WWI.

Trench Warfare

Soldiers fought from trenches, which served as defensive positions.

No Man's Land

The dangerous territory between opposing front lines.

Dugouts

Sheltered areas in trenches used for eating and sleeping.

Trench Foot

A medical condition from prolonged exposure to wet conditions, affecting the toes and feet.

Chemical Warfare

The use of toxic agents like mustard gas in combat.

Mustard Gas

A toxic agent affecting skin, eyes, and respiratory systems.

A War of Inches

Refers to the deadlock situation on the Western Front where front lines rarely moved.