World War I Lecture Notes

The flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts from a lecture on World War I, focusing on causes, major events, and the impact of nationalism and technology in the war.

World War One

The first modern warfare event that began in 1914, also known as the Great War.

Sarajevo Incident

The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand in Sarajevo, which triggered World War One.

Pan-Slavism

A political and cultural movement advocating for the unity of Slavic peoples.

Technological Innovation

Advancements in technology that played a significant role in the development and execution of modern warfare during WWI.

Triple Alliance

Military alliance formed between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy in 1882.

Triple Entente

A coalition of nations including France, Russia, and Great Britain before and during World War I.

Nationalism

A strong patriotic feeling that contributed to tensions and conflicts leading to World War I.

Moroccan Crisis

A series of confrontations between Germany and France over Morocco that heightened tensions before WWI.

Trench Warfare

A type of combat where soldiers fought from deep ditches to protect themselves from enemy fire, prevalent in WWI.

Zyklon B

A chemical weapon used by Germany during World War I, originally developed as a pesticide.

Balkan League

A coalition formed by Serbia, Greece, and Romania to challenge the Ottoman Empire, contributing to the tensions in WWI.

Lusitania Incident

The sinking of the British ship Lusitania by a German submarine, contributing to the U.S. entering WWI.

Reinsurance Treaty

An agreement between Germany and Russia that was not renewed by Kaiser Wilhelm II, leading to increased tensions.

Arms Race

Competition between nations to accumulate the most advanced military technologies and weapons prior to WWI.

Russo-Japanese War

A conflict between Russia and Japan (1904-1905) that impacted Russia's military and political strategies leading to WWI.