WW1

Militarism

The build-up of military forces and arms, leading to increased tensions among nations.

Triple Alliance

An alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy before World War I.

Triple Entente

An alliance between Britain, France, and Russia before World War I.

Nationalism

Intense pride and loyalty to one's nation, often leading to conflicts, such as Slavic nationalism against Austria-Hungary.

Imperialism

Competition for colonies among nations that led to increased tensions and crises.

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

The event that triggered World War I, where the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne was killed by a Serbian nationalist.

The Schlieffen Plan

Germany's military strategy to quickly defeat France and avoid a two-front war.

Battle of Verdun

A major battle in 1916 symbolizing French resilience during World War I.

Battle of the Somme

A 1916 battle aimed at relieving pressure on Verdun and weakening German forces.

Eastern Front

The front during World War I characterized by more mobility compared to the static Western Front.

Arab Revolt

The revolt of Arabs against the Ottoman Empire supported by Britain during World War I.

Total War

The complete mobilization of a nation's resources and people for war.

Treaty of Versailles (1919)

The peace treaty that ended World War I, imposing harsh reparations and demilitarization on Germany.

Article 231

The War Guilt Clause in the Treaty of Versailles, blaming Germany for the war.

Armenian Genocide (1915)

Mass deportations and killings of Armenians by the Young Turks during World War I, resulting in around 1.5 million deaths.