Foundations of Global Security: WW1, WW2, and Their Legacies

What was the bloodiest century in human history?

The 20th Century, with roughly 200 million individuals killed in war.

What event sparked World War 1?

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Which countries were part of the Allied Powers in World War 1?

Britain, France, and the Soviet Union (Russia).

Which countries were part of the Central Powers in World War 1?

Germany, Austro-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria.

What type of warfare was foundational in World War 1?

Trench warfare, along with the use of machine guns, chemical weapons, and submarines.

When did the United States enter World War 1?

In 1917, under the leadership of President Woodrow Wilson.

What was one key legacy of World War 1 on the 21st century?

Significant readjustment of territorial boundaries due to the collapse of the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian Empires.

What were the harsh terms imposed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles?

Reparations payments, war guilt clause, 13% loss in territory, and military restrictions.

What was the League of Nations?

An attempt by states to create an intergovernmental organization to maintain peace and allow for self-determination of peoples.

What major global events occurred between World War 1 and World War 2?

The Russian Revolution, rise of the Nazis and the Holocaust, the Great Depression, and Japanese militarism.

What event marked the official start of World War 2?

The Japanese invasion of China in 1937 and the Nazi invasion of Poland in 1939.

What was the significance of Pearl Harbor?

On December 7, 1941, Japanese forces attacked the US Naval Station, leading to the US entering World War 2.

Which countries were part of the Axis Powers in World War 2?

Germany, Japan, and Italy.

Which countries were part of the Allied Powers in World War 2?

United States, Soviet Union, and China.

What military tactic did Germany adopt during World War 2?

Blitzkrieg, or 'Lightning War,' combining air, sea, and land power.

What was the Holocaust?

The state-sponsored persecution and mass murder of millions, including about 6 million Jews, by the Nazi regime between 1933-1945.

What was D-Day?

June 6, 1944, the largest naval, air, and land operation in history, leading to the liberation of Paris.

What was one of the legacies of World War 2?

The establishment of the United Nations in 1945 to maintain international peace and security.

What did the Bretton Woods Agreement establish?

The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank to create financial stability.

What was adopted as a result of the Holocaust?

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

When was NATO established?

In 1949.