Causes and Consequences of World War One

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to the causes and consequences of World War One.

Militarism

The belief that states should build up strong armed forces to prepare for war.

Antagonistic Alliances

Military agreements between nations that opposed each other, such as the Triple Alliance and Triple Entente.

Imperialism

The policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization or military force.

Nationalism

A strong sense of pride and devotion to one's nation, often leading to the belief that one nation is superior to others.

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

The immediate cause of World War I, where the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne was killed by Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princip.

Trench Warfare

A type of combat in which opposing troops fight from trenches facing each other, leading to stagnant battle lines.

Total War

A war that involves the complete mobilization of resources and people, affecting both the front lines and civilian areas.

Easter Rebellion

A 1916 uprising in Dublin where Irish nationalists fought against British rule amid frustrations over unfulfilled home rule promises.

Treaty of Versailles

The 1919 peace treaty that ended World War I and imposed heavy reparations on Germany, leading to significant geopolitical changes.

Chemical Weapons

Munitions that utilize toxic chemicals to harm or incapacitate enemy combatants, first introduced widely in WWI.