Review #1
How did the nation of Germany form?
By uniting the forces of Kaiser Wilhelm I and Otto von Bismarck
What is nationalism?
Strong sense of pride and loyalty to one's nation and culture.
Who were the Central Powers?
Austria-Hungary, Germany, Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria.
Where did the eastern front stretch from?
The eastern front stretched from the Black Sea to the Baltic Sea.
Name Europe's main powers?
Germany, France, Great Britain, Austria-Hungary, Russia
How were relations between European nations? Why were they this way?
Relations between European nations were not friendly. They were this way because of fear and mistrust.
How many nations and continents were involved in the war?
There were 30 nations and 6 continents in the war.
Why did Germany attack neutral countries on the sea?
For aiding the Allied forces.
Name five modern technologies that came out during the war.
Machine Guns, Artillery Guns, Poison Gas, Tanks, and Airplanes
Why did Austria-Hungary have problems in their country?
Austria-Hungary had instability due to different cultural groups inside their country.
Where did the western front stretch from?
The western front stretched from the North Sea to Switzerland.
What is a stalemate?
Neither side winning a decisive victory in a battle.
What is a U-Boat?
A German Submarine
What is militarism?
Aggressively strengthening of a nations' armed forces.
Who made up the Allied Powers at the beginning of the war?
France, Russia, Great Britain, and Italy.
What is trench warfare?
Defending a position by fighting from deep trenches.
Why did the U.S. enter the war?
Germany kept attacking their ships.
What is imperialism?
Competition between nations for land and resources located in other countries.
Describe the spark that led to the "Great War." Explain what happened in Bosnia, and how Archduke Francis Ferdinand played a part.
Bosnia wanted to be a part of Serbia, not Austria-Hungary. A revolt occurred inside Bosnia. When Archduke Ferdinand visited Bosnia, he was assassinated, leading to war between Austria and Serbia.
What was the empty patch of ground between trenches called?
No man's land.