Technologies
This weapon introduced poison gas as a new form of warfare.
What are chemical weapons (poison gas)?
This system of alliances meant countries would help each other if attacked.
What are alliances?
This stands for Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, and Nationalism.
What is M.A.I.N?
A long war involving many countries.
What is a world war?b
This document declared the colonies independent.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
These vehicles were used for the first time in war to fight on land and break through enemy lines.
What are tanks?
This group included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire.
What are Central Powers?
This cause connects countries through promises to protect each other in war.
What is alliances?
A fight between two or more countries or groups.
What is a conflict or war?
This leader is known as the “Father of His Country.”
Who is George Washington?
This invention allowed planes to be used in war for spying and attacking.
What is the airplane?
This M.A.I.N. cause means countries building strong armies and weapons.
What is militarism?
A place where soldiers fight from long trenches dug into the ground.
What is trench warfare?
This war led the 13 colonies to become independent from Britain.
What is the American Revolution?
This weapon was used in trenches and could fire many bullets very quickly.
What is a machine gun?
This assassination helped start WWI.
What is the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
This cause involves countries competing to take over other lands.
What is imperialism?
When countries take control of other lands for resources and power.
What is imperialism?
This idea says people have the right to overthrow a government that does not protect their rights.
What is natural rights / social contract?
This new invention allowed soldiers to communicate quickly across long distances during war.
What is the radio (or wireless communication)?
This system of countries building up military power and competing with each other increased tensions before WWI.
What is militarism?
This cause involves strong pride in your country.
What is nationalism?
A political leader or official who makes important decisions for a country.
What is a leader (or government official)?
This group made up most of French society but had the least power.
What is the Third Estate?