World War 1
What years did the war occur during?
1914-1918
What years did the war occur during?
1939-1945
How did the Cold War get its name?
There was little to no action using weapons/only threats
What is Absolutism?
One person with all the power
Nationalism?
Pride in your nation
What type of fighting was used during this time?
Trench Warfare
Why does the US join the War?
The bombing of Pearl Harbor
What was Russia trying to spread while America tried to stop it?
Communism
King Louis XIV
Absolute ruler of France(leads France to becoming one of the most powerful countries at the time.)
Social Darwinism
Survival of the fittest cultures
What were the two teams in the Wars Called?
Central Powers and the Allies
What position gave Hitler his immense power?
He was appointed chancellor
What is the name for the metaphoric divide between the eastern and western countries in Europe?
Iron Curtain
The Fronde
When the noble rebelled agaisnt the royals and thew mud at them
Methodism
A religious revival movement of the 19th century
How did the War begin?
The assassination of the Duke of Austria by Siberian Nationalist
What was Germany's way of attacking?
Blitzkrieg
What city was slipt between capitalism and Communism?
Berlin
What did Peter the Great want to achieve in Russia at the time?
He wanted to Westernize Russia
British Imperialism?
Great Britain takes control of India
What were the four punishments that Germany was given?
Loss of land, Loss of military, War reparations, War Guilt Clause
What was the turning point on the Western Front that will lead to Germany losing the war/
D-Day
What is the USSR?
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
What was the Glorious Revolution?
Transfer of power from James II to William III of Orange
The Berlin Conference
Countries meet to divide up Africa without any African representation