Vocab
This is where countries will devout ALL of their resources towards war, both on the home front and the war front
Total War
This treaty officially ended World War I
Treaty of Versailles
This term is for an emperor of Russia before 1917, similar to a King or Presidential figure (SPELL CORRECTLY)
Czar
Who were the main fighters on the Eastern and Western fronts, respectively?
Eastern: Russia vs. Germany
Western: Germany vs. France and Great Britain
This original alliance of the "Triple Alliance" included these countries:
Italy, Austria-Hungary, Germany
President Woodrow Wilson wrote these as a plan for peace in post World War I Europe
Fourteen Points
This treaty ended Russia's war with Germany, and conceded Russian territory to the Central Powers
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
Rapid industrialization led to the rise of this radical political group who would sacrifice anything for change/revolution
The Bolsheviks
This type of warfare was more common on the Western front than the Eastern front
Trench Warfare
This alliance made the "Triple Entente"
Great Britain, France, and Russia
This allowed people to decide for themselves on what government they wish to live by
--> Gave people a sense of political freedom
Self-Determination
This treaty was created to break-up the Ottoman Empire amongst the Allied powers of Europe
Treaty of Sykes-Picot
200,000 workers approached the winter palace in St. Petersburg to protest working conditions, only to be shot upon causing strikes throughout the nation.
WHAT is this called today?
Bloody Sunday
How did the Western front affect Germany's plan to win the war?
Germany had to take care of the Western front (France) before they put their attention towards the Eastern front (Russia)
Name ALL 4 of the Central Powers in World War I
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria
A type of naval warfare where Germans would announce they would sink ships without warning in the waters around Britain
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
This declaration given by the newly created United Nations gave specified land to the newly created nation of Israel
Balfour Declaration
This event was where the Czar's poor leadership was evident in Russia, resulting in many losses of life and discontent throughout the nation
The Russo-Japanese War
What were some of the geographic/climate difficulties of the Eastern Front?
BE ABLE TO LIST TWO
Diverse terrains, dense forests, flat plains, marshy areas, harsh winters, scorching summers
This military expedition by Germany made neutral Belgium become apart of the Allied powers
Schlieffen Plan
This term was used to justify imperialism, racism, and social inequality. Claimed people became powerful in society because they were innately better (Europeans)
Social Darwinism
What are the countries AND names of those who attended the "Big Four" meeting in Paris
David Lloyd George- Britain
Vittorio Orlando- Italy
Georges Clemenceau-France
Woodrow Wilson- U.S
What month(s) were the two biggest Revolutions in Russia, causing there to be a switch in political power
March and November
The start of this led to the Germany being able to turn their attention towards the Western front more in 1917
Russian Revolution
These two countries had a secret alliance on how they would split up the Ottoman Empire when the war was over
Great Britain and France