Causes of WWI
Key Terms WWI
Writing Key Terms
100

These were the main causes of World War I 


Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Imperialism, and the Assassination

100

World War One was this type of war in which all citizens are involved and fighting can happen anywhere.


What is a total war?

100
What is the definition of historical circumstances? 

A cause that leads to another event happening

200

These countries were part of the triple alliance and the triple entente.  



  1. Triple Alliance: Austria-Hungary, Germany, Italy

  2. Triple Entente: Russia, France, England 

200

These were large ditches that were dug to protect soldiers from enemy fire (shooting). 



 trenches

200

What is a turning point? 

An event that leads to major changes? 

300

This country was taken over by Empire of Austria-Hungary which led to the assassination of the heir to the Austrian thrown, Archduke Franz Ferdinand. 

 Bosnia 

300

This is the name of the agreement or treaty that ended the War. 



What is the Treaty of Versailles

300

Name at least 3 enduring issues that have affected people we learned about so far. 

Inequality, Abuse of Power, Pollution, Violation of Human Rights

400

This group of people organized the assassination of Franz Ferdinand because they support Serbian nationalism.


What was the Black Hand (a Serbian group)

400

In his 14 points speech, US President Woodrow Wilson supported the idea of self-determination, being able to self-govern and he wanted to create this world-wide organization that would protect peace in the future. 


The League of Nations

400

What are the 3 parts you need to include in your Enduring Issue Essay Introduction?

The name of the enduring issue 

The definition of the issue 

Your main argument about how the issue affects people in all documents.

500

This German leader promised Austria Hungary that Germany would help support the empire in a time of war.


Who is Kaiser Wilhelm?

500

This was one of the three punishments for Germany at the end of the War


Lost territory and colonies, restriction of military, and payment of reparations.

500

What are the 5 parts of an Enduring Issue body paragraph?

Main Claim (Repeat same claim from your Intro) 

Context 

Evidence

Analysis 

Link (Repeat Claim)

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