Key Terms
What is neutrality?
Policy of supporting neither side in a war.
What figure was used a form of propaganda during WW1?
Who is Uncle Sam?
What were the 3 causes of change in government?
Economic crisis, growth of nationalism, and alliances.
Who was nicknamed the "Sick Man of Europe"?
The Ottoman Empire
Who was a part of the Triple Entente?
France, Russia, and Britain
What does militarism mean?
Policy or practice of maintaining a strong military.
What did Otto Von Bismarck do?
Oversaw the unification of the Triple Alliance.
What is a dictatorship?
A government fully controlled by one person that makes all decisions; absolute power (framed as a democracy).
Why did soldiers enlist in the military to fight for their countries?
What is patriotism/nationalism?
Who was a part of the Triple Alliance?
Who are Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary?
What is propaganda?
Information that is used to influence public opinion on a particular cause.
Who was Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Presumed heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary.
At the beginning of WW1, what type of government did most countries use?
Constitutional monarchy
Who had the biggest naval rivalry?
Who are Germany and Britain?
Why was the Triple Alliance formed?
To provide mutual support if any member was attacked.
What was Pan Slavism?
A movement put into place to unify all Slavic people.
Who had the strongest economy after WW1?
Who is the United States of America?
What caused the change in government systems?
What acronym is used to remember Germany's punishment?
B.R.A.T.
What is the Triple Entente also called?
Who are the Allied Powers?
What is imperialism?
The idea of extending one's authority over foreign territories.
What is the name of the journalist's quote used for the Do Now?
Who is Rudyard Kipling?
Why did alliances impact governments?
Who took land away from the Ottoman Empire in 1912?
Who are Serbia, Greece, Bulgaria, and Montenegro?
Which country left the Triple Alliance?
Who is Italy?