Causes of WW1(MAIN)
What does MAIN stand for
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
Who is George Clemenceau?
He was the French prime minister during WW1 who demanded revenge against Germany.
How many men was Germany allowed to have?
100,000 men
What year did WW1 start and end?
1914-1918
What are the terms of the Treaty of St. Germain?
This treaty, signed in 1919, separated Austria from Hungary and forbade Austria to unite with Germany (Anschluss).
Who is Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
The heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire
Who is Woodrow Wilson?
The idealist who aimed to create a fair peace, making the world safe for democracy through his Fourteen Points after WW1.
What is the War Guilt Clause?
Article 231
Who were the Triple Entente?
Britain, France, and Russia
What are the terms of Treaty of Trianon?
This 1920 treaty with Hungary restricted its army to 35,000 men and was viewed by most Hungarians as an insult to their national honor.
What is Imperialism?
When a country expands its power through colonization or military force.
Who is David Lloyd George?
The British prime minister during WW1 who wanted to punish Germany but believing it must be allowed to recover quickly to remain a major trading partner.
What is Alsace-Lorraine?
This territory was taken from Germany and returned to France, which had lost it in 1871.
Who were the Central Powers?
Germany, Austro-Hungarian Empire, Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria
What happened to the Treaty of Sèvres?
This treaty with Turkey in 1920 was largely rejected due to a nationalist uprising led by Mustafa Kemal, leading to a revised treaty in 1923.
What is Nationalism?
Loyalty to one's nation and the idea that a nation should govern itself
What is Self-Determination?
Every nation should rule itself was crucial to creating a new world order after WW1
What is the Polish Corridor?
Land given to Poland after the Treaty of Versailles which separted Germany from East Prussia.
What is the League of Nations?
This organization was set up by the Treaty of Versailles was seen by Wilson as the best way to secure peace and friendship between nations.
What was the new Treaty implemented on Turkey called after the Treaty of Sèvres failed?
Treaty of Lausanne
How did militarism lead to WW1?
It lead to Arms Races and focus on Naval Expansion, thereby greatly increasing tensions and the speed of mobilization across Europe by 1914
What is the Rhineland?
A region in Germany where they had to demilitarised after WW1
What is Diktat?
The German term for the imposed settlement, reflecting the fact that Germany was given no opportunity to negotiate the terms at the Paris Peace Conference
What is Yugoslavia?
This new nation-state was formed in the Balkans for the Slavic peoples following the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire via the Treaties of Saint-Germain and Trianon.
How did self determination affect the other treaties?
It helped minority groups gained independence from the Austro-Hungarian empire