Vocabulary & Concepts
This term means a government‑ordered draft that requires citizens to serve in the military.
What is conscription?
This name, used at the time, described a conflict so deadly and widespread it was later called World War I.
What is the Great War?
This declining empire was nicknamed the “sick man of Europe.”
What is the Ottoman Empire?
This term describes the “domestic, economic, social, and political” side of a country during war, not just battlefield events.
What is the homefront?
This WWI term describes a temporary halt in fighting agreed to by both sides.
What is an armistice?
Competition over this disputed border region between France and Germany (rich in iron and steel) fueled tensions before and during WWI.
What is Alsace‑Lorraine?
In 1912–1913, this coalition of small Balkan states united to drive the Ottomans out of Europe.
What is the Balkan League?
One feature of total war was heavy government control of economies, including this system that limited civilian access to food and supplies.
What is rationing?
This MAIN cause involved building up armies and navies, making war more likely in Europe.
What is militarism?
Germany’s declaration of war on this ally of France helped pull multiple powers into the conflict.
What is Russia?
One effect of the Balkan Wars was that this Slavic state became the strongest in the region and felt bold enough to challenge Austria‑Hungary.
What is Serbia?
This principle, later linked to Wilson’s ideas, means people should be free to choose their government and national identity.
What is self‑determination?
This country caused the fear that a rival navy could cut Britain off from its overseas colonies, threatening its empire and wealth.
What is Germany?