WWI
What does the acronym MAIN stand for? What does it mean?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, and Nationalism. It represents the causes of WWI.
Political believe that sought to eliminate social classes and private property
Communism
What is Blitzkrieg?
Military strategy used by Germany; fast, coordinated attacks with tanks, planes, and infantry
Triple Alliance (Entente): Britain, France, USSR, US
Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
What was the final spark that led to the start of the Russian Civil War?
The execution of Tsar Nicholas II and his family
How did the Treaty of Versailles mainly influence the war?
The harsh penalties on Germany created resentment and economic instability, which paved the way for Hitler’s rise
What event sparked WWI?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne)
What was the policy that introduced capitalism into Russia called?
The New Economic Policy (NEP)
Who were the main totalitarian regimes during the time?
Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, and Joseph Stalin
What does Total War mean?
When the entire country mobilized for the war effort; laws of war are disregarded
What was the Bloody Sunday protest?
Massacre of Russian workers that protested against the Tsar towards the Winter Palace
What was the holocaust?
Massive genocide in Germany that targeted mainly Jews and killed around 6 million of them
What was the Zimmermann telegram?
Secret diplomatic communication issued by Germany that proposed a military alliance between Germany and Mexico if the US entered WWI against Germany.
What was the dominant party in the red army?
The Bolshevik Party
Who was the last country to surrender?
Japan in 1945