This man was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist
Who is Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The heir of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Who is Archduke Franz Ferdinand
This weapon can fire over 400-600 rounds (bullets) per minute
What is a machine gun
WWI became one of the deadliest conflicts in history because of this
What are technological advancements
Countries used this idea to make it a priority to grow their army into the strongest in the world.
What is Militarism
Name of the nationalist who killed the Archduke of Austria-Hungary
Who is Gavrilo Princip
This new method brings the whole country into the war effort
What is total war
An organization with many countries founded to prevent all wars in the future, notably, the U.S did not join
What is the League of Nations
The idea that countries, particularly smaller ones, should be able to govern themselves and operate independently.
What is Self-Determination
When a nation looks to expand it's territory and gain new natural natural resources
What is Imperialism
This area was known for its ability to explode at any moment
What is the Balkan Powder Keg
Armored fighting vehicle designed for front-line combat which is used to break stalemates and showcase its defensive capabilities, first used by the British in World War I
What are tanks
This country switches alliances in 1915
Who is Italy
The Treaty of Versailles placed all of the blame of the war on what country?
What is Germany
Empire in which an important assassination took place.
What is Austria-Hungary
Europe's superpowers (strong nations) were divided into these two groups
What are the triple alliance and triple entente
Used by the Germans to sink supply ships and passenger lines.
What are submarines.
Woodrow Wilson's plan for peace was called
What is the Fourteen Points
Name of the new independent country that was originally shared territory between the German and Russian empires
What is Poland