Build-Up to War
Which European power had the largest world empire before World War I?
Great Britain
Starting in Britain in the early 1800s, this event triggered a sharp increase in production and led European powers to race for cheap natural resources to create new goods.
The Industrial Revolution
With a large portion of the population serving in the military, many _________ began to experience life in the workforce for the first time.
This country's entrance into the war helped to bring it to an end.
The United States
During which years was WWI fought?
1914-1918
Powerful force that swept Europe which resulted in calls for both unification and independence.
Nationalism
These bunkers were often wet, smelly, and disease-ridden. They were also where soldiers during the war spent most of their time.
Trenches
High government interference or control over the press is called
Censorship
Signing of this officially ended the war
The Treaty of Versailles
The Triple Entente consisted of...
France, Russia, and Britain
This leader led the unification of Germany through a policy of "Blood and Iron."
Otto von Bismarck
The space in between two trenches.
No Man's Land
Governments’ use of misinformation, fear and motivation through media as a means of influencing public opinion is called…
Propaganda
These TWO Empires collapsed and broke apart as the war came to an end.
The Ottoman Empire, Austria-Hungary
The Triple Alliance consisted of...
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
This European empire declared war on Serbia, starting off World War I.
Austria-Hungary
Chlorine gas, tear gas, and mustard gas were all used for the first time in World War I. This term refers to the use of these agents in warfare today.
Chemical Warfare
Mandatory sign-ups for military service were widespread during WWI. This process is known as...
Conscription
Each of the defeated powers was required to make payments to the victors, or ___________.
Reparations
Germany's war strategy was called...
The Schlieffen Plan
This event resulted in multiple European nations claiming different territories in Africa, carving the continent up amongst themselves.
The Berlin Conference
These were capable of sinking even the most powerful, state-of-the-art battleships with ease.
U-Boats
or
Submarines
The Defense of the Realm Act
This required Germany to accept full responsibility for causing the war, humiliating them internationally.
The War Guilt Clause
This international organization was created after the war, intended to prevent future wars.
The League of Nations