Technology
This was a long ditch dug in the ground that provided defense from gunfire, mainly used on Western Front of the war.
What is a trench
This man was assassinated, leading to Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia.
Who is the Archduke Franz Ferdinand
This is extreme pride and devotion to one’s country
What is nationalism
This treaty was crafted by the “Big Three”: Wilson, Lloyd George, and Clemenceau, and punished Germany harshly
What is the Treaty of Versailles
This technology was used to fire on ships without warning, as they were difficult to detect.
What are submarines
This technology was first used for aerial reconnaissance, but eventually used for dogfighting and bombing trenches.
What are war planes
This was one of the LAST nations to declare war in WWI.
What is the United States
These are agreements between nations to aid and protect one another if attacked are called
What are alliances
This technology could flatten enemy fortifications, and helped break the stalemate of the war.
What are tanks
This nation was the first to declare war in WWI
What is Austria-Hungary
This is when one country takes over another country economically and politically
What is imperialism
This technology was the first use of rapid-fire, spewing over 400 rounds per minute.
What are machine guns
This person was a Bosnian-Serb nationalist who was angry at Austria-Hungary, and assassinated its heir to the throne.
Who is Gavrilo Princip
This is the policy of building up strong military forces to prepare for war
What is militarism
This technology was used by both sides to clear trenches, and could result in horrific death due to fluid in the lungs.
What is poison gas
These European nations remained neutral in World War I. (Name 3 of the 7)
What are Albania, Denmark, The Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden
Which of the MAIN causes of WWI led to the Balkan “powder keg” explosion?
What is nationalism