Causes
An intense form of patriotism and loyalty to one’s country.
What is Nationalism?
(Triple Score) The German militarist Emperor during World War I.
Who was Kaiser Wilhelm II?
(Triple Score) The 2 nicknames for World War I.
What was 'The Great War' and 'The War to End All Wars'?
(Triple Score) This type of weapon was internationally outlawed after World War I.
What is Poisonous Gas or Mustard Gas?
The ceasefire that ended hostilities between the Allies and Germany on the 11th of November 1918.
What is an Armistice?
This is when a country expands its influence and power into a large empire.
What is Imperialism?
Germany, Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire
Who were the Central Powers?
(Double Score) The Germans engaged in this sinking hundreds of ships which was a major reason for the USA entering WWI.
What is Unrestricted German Submarine Warfare?
Soldiers going out of their trenches to run through no man’s land in attack.
What is going Over The Top?
(Double Score) WWI post-traumatic stress disorder occurring under wartime conditions.
What is Shell Shock?
A nation’s commitment to building huge arsenals and armies.
What is Militarism?
Great Britain, France, Russia and eventually the United States of America
Who were the Allies?
America’s policy for not joining in on World War I initially.
What is Isolationism?
Area between the trenches covered with barbed wire, guarded by machine guns.
What is No Man's Land?
A levy on a defeated country forcing it to pay for war costs.
What are Reparations?
(Double Score) Archduke of Austria whose assassination started the domino effect that led to the beginning of World War I.
Who is Franz Ferdinand?
Term for Central Powers
What was the Triple Alliance?
Germany invited Mexico to join WWI and attack the USA which led the USA to join the war.
What is the Zimmerman Telegram?
Trench Warfare
What is Stalemate War?
An international diplomatic group developed after World War I as a way to solve disputes between countries before they erupted into open warfare.
What was the League of Nations?
Nations aligning with other nations.
What is the Alliance System?
Term for Allies
What was the Triple Entente?
The UK ocean liner with 156 Americans on board when it was sunk by German U-boats became one of the reasons American joined the war.
What is the Lusitania?
When during a military conflict, the contenders are willing to make any sacrifice in lives and other resources to obtain a complete victory.
What is Total War?
The agreement ending WWI that made Germany pay reparations that spiraled their economy into depression and paved the way for World War II.
What is the Treaty of Versailles?