WWI Causes
This was a competition among European countries to control weaker countries in Asia and Africa for resources, raw materials and markets
What is Imperialism
The war originally started between these 2 countries.
Who is Austria-Hungary and Serbia
This developed and lasted during the middle 3ish years of the war because neither side was able to gain an advantage in trench warfare.
What is a Stalemate
The first major battle on the Western Front where France was saved and the Sclieffen Plan failed
What is the Battle of the Marne
This group of people made major contributions to WWI by working in factories and as nurses.
Who are Women
Defense agreements made between countries for protection.
What are Alliances
Germany declared war on this country after they mobilized their army towards Germany in support of Serbia
Who is Russia
The theater of battle where trench warfare was used the most.
What is the Western Front
The first major battle on the Eastern Front were Russia was destroyed by Germany due to fighting before their army was ready.
What is the Battle of Tannenberg
The main style of fighting during World War I on the Western Front
What is Trench Warfare
The preparing for and glorifying of War
What is Militarism
This country declared war on France because they were allied with Russia who was allied with Serbia
Who is Germany
Armies were forced to dig into Trench Warfare during World War I to protect themselves from new weapon technology like
Machine Guns
Two battles that were examples of Trench Warfare because they were extremely long and had an enormous amount of casualties but no movement.
What are the Battles of Verdun and Somme
Germany's plan to avoid fighting a 2 Front War by defeating France first and then going after Russia
What is the Schlieffen Plan
Belief that your country is the better than others or the desire for freedom or independence if your people are controlled by another country.
What is Nationalism
The country that entered because of Germany attacking their ships sailing to Great Britain for trade with Uboat submarines
Who is the United States
The area between the 2 battling trenches that was extremely dangerous to cross through.
What is No Man's Land
This became a problem and eventually led to the Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand because Austria-Hungary would not give the Slavic people their independence
What is Slavic Nationaism
The person who was assassinated by the "Black Hand" from Serbia that started World War I.
Who is Archduke Ferdinand
The country who declared war on Germany after Germany moved their army through Belgium to attack France.
Who in Great Britain
World War I developed into this type of war as both sides constantly attacked each other trying to wear them down and make them want to give up.
What is War of Attrition
The Eastern Front was mostly fought between these 2 countries
Who are Germany and Russia
This was used by governments to influence the thoughts and actions of their citizens during the long stalemates.
What is Propaganda