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Define Militarism
When a country's government prioritizes their military and building up the strength of that military
During what years did WW1 occur?
1914-1918
The main purpose of the Treaty of Versailles was to do what?
To end WW1 and to punish Germany so they could not start another war
Who was the leader of Russia before the Revolution
Tsar Nicholas II
This line gives us the Eastern and Western Hemispheres
The Prime meridian
Define Alliances
Alliances are when two or more countries agree to help each other in their times of need.
What country declared war first, and which country did they declare war on
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia
Which country wanted the harshest punishments for Germany?
France
The peasants of Russia were upset with the Tsar because...
They had poor living conditions, he sent them to fight in WW1, and the peasants fighting in WW1 had no supplies.
Latitude runs which way and measures which way
Runs: East to West
Measures: North to South
Define Imperialism
This is when powerful countries take over weaker countries to build their empire and to gain more resources.
List the main 3 countries in the Allied Powers
France, Great Britain, and Russia
The Treaty of Versailles was written by which countries?
USA, England, and France
Who was the leader of the Bolsheviks?
Vladimir Lenin
Name the 3 climate zones
Polar, Temperate, and Tropical
Define Nationalism
Nationalism is intense pride and loyalty in ones country
List the 3 main countries in the Central Powers
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and The Ottoman Empire
How did the German people feel about the politicians who represented them during the Treaty signing?
They felt betrayed and angered by them.
After Lenin and the Bolsheviks took over Russia became what country?
The Soviet Union
What were the 3 mountain ranges in Europe we learned about?
The Ural, Pyrenees, and Alps mountains
What was the Spark that started WW1
The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
This country suffered the most causalities during WW1
Russia
The Treaty of Versailles damaged which 3 specific things in Germany
The Military, Economy, and Pride
Why was communism so appealing to Russians during the revolution?
Communism promised them equality. Most Russian during this time period were peasants and had very little property and money. Communism promised to evenly distribute wealth and fix these problems.
Name all 7 continents and all 5 Oceans without any mistakes
Continents: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America
Oceans: Arctic, Atlantic, Indian, Pacific, and Southern