The 2 Fronts
This front involved trench warfare and took place in France and Belgium
The Western Front
The Central Powers included Germany and ______-______
Austria-Hungary
German submarines used to sneak up and fire torpedoes on allies including passenger ships; 1 cause of US involvement in WWI; Their attacks destroyed supplies meant for allied troops
U-Boats
Larger, developed country increases its power and wealth by acquiring new countries/territories. Led to increased tensions among European countries.
Imperialism
This was the U.S. President's vision for post-war European peace
Wilson's 14 Points
Trench warfare resulted in neither side being able to make large advances, also known as a ___________
Stalemate
The Allied Powers included England, France, _______, Italy, Japan, and the USA
Russia
Primary weapon of WWI. Caused the most casualties in the war and was the main reason for the development of trench warfare.
Artillery (big guns)
When a country Invests, develops, and advances weapons production combined with glorification of the armed services. Countries compete to produce the most weapons through an arms race.
Militarism
Was created so member countries could use diplomacy instead of war to solve problems. Germany was not invited to join until years later
The League of Nations
This front involved moving front lines and natural barriers: took place between Russia and Germany/Austria-Hungary
The Eastern Front
This country started the war on the Central Powers' side, then switched to the Allied Powers' side
Italy
This technology was very ineffective at first, oftentimes breaking down or getting stuck, but eventually became better and contributed to the end of the war
Tanks
Mutual defense agreements that if one country was attacked, their allied countries would join the fight.
Alliances
Agreement to end the war between Germany and the Allies; Cause economic and political instability in Germany that led directly to WWII
Treaty of Versailles
The area between two opposing trenches on the Western Front was called ___________
No Man's Land
These two countries were Allies during WWI, but would join Germany's side in WWII
Italy and Japan
This new weapon caused burning of the skin, eyes, and lungs, and could cause death up to 5 weeks later
Mustard Gas
An intense patriotism for one's country
Nationalism
Payments made for damages caused by war
Reparations
Germany went through __________ to attack France, even though they were a neutral nation
Belgium
This country joined the war in its last year, but played a major role in the Treaty of Versailles
USA
Style of warfare in which troops dig ditches along the front to strengthen/hold their position and provide protection and cover
Trench Warfare
The heir to Austria-Hungary was assassinated by this person
A Serbian nationalist (Gavrilo Princip)
This section of the Treaty of Versailles placed all blame for WWI on Germany
The War Guilt Clause