Vocabulary
An airship used during the early part of the war; AKA a blimp
A trigger led to a series of events that ended with all of the major European powers at war
Domino Effect
First introduced and used during WWI at the Battle of Somme
Tanks
The first major battle of WWI
Tannenberg
In March 1918, Germany launched the __________, which was the beginning of the end
Michael Offensive
The belief that the government of a country should maintain a strong military and be prepared to use it if necessary
Militarism
The trigger of WWI; first cause
The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
Large metal-armored battleships
Dreadnoughts
During this battle, the French were able to keep the Germans from invading Paris
The armistice was signed on this date and at this time
11/11/1918 at 11am
An agreement made between two or more countries to help one another if necessary
Alliance
After the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, Austria-Hungary declared war on ____________ (country)
Serbia
German submarines used to sneak up and sink ships with torpedoes
U-Boats
Germans won this war, which proved they could defeat armies with superior tactics and training
Tannenberg
Name at least 3 of the 4 countries that made up the "Big Four" Supreme Council
France
Great Britain
United States
Italy
An agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce
Armistice
Great Britain declared war on Germany when Germany attacked _________ (country)
France
Used in "No Man's Land" to stop enemy advances
Barbed wire
This battle was one of the most brutal; neither side made advantages
Verdun
This group's goal was to establish world peace
League of Nations
When one country increases their wealth and power by bringing additional territories under their control
Imperialism
The United States and ____________ (country) later entered the war for the Allies
Italy
Introduced during WWI; led to an extremely painful death through suffocation
Chemical weapons
The final major battle of the war, which had many casualties on both sides
Somme
Describe the Treaty of Versailles' impact on Germany
Germany was forced to pay reparations and make their military smaller, so they fell into an economic depression.
German citizens were unhappy about the sanctions and felt that they were treated unfairly.