Causes of WWI (M.A.I.N.)
This cause refers to the buildup of armies and weapons.
Militarism
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire were part of this alliance.
Central Powers
This defensive weapon made it very difficult to advance.
Machine Gun
This 1917 event marked a major turning point by bringing fresh troops and resources to the Allied side, helping break the stalemate.
the United States entering World War I
Governments used this to influence public opinion and support the war.
Propaganda
This cause involves strong pride and loyalty to one’s country.
Nationalism
France, Britain, and Russia were part of this alliance.
Allied Powers
This new weapon caused choking and blindness.
Poison gas (types included chlorine, phosgene, and mustard gas)
The entry of the ______________ was a turning point since it added fresh troops and resources to the Allies.
United States
This policy limited how much food and goods people could buy.
Rationing
This cause refers to competition for colonies and resources.
Imperialism
This empire collapsed during the war and was led by the Tsar.
Russia
These were introduced to break trench stalemates.
Tanks
This long battle symbolized the horrors of trench warfare.
Battle of Verdun
This treaty officially ended WWI and punished Germany.
Treaty of Versailles
Some historians argue this MAIN cause transformed a regional crisis into a global war, making it more significant than the assassination itself.
Alliances
This country was blamed for starting the war and faced heavy consequences.
Germany
This area between opposing trenches was extremely dangerous.
No Man's Land
This 1916 battle resulted in over 1 million casualties.
Battle of the Somme
The U.S. entered the war in this year.
1917
This cause is most closely linked to the Balkan region, where ethnic tensions and the desire for independence helped spark the conflict.
Nationalism
This country switched sides in 1915 to join the Allies.
Italy
This is when neither side can gain an advantage.
Stalemate
This battle in 1914 stopped Germany’s advance toward Paris.
Battle of the Marne
This telegram tried to get Mexico to join Germany.
Zimmerman Telegram