WWI
European nations grew their armies and stockpiled weapons, increasing tensions.
How did militarism contribute to the outbreak of World War I?
The system of _________ drew multiple nations into the conflict after the initial declaration of war.
What are ALLIANCES?
The food shortages, poor working conditions, and military failures.
What was a key cause of the February Revolution of 1917 in Russia?
He took control of the Soviet Union after Lenin’s death in 1924.
Who was Stalin?
Inequality, working class revolutionary activity, and weak leadership by the czar were some of the causes for the ___________.
What was the Bolshevik Revolution?
The rise of imperialism and the competition for colonies
Which of the following factors contributed to the start of World War I by creating intense competition between European nations?
Specific alliances, such as the Triple Alliance and the Triple _____________, influenced the global scale of the war.
What is the Triple Entente?
This leader's inexperience contributed to high military casualties during World War I
Who is Czar Nicholas II?
The Communists (Reds) and the Royalists (Whites)
Who were the two opposing sides in the Russian Civil War?
The Russian Revolution was a political and social revolution across the Russian Empire. The ________ Revolution was led by_______. The Revolution's effects on World War I were significant. Since Russia had to withdraw due to internal political turmoil, this allowed _________. to shift its focus, which prolonged the war.
What is the October Revolutionl? Who was Lenin? What was Germany?
It created a chain reaction of alliances that turned a regional conflict into a global war.
What role did the alliance system play in causing World War I?
These warfare strategies of WWI led to a high number of casualties.
What are new industrial weapons and trench warfare? *Rapid fire machine guns, poison gas, land mines, etc.
Before the Russian Revolution, Russia was a ___________, ruled by a Tsar.
What is a monarchy?
The October Revolution of 1917 led by the__________ transformed political structure and established the ________.
Who were the Bolosheviks? What is the Soviet Union?
He returned to Russia and helped to start the October Revolution.
Who is Vladimir Lenin?
The assassination of this man was the "spark" that started WWI
Who was Arch Duke Ferdinand?
Nationalism, Militarism, and __________ were causes of WWI.
What is Imperialism?
All of the following are characteristics of militarism EXCEPT— 1) glorification of the military, 2) aggressive preparation for war, 3) a desire to fight for self-interest, & 4) a military policy that dominates a state.
A desire to fight for self interest.
"Peace, Land, Bread"
What was the slogan Russian revolutionaries used to express their ideals of the Revolution?
He took control of the Soviet Union after Lenin’s death in 1924.
Who is Joseph Stalin?
Nationalism, the expansion of European empires and competition for colonies, & the system of alliances between European powers.
Which of factors contributed to the causes of World War I?
These two wars in 1912 & 1913 foreshadowed the onset of WWI. The first was fought by Greece, Serbia, Montenegro & Bulgaria who declared war on & achieved indepence from the Ottoman Empire, significantly weakening its hold on European territory. The second war occurred as the allies fought among themselves for the Ottoman spoils.
What are the Balkan Wars?
This policy decision of the 1917 Russian Provisional Government contributed to internal social unrest?
What is the decision to continue fighting in WWI?
Glorification of the military, aggressive preparation for war, a desire to fight for self-interest, & military policy that dominates a state
All of the above are characteristics of militarism EXCEPT—
A desire to fight for self-interest.
The test on WWI and the Russian Revolution will be on what day and date?
What is Tuesday April 1st?