Spark
A big fight between countries or groups that often involves soldiers and weapons.
War
A focus on building a strong military and using it to show power or protect the country.
Militarism
What were the five causes of WWI
Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Imperialism, Assassination
Treaty signed in 1919 that ended WWI
Treaty of Versailles
Name of Austrian leader who was assassinated. Spark of WWI
Archduke Ferdinand
Agreements between countries to help and support each other.
Alliances
German submarines that they would use to track enemy ships
U-Boats
A group of countries formed an alliance to help prevent future wars.
League of Nations
Original three countries in the Triple Alliance
Clue: Austria was one of them
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
The planned killing of an important person, usually for political reasons.
Assassination
During WWI, a unique kind of warfare was used. Fighting from deep ditches dug into the ground.
Trench Warfare
What country DID NOT join the League of Nations leading to its failure
United States
Original three countries in the Triple Entente
Clue: These three countries were allied with Serbia (US later joined this team
France, Russia, Great Britain
When a country takes control over other lands or countries to become more powerful
Imperialism
What were some of the negative effects of Trench Warfare on soldiers?
Disease, rats, shell shock
How did Germany feel as a result of the Treaty of Versailles and why?
They were angered by the Treaty of Versailles because not only did they lose a lot of land, they also had to pay a lot of reparations which destroyed their economy.
Bonus
BONUS What events led to the United States entering WWI?
A strong love and pride for one’s country, sometimes with a belief that it is better than others.
Nationalism
What are some reasons Germany wanted to imperialize (take over) other nations?
Natural Resources, power, fame, money
The Treaty of Versailles angered Germany which later led to this leader German leader rising to power
Adolf Hitler