Causes of WWI
What does the acronym M.A.I.N. represent?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism.
What countries made up the Triple Alliance before WWI?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
What was the main strategic objective of the Schlieffen Plan?
To defeat France quickly, then turn east to fight Russia.
What British passenger ship’s sinking helped push the U.S. toward war?
The Lusitania.
What treaty officially ended WWI?
The Treaty of Versailles.
Which region in Europe was considered a “powder keg” due to intense nationalism?
The Balkan Region.
What countries made up the Triple Entente before WWI?
Great Britain, France, and Russia.
What type of warfare dominated the Western Front?
Trench warfare.
What intercepted message urged Mexico to ally with Germany?
The Zimmerman Telegram.
Name one major change to Europe’s political map after WWI.
Austria-Hungary dissolved, new nations formed (Poland, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, etc.), and the Ottoman Empire was broken up.
Which two nations had the strongest naval rivalry due to militarism before WWI?
Great Britain and Germany.
Which alliance did the Central Powers evolve from?
The Triple Alliance.
Name two features of trench warfare.
Stalemate, No Man’s Land, trench foot, poor living conditions, constant artillery fire (any two).
What German naval strategy most angered the U.S.?
Unrestricted submarine warfare.
What emotions characterized post-war Europe?
Disillusionment, frustration, resentment—especially in Germany.