TENSIONS IN EUROPE
A citizen claims their homeland is better than every other nation. Which cause of WWI does this show?
What is Nationalism?
This Austrian archduke was assassinated in Sarajevo, setting off the July Crisis.
Who was Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
The early series of battles called the Battle of the Frontiers took place on which major front?
What is The Western Front?
Soldiers dug long defensive ditches to shield themselves from enemy fire.
What are Trenches?
European governments compete to control overseas lands and their resources. Identify the cause of tension
What is Imperialism?
Austria-Hungary could act more aggressively because Germany promised support even if Russia became involved.
What is The Blank Check?
A German military strategy depended on a quick victory in France before fighting Russia.
What is The Schlieffen Plan?
A soldier must cross exposed ground between enemy positions. What was that space known as?
What is No Man's Land?
A country increases the size of its army and navy to show strength. Name the policy or attitude behind this buildup.
What is Militarism?
German leaders wanted to defeat this western neighbor before concentrating on Russia.
What is France?
At the Battle of the Frontiers, French soldiers moved backward as Germany advanced. What is this military movement called?
What is a retreat?
At the Second Battle of Ypres, armies used this dangerous chemical weapon on a major scale.
What is Poison Gas?
Russia, France, and Great Britain were aligned against which two major European powers?
What are Germany and Austria-Hungary?
German troops crossed a neutral country to reach France.
What is Belgium?
At Tannenberg, Germany won a major victory over the army of which country?
What is Russia?
Both armies remain in place for months because neither can gain ground. What is this situation called?
What is a Stalemate?
A disagreement between two countries draws in their partners, turning it into a continent-wide conflict. What system made that possible?
What is The alliance system?
Britain viewed the invasion of Belgium as a violation of what international condition?
What is Belgian neutrality?
Following the First Battle of the Marne, German forces withdrew toward this river, where early trench warfare developed. Name it.
What is the Aisne River?
A soldier’s feet are injured after remaining cold and soaked for long periods. Name the condition.
What is Trench Foot?