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This leader of the Reign of Terror was ultimately beheaded himself.
Who is Maximilian Robespierre?
He was known as the "Iron Chancellor."
Who is Otto von Bismarck?
These were the causes of WWI.
What is M.A.I.N.? (say all of them)
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism & Nationalism
A policy or ideology of extending a country's rule over foreign nations, often by military force or by gaining political and economic control of other areas
What is Imperialism?
What is the British East India Company?
This radical group wanted to create a republic in France.
Who are the Jacobin's?
Bismarck was most concerned about being attack by these two border countries.
What are France and Russia?
A type of land warfare using occupied fighting lines largely comprising of long tunnels, in which troops are well-protected from the enemy's small arms fire and are substantially sheltered from artillery
The developments in technology, medicine, communication and weapons that allows a country to conquer other countries and expand their empire.
What are the Tools of Empire?
The discover of this natural resource helped lead country embark on the Industrial Revolution.
What is coal and Britain/England?
By 1750, nations from this continent had expanded to nearly every other part of the world.
What is Europe?
During the same time period as German unification, this other European country, fueled by intense nationalism, was also becoming unified.
What is Italy?
This document ended World War I.
What is the Treaty of Versailles?
When the entirety of a society becomes involved in the war effort.
What is total war?
This article in the Treaty of Versailles forced Germany to take responsibility for WWI.
What is the War Guilt Clause?
This "meeting" would decide the fate of most of the countries of Africa even though no African countries had a voice at the meeting.
These were fought and lead to the unification of Germany.
What are the German Wars for Unification?
This event is what many historians believe ultimately started the war.
What is the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand?
The belief that a collection of people should have their own government and pride in one's country.
What is nationalism?
The imperialist foreign policy adopted by the German Empire during the reign of Emperor Wilhelm II. The aim was to transform Germany into a global power
What is Weltpolitik?
During this era of history, factories owners were more than willing to use children to work in their factories regardless of the danger to them.
What is the Industrial Revolution?
What is "Dropping the Pilot?"
This leader of Russian attempted to stop escalation of tensions by reaching out to his cousin who happened to be the leader of Germany.
Who is Tsar Nicholas II?
Information that is used primarily to influence an audience and further an agenda, which may not be objective and may be presenting facts selectively to encourage a particular response.
What is propaganda?
The theory that some individuals, groups, and peoples are better suited to lead and dominate while others are better suited for servitude.
What is Social Darwinism?