Causes of WWI
Key Terms WWI
The Interwar Period
100

These were the main causes of World War I 


Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Imperialism, and the Assassination

100

World War One was this type of war in which all citizens are involved and fighting can happen anywhere.


What is a total war?

100

The rise of this idea in Europe led to antisemitism causing organized killings of Jews called pogroms. 


nationalism

200

These countries were part of the triple alliance and the triple entente.  



  1. Triple Alliance: Austria-Hungary, Germany, Italy

  2. Triple Entente: Russia, France, England 

200

These were large ditches that were dug to protect soldiers from enemy fire (shooting). 



 trenches

200

This person made Turkey into a republic and changed many  policies in Turkey 


Mustafa Kemal or Ataturk.

300

This country was taken over by Empire of Austria-Hungary which led to the assassination of the heir to the Austrian thrown, Archduke Franz Ferdinand. 

 Bosnia 

300

This is the name of the agreement or treaty that ended the War. 



What is the Treaty of Versailles

300

This was one change made by Ataturk in Turkey that affected women


What was the right to vote, or not being required to wear a veil?

400

This group of people organized the assassination of Franz Ferdinand because they support Serbian nationalism.


What was the Black Hand (a Serbian group)

400

In his 14 points speech, US President Woodrow Wilson supported the idea of self-determination, being able to self-govern and he wanted to create this world-wide organization that would protect peace in the future. 


The League of Nations

400

This was one thing that Chinese people protested against during the May 4th Movement. 


Foreign control of China by Japan

500

This German leader promised Austria Hungary that Germany would help support the empire in a time of war.


Who is Kaiser Wilhelm?

500

This was one of the three punishments for Germany at the end of the War


Lost territory and colonies, restriction of military, and payment of reparations.

500

This is an example of one thing a fascist government does to keep their power


control the media or use violence against people