The Russian Revolution
The Soviet Union
What is the new name for Russia?
This man assassinated the ruler of Austria-Hungary, prompting the first world war.
Who is Gavrilo Princip (and the Black Hand)?
This ship was sunk by German U-Boats, persuading the United States to finally enter the war.
What is the Lusitania?
This treaty ended WW1.
What is the Treaty of Versaille? (1919)
These are economies planned by the government. The government typically makes all of the decisions.
What are planned economies?
Vladimir Lenin
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union?
(Benito) Mussolini
Germany delivered this plan during the early years of WW1. It proclaimed that Germany would enter neutral Belgium to defeat France.
What is The Schlieffen Plan?
A political ideology that believes the strength of the country is more important than the well-being of the people.
What is Fascism?
A government and economic system that dictates individuals do not own land. Instead, the community as a whole owns it. Everyone shares their wealth.
The October Revolution
What is the second phase of the Russian Revolution?
This empire was attacked, causing the war to become global.
What is the Ottoman Empire?
France, Great Britain, and Russia were part of this alliance during WW1.
What is the Triple Entente?
This system of political thought says the government must provide certain rights for the well-being of all members.
What is Social Democracy?
The characteristics include: a ruler with unlimited power, extreme violence, and often blames minority groups for problems.
What is Fascism?
The February Revolution
What is the first phase of the Russian Revolution?
These men played a huge role in drafting the Treaty of Versaille and establishing peace: Woodrow Wilson, David Lloyd George, George Clemenceau, Vittorio Emanuele Orlando
Who are the "big four"?
This country betrayed its allies to join the other side.
What is Italy?
A conflict where a nation mobilizes all of its resources to achieve victory.
What is total war?
The belief that a country should have a powerful military to use to achieve its national goals. This belief emphasizes using the military to solve problems rather than using diplomacy.
What is Militarism?
The economic and governmental system that says society owns all means of production.
What is Socialism?
This man was to rule over Austria-Hungary, but was assassinated before that could truly begin.
Who is Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy were part of this alliance during WW1.
What is the Triple Alliance?
What is war of attrition?
This happens among two or more countries when they use non-violent means to establish relationships and find peace.
What is diplomacy?