Causes
This is the "spark" that begins The Great War.
What is the assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
This country is Russia's "little brother".
What is Serbia.
This technological advancement was useful as a defensive weapon due to its weight.
What is the Maxim Machine Gun.
This was the name of the treaty that brought an end to The Great War.
What is the Treaty of Versailles.
The Great War last from this year to this year.
What is 1914 - 1918.
This led to a feeling of overconfidence amongst many European powers, causing tensions to rise.
What is nationalism.
Germany had to fight on this many fronts after the failure of their war plan.
This German military policy would later cause the sinking of the Lusitania.
What is unrestricted submarine warfare.
The Big Four met to draw up the peace terms at the end of the war. They included the US, France, Great Britain, and this country.
What is Italy.
Germany was forced to admit this after their defeat and signing of the treaty.
What is guilt / sole responsibility.
This is the building up or glorification of the military.
What is militarism.
This was used to convince those at home to join the war effort and support their country.
What is propaganda.
Trench warfare caused years of this on the Western Front. (not casualties)
What is deadlock / stalemate.
This was the main goal of the League of Nations.
What is to keep the peace. (prevent future wars)
Germany gave this to Austria-Hungary in a show of support for their war effort.
What is a blank check.
This was given to Serbia following the assassination of Franz Ferdinand. Its rejection causes the war to begin immediately.
What is the (impossible) ultimatum.
This was the German battle plan developed years before The Great War in order to fend off enemies on both sides of Germany.
What is the Schlieffen Plan.
This was developed as a secret weapon by the Allies to support breaking the line with Germany.
What is the TANK.
This term refers to what Germany was required to pay following their defeat in The Great War.
What are reparations.
The international community did this to help the Armenians within Turkey (Ottoman Empire).
What is NOTHING.
This policy led to a bitter rivalry between most European powers.
What is imperialism.
The Battle at this French river halted the German battle plan and led to years of trench warfare on the Western Front.
What is the Marne. (First Battle of the Marne)
Chlorine, phosgene, and mustard.
What is poison gas.
This was the name of Woodrow Wilson's plan for peace following The Great War.
What is Wilson's Fourteen Points.
This region is known as the "powder keg" of Europe.
What is the Balkans.